Official figures show that house prices in England have risen considerably faster than in the rest of the United Kingdom in the past year.
Views sought on new Inheritance Tax Proposals
Earlier this year during the Summer Budget the Government announced it would phase in a new residence nil-rate band (RNRB) from 6 April 2017 when a residence is passed upon death to a direct descendant.
Fines double for not paying correct statutory wages
A new package of measures has been announced by the Business Secretary to ensure employees receive the pay to which they are entitled.
Businesses could face additional costs from EU work ruling
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said that time spent travelling to and from first and last appointments by workers who do not have a fixed work office, should be regarded as … Continue reading
‘Barriers to justice’ for UK firms
According to business groups, new business rates legislation (proposed in the Government’s Enterprise Bill) will increase the administrative burden on small firms and act as a “barrier to justice” for businesses seeking to appeal.