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Landlords must comply with the latest energy efficiency standards

Landlords of residential property could face high fines if they do not meet the latest energy efficiency standards.

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Financial support measures for businesses

Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 outbreak has struck a heavy blow against businesses of all sizes across the UK.

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How to pass £1m to your children IHT free

From April 2020, changes to the Residence Nil Rate Band could allow parents to pass up to £1,000,000 inheritance tax-free to their children.

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Countdown to contract changes for employers

For a change, something in employment law unrelated to the Coronavirus pandemic!

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COVID-19: IR35 delayed to 6 April 2021

Owing to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government have opted to delay the controversial IR35 tax reforms, which were due to come into force on 6 April 2020, by one year.

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COVID-19 sick pay and support for businesses and employees

We are living in unprecedented times and following on from Boris Johnson’s announcement on 23 March 2020, the UK is ultimately on lockdown. Karen Cole looks at the options for employees and employers alike.

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Are your business’s legal documents up to date?

New Year is an opportune moment for businesses to ensure their legal affairs are in order. One of the critical aspects of this process is the review and update of legal documents.

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Six Common Inheritance Tax Myths

Busting the misconceptions.

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Charities, gifts and inheritance tax

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. To date, this is still very much true. We get taxed on our earnings and gains during our lifetime, and upon death, tax may apply to the wealth we’ve built up during our lifetime in the form of inheritance tax.

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Work-Life Balance: How you can support your employees

Karen Cole explores employees' legal rights, the duty of care employers have, and strategies to promote work-life balance.

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Director responsibilities on resignation – do you know yours?

When Rishi Sunak removed Suella Braverman from her cabinet post, she took a defiant stance, with an open letter criticising the PM for reneging on promises and calling for a leadership election.

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Can you obtain an Emergency Power of Attorney?

In reality, the answer is no. Instead, you need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a Deputy, or the Court of Protection may appoint a Panel Deputy if no one is suitable or available to take on the role. Private client solicitor Herman Cheung looks at the complexities of not having a lasting power of attorney in place.

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