Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What the Proposed 2027 Changes Mean for Probate, Executors and Families

by The Legal Practice | Mar 17, 2026 | Family Law

The UK Government has announced proposed reforms to the way unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits are treated for inheritance tax (IHT). If implemented as planned, the changes are expected to apply to deaths occurring on or after 6 April 2027. For...

Retailer Refused a Refund? Consumer Wins Court Claim Over Luxury Return

by The Legal Practice | Mar 16, 2026 | Consumer Law

A recent County Court decision has highlighted the importance of understanding consumer rights when retailers refuse refunds for returned goods. In the case, a consumer purchased a high-value luxury bracelet online from a well-known department store. After receiving...

Does Bad Behaviour Affect a Divorce Financial Settlement in the UK?

by The Legal Practice | Mar 14, 2026 | Family Law

Key Takeaways Behaviour during a marriage will usually not affect a divorce financial settlement. Courts will only consider conduct where it would be “inequitable to disregard it.” This is a high legal threshold, meaning only serious misconduct is relevant. Conduct...

Settlement Agreements: When Employees Must Pay Their Solicitor Directly

by The Legal Practice | Mar 13, 2026 | Settlement Agreements

Settlement agreements are commonly used in employment law to resolve disputes and bring employment relationships to an agreed conclusion. These agreements allow employers and employees to settle potential legal claims and avoid the time, cost and uncertainty of...

Changing Working Hours and Working Patterns: What UK Employment Law Says

by The Legal Practice | Mar 12, 2026 | Employment law

Recent reports of planned industrial action by London Underground drivers have drawn attention to an issue that is increasingly arising in workplaces across the UK: changes to working patterns and working hours. The dispute reportedly relates to proposals to introduce...