In the last few days and weeks, there have been a number of clarifications and updates from the Government about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furlough leave, which we have summarised below: Redundancy and notice pay Employees who are or who...
The chancellor has announced a temporary holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on the first £500,000.00 of any purchase of a main residence in England and Northern Ireland. It should be noted that Wales and Scotland have differing property taxation...
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown starting to ease across the UK, most across the country are still spending many hours at home with their families. Whilst lockdown causes some difficulties, it’s also a good opportunity for farming families to sit down...
Are the Courts open during lockdown? The Courts are still operating however, they are not open to the public. This means that you do not need to attend court unless you have been instructed to do so by the Court. Can I still file documents? You can...
We are delighted to be featured in this issue of Pears Magazine; the magazine of Worcestershire Law Society. Read articles from Helen Gough , Sam Pedley and Clare Regan as well as a Lockdown Q&A from Alex Phillips and news of Clare Lang...
Expert Wills Solicitor, Thomas Evans TEP , answers the top ten most popular questions he is asked about making a Will for Business Owners. What happens to my business interests if I don’t make a Will? Not making a will could spell disaster for...
With a lot of us spending more time in our homes and gardens, more and more of us are taking the time to embark on outdoor DIY projects and renovations, or simply enjoy our outside space. Unfortunately, this can lead to any underlying disagreements with our...
This week Conservative Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s unveiled his summer budget – probably one of the most eagerly awaited economic speeches for decades. I don’t say that lightly as quite simply, Mr Sunak’s budget speech was so important...
Many people have the idea that if you have a Will, your estate won't need a Grant of Probate or if you do have a Will, your estate is required to apply for Grant of Probate. Neither of these myths is true. So what is Grant of Probate? It is a document...
In response to the challenges faced by companies to maintain their filing requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new regulations have been published to extend various filing deadlines. On 26 June 2020, the Companies etc. (Filing Requirements)...
A leading agricultural solicitor has urged farmers to grasp every opportunity they can to diversify following the Covid-19 outbreak. Helen Gough, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, says that the rural sector will inevitably get back to normal in the...
A Midlands law firm has appointed a new head of its Corporate department following a period of sustained growth. mfg Solicitors, which has offices in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham has appointed partner and corporate law specialist Clare Lang as...
A local charity who are helping isolated and vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic has received a funding boost from a Ludlow law firm. A £1,000 donation from Corve Street-based mfg Solicitors is helping Hands Together Ludlow to continue...