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We examine the changes that will take place. 7 August 2024 2 min read Stay Relevant – Make a Will: Lessons on Estate Planning Wills Blog Sam Thompson’s attempts to write a will in hospital highlights why getting professional legal advice is important. 6 August 2024 5 min read How legal advice and coaching benefits divorcing couples Divorce & Separation Blog Family Solicitors Mel Loxley and Lisa Collins, and Heartbreak and Trauma Recovery Coach Gemma Hall, discuss their roles. 6 August 2024 3 min read Employees returning to the office: The legal considerations Blog The debate over returning to the office is intensifying, with a 50% rise in tribunal cases as employers push back on remote work. 5 August 2024 4 min read Birkett Long expands Court of Protection and Inheritance Team Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has announced the expansion of its Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes (COPID) team. 5 August 2024 2 min read Agricultural Property Relief on Hay Growing Rural Blog Understanding the complexities of tax treatment for hay production is crucial for agricultural businesses. 2 August 2024 3 min read Matthew Perry’s Discretionary Trust Will Wills Blog Discover the details behind Matthew Perry's Discretionary Trust Will. 2 August 2024 3 min read The Impact of Government Changes on Capital Gains Tax Blog We look at how CGT affects profits from selling property (excluding primary residences), investments, and other assets. 25 July 2024 4 min read What Labour's Election Win Means for Health and Social Care Health & Social Care Blog After the UK general election, what changes can we expect in health and social care? Tim Field considers the potential future shifts in these sectors. 25 July 2024 5 min read Energy and Environment – Action or just more “hot air”? Environment & Energy Blog The Labour manifesto promises major changes in energy and environmental policies. David Rayner’s article explores the options. 25 July 2024 3 min read The New Government's Impact on Special Educational Needs Law Education Blog Will Labour’s victory in the general election affect the law regarding children with special educational needs, and if so, how? 25 July 2024 3 min read Birkett Long enhances online presence with revamped website Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has launched its redesigned website, aiming to deliver an enhanced user experience and bolster online engagement. 22 July 2024 2 min read Labour's Vision for Housing Reform Property Blog Labour's housing plan aims to tackle the UK’s crisis through construction and reforms to boost supply and improve affordability. 17 July 2024 3 min read Selecting from a pool of one in redundancy situations Employers Blog We discuss the legal requirements, consultation processes, and fair selection criteria. 15 July 2024 3 min read Load More
Taking Carrier Bags Without Paying: Why You Can Get the Sack BLHR Blog Discover why an Employment Tribunal upheld the dismissal of a long-serving employee over unpaid bags for life despite their low value. 19 August 2024 4 min read
VAT on independent school fees Education Blog From January 2025, private school fees will be subject to 20% VAT. 15 August 2024 3 min read
Death certification reforms Blog New death certification legislation will take effect on 9 September 2024. We examine the changes that will take place. 7 August 2024 2 min read
Stay Relevant – Make a Will: Lessons on Estate Planning Wills Blog Sam Thompson’s attempts to write a will in hospital highlights why getting professional legal advice is important. 6 August 2024 5 min read
How legal advice and coaching benefits divorcing couples Divorce & Separation Blog Family Solicitors Mel Loxley and Lisa Collins, and Heartbreak and Trauma Recovery Coach Gemma Hall, discuss their roles. 6 August 2024 3 min read
Employees returning to the office: The legal considerations Blog The debate over returning to the office is intensifying, with a 50% rise in tribunal cases as employers push back on remote work. 5 August 2024 4 min read
Birkett Long expands Court of Protection and Inheritance Team Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has announced the expansion of its Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes (COPID) team. 5 August 2024 2 min read
Agricultural Property Relief on Hay Growing Rural Blog Understanding the complexities of tax treatment for hay production is crucial for agricultural businesses. 2 August 2024 3 min read
Matthew Perry’s Discretionary Trust Will Wills Blog Discover the details behind Matthew Perry's Discretionary Trust Will. 2 August 2024 3 min read
The Impact of Government Changes on Capital Gains Tax Blog We look at how CGT affects profits from selling property (excluding primary residences), investments, and other assets. 25 July 2024 4 min read
What Labour's Election Win Means for Health and Social Care Health & Social Care Blog After the UK general election, what changes can we expect in health and social care? Tim Field considers the potential future shifts in these sectors. 25 July 2024 5 min read
Energy and Environment – Action or just more “hot air”? Environment & Energy Blog The Labour manifesto promises major changes in energy and environmental policies. David Rayner’s article explores the options. 25 July 2024 3 min read
The New Government's Impact on Special Educational Needs Law Education Blog Will Labour’s victory in the general election affect the law regarding children with special educational needs, and if so, how? 25 July 2024 3 min read
Birkett Long enhances online presence with revamped website Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has launched its redesigned website, aiming to deliver an enhanced user experience and bolster online engagement. 22 July 2024 2 min read
Labour's Vision for Housing Reform Property Blog Labour's housing plan aims to tackle the UK’s crisis through construction and reforms to boost supply and improve affordability. 17 July 2024 3 min read
Selecting from a pool of one in redundancy situations Employers Blog We discuss the legal requirements, consultation processes, and fair selection criteria. 15 July 2024 3 min read