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Tim Field and Ben Parmenter share strategies to protect your assets, reduce tax, and secure your family’s future. 28 November 2024 4 min read Drinking (and driving?) over the festive period Driving Offences Blog As Christmas parties ramp up, drink-driving campaigns follow. Learn about UK limits, penalties, and how spiked drinks affect legal outcomes. 27 November 2024 6 min read A guide to tax exempt gifts at Christmas Financial Planning Blog Christmas is a time for giving but be aware of tax implications. Learn about Inheritance Tax and gifting allowances in our article. 27 November 2024 3 min read Managing Staff Holidays Over Christmas: A Guide for Employers Employment Blog Managing staff holidays over Christmas? Our article offers tips to balance business needs and employee satisfaction. 27 November 2024 4 min read Housing Needs and Divorce: Key Options and Considerations Divorce & Separation Blog When couples divorce, the family home often becomes a primary focus of concern. This article explores the available options. 24 November 2024 7 min read Birkett Long Ranked Top 5 Law Firm to Work For in the UK Birkett Long News News Best Companies has again acknowledged Birkett Long for its exceptional workplace culture. 15 November 2024 2 min read The Autumn Budget’s Impact on Inheritance Disputes Dispute Resolution Blog We analyse how changes in inheritance disputes could affect court cases and the way disputes are handled. 1 November 2024 3 min read Tax burden on Agricultural Estate Planning Rural News Our article examines how the Autumn Budget could significantly affect the estate planning of farming families. 31 October 2024 2 min read Opportunities for Small Business & Energy Efficient Grants Business News By embracing sustainable practices and staying informed about available resources, small businesses can navigate this landscape effectively. 31 October 2024 4 min read Business Rates and How the Reform Could Impact You Commercial Property News We examine the potential impact of upcoming business rates reform on businesses across England and Wales. 31 October 2024 3 min read A Closer Look at Tax Adjustments in the Autumn Budget Tax News The Budget keeps IHT allowances steady but adds inherited pensions to estates - discover what these changes mean for planning. 31 October 2024 3 min read Beware of Hidden Property Perils Commercial Property Blog Thinking of selling part of your land? 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Companies House introduces new non-compliance penalties Business Blog Learn how UK companies face new penalties for missed filings and inaccurate info under the Economic Crime Act 2023. 9 December 2024 3 min read
Employment Rights Bill and White Paper: Key Updates Employment Blog Reforms focus on improving economic participation, with emphasis on health conditions, disabilities, and job security. 3 December 2024 6 min read
Birkett Long announces latest promotions - December 2024 Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce the promotion of several valued team members across a variety of departments. 1 December 2024 2 min read
Birkett Long strengthens Intellectual Property team Birkett Long News News Birkett Long’s Intellectual Property department continues to grow from strength to strength. 29 November 2024 2 min read
Navigating IHT changes for business owners Inheritance Tax Blog IHT changes are coming. Tim Field and Ben Parmenter share strategies to protect your assets, reduce tax, and secure your family’s future. 28 November 2024 4 min read
Drinking (and driving?) over the festive period Driving Offences Blog As Christmas parties ramp up, drink-driving campaigns follow. Learn about UK limits, penalties, and how spiked drinks affect legal outcomes. 27 November 2024 6 min read
A guide to tax exempt gifts at Christmas Financial Planning Blog Christmas is a time for giving but be aware of tax implications. Learn about Inheritance Tax and gifting allowances in our article. 27 November 2024 3 min read
Managing Staff Holidays Over Christmas: A Guide for Employers Employment Blog Managing staff holidays over Christmas? Our article offers tips to balance business needs and employee satisfaction. 27 November 2024 4 min read
Housing Needs and Divorce: Key Options and Considerations Divorce & Separation Blog When couples divorce, the family home often becomes a primary focus of concern. This article explores the available options. 24 November 2024 7 min read
Birkett Long Ranked Top 5 Law Firm to Work For in the UK Birkett Long News News Best Companies has again acknowledged Birkett Long for its exceptional workplace culture. 15 November 2024 2 min read
The Autumn Budget’s Impact on Inheritance Disputes Dispute Resolution Blog We analyse how changes in inheritance disputes could affect court cases and the way disputes are handled. 1 November 2024 3 min read
Tax burden on Agricultural Estate Planning Rural News Our article examines how the Autumn Budget could significantly affect the estate planning of farming families. 31 October 2024 2 min read
Opportunities for Small Business & Energy Efficient Grants Business News By embracing sustainable practices and staying informed about available resources, small businesses can navigate this landscape effectively. 31 October 2024 4 min read
Business Rates and How the Reform Could Impact You Commercial Property News We examine the potential impact of upcoming business rates reform on businesses across England and Wales. 31 October 2024 3 min read
A Closer Look at Tax Adjustments in the Autumn Budget Tax News The Budget keeps IHT allowances steady but adds inherited pensions to estates - discover what these changes mean for planning. 31 October 2024 3 min read
Beware of Hidden Property Perils Commercial Property Blog Thinking of selling part of your land? Don’t let surprises haunt you! Read our Halloween article to avoid property law nightmares! 23 October 2024 4 min read