‘We may not even know the full extent of the CGT increase on vulnerable people stuck in controlling marriages’ says family lawyer after Rachel Reeves announces rate increase in autumn budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled Labour’s first budget since being elected to government – with a focus on slashing national debt, boosting the UK economy and protections for working Brits. Labour’s autumn budget saw the Finance Minister announce an increase in capital gains tax to 18 per cent and 24 per cent for different earners, which […]
As Rachel Reeves announces 1.2 per cent hike on employers National Insurance voices in the legal sector raise concerns ‘wages will be lowered and roles less available’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled Labour’s first budget since being elected to government; with a focus on slashing national debt, boosting the UK economy and protections for working Brits – including a hike of 1.2 per cent on National Insurance for employers. Labour have said that with the threshold lowered to £5,000 for NI and changes […]
New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Employees can expect their employers to take reasonable steps to protect them from sexual harassment as a new duty comes into force. Employers now have a duty to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it. If sexual harassment has taken place, an employer should take action to stop it […]
Out of court settlements and private FDRs
Vanda James and Tom Quinn, both partners at Birketts LLP, join the latest Today’s Family Lawyer to discuss the current sentiment around alternative and out of court dispute resolution. Amongst the points up for discussion are Does out of court dispute resolution force people down a route that may ultimately end up in a more […]
