The cost of care in later life and its funding is a cause of concern for over half of the UK’s retirees. That is according to new research by retirement specialists, Age Partnership. The whitepaper, entitled Is the UK Retirement Ready? , revealed...
In the latest round of a long-running legal wrangle described by the press as “Britain’s biggest-ever divorce battle,” a Russian oligarch has been ordered to hand over a £350 million superyacht to his wife by the High Court. ...
The number of zero-hours contracts rose significantly in 2017, despite the drive to level the playing field between workers and employers. The Office for National Statistics (ONS), which published the figures, revealed that the number of contracts...
New data published by the National Grid in recent days reveals that the UK set a new record for coal-free power generation last week, having powered Britain for more than two days straight without relying on the prominent fossil fuel. According to the...
Midlands legal firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its corporate and commercial offering with the appointment of a new partner. Widely respected business specialist Clare Lang, who has 16 years of experience advising and supporting businesses, has joined...
A Court of Appeal Judge has ruled that a divorcee who attempted to secure a so-called “meal ticket for life” from her ex-husband will have her maintenance payments stopped after just three years. Ms Kim Waggott was married to her...
A team of specialist lawyers at a Midlands legal firm have raised £3,965 for a local hospice as part of a will-writing scheme. Throughout February, private client experts at mfg Solicitors offered their services for free in support of St Richards...
Employers who pay employees in share options should take note of important new changes which came into effect this month. In a recent announcement, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed that EU State Aid approval for the Enterprise Management Incentives...
A new report published by prominent industry group Energy UK has called on the Government to undertake a full review of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) before the end of the year. In its Kick-starting the decarbonisation of heat report, Energy UK has...
Mr Carreras worked at United First Partners Research (the Company) as an Analyst. He worked extremely long hours, typically 12-15 hours a day. In July 2012, he had a cycling accident which severely affected him physically and emotionally. As a result, Mr...
Miss Thompson worked for Really Easy Car Credit Limited (the Company) for a short period of time until the Company terminated her employment during her probationary period. The Company decided to terminate Miss Thompson’s employment on 3 rd August...
Family law groups such as Resolution continue to stress that there is no such thing as ‘common law marriage’ in England and Wales and that ill-prepared cohabiting couples have very limited legal rights in the event of an unplanned break-up or...
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has updated its guidance on agency workers. Employers need to be aware of the changes and update their policies if any or all of the changes apply to them. What’s new? The new rules look to...
A new report published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in recent days has revealed a substantial uplift in renewable energy generation across the UK. According to the latest Energy Trends report, overall renewable...
Defending an Employment Tribunal claim is not cheap, especially if neither party has the benefit of legal expenses insurance, otherwise legal fees could potentially run into thousands of pounds. Costs are rarely awarded in the Employment Tribunal and...
A soldier assaulted by a member of his regiment in a bar and left brain damaged, is to be discharged from service, a judge has ruled. Mr Justice Baker, presiding over a specialist Court of Protection , made the decision after hearing representations from...
April is the time of year when several changes come into force affecting employers such as the National Minimum/Living Wage, statutory payments and compensation limits in the Employment Tribunals . There are also new rules about the taxation of termination...
Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division of the High Court, has voiced concerns that action is urgently needed on a number of proposed reforms to family law in England in Wales. Addressing the Law School at the University of Edinburgh in recent...
A flood of employment tribunal claims following the abolishment of “unlawful” fees means businesses across the West Midlands must ensure contracts of employment and their procedures are updated and watertight. The warning has been issued by...
More than 2.5 million workers returning to work today from a long bank holiday weekend will find that they’ve received an above-inflation pay rise. On Sunday 1 April, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increased from £7.50 to £7.83 - a rise...