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A Better Approach to Family Law: Reducing Conflict and Supporting Families Through Separation
Separation is rarely easy. Whether it comes after years of difficulty or as an unexpected change in circumstances, it often brings with it emotional strain, uncertainty, and a number of important decisions—particularly where children are involved. Family law exists to...
Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What the Proposed 2027 Changes Mean for Probate, Executors and Families
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
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?
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
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
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...
Scammed by a Seller on Social Media? Your Legal Options
Buying Through Social Media Buying goods through social media platforms and online marketplaces has become increasingly common. However, this convenience has also led to a rise in purchase scams, where individuals are persuaded to pay for goods or services that are...
Gender-Neutral Language in Job Adverts: What Employers Need to Know
New government guidance is calling on UK employers to reconsider the language used in job advertisements — raising important questions about equality law, recruitment practice, and what businesses are actually required to do. The Office for Equality and Opportunity...
Inheritance Tax: The £2 Million Estate Threshold and Pension Changes Explained
Inheritance Tax: Why More Families Will Be Affected Rising property values and proposed pension changes mean increasing numbers of families may face inheritance tax (IHT) in the coming years. Estates that would once have fallen below tax thresholds are now exceeding...