The Government has announced a £20,000 increase in the statutory legacy figure – the amount of an estate that will automatically be passed to a surviving spouse or civil partner where there is no valid Will in place and where the deceased had children. The change will apply from 6 February 2020.
“Bumper year” for M&A activity in pub sector
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the pub and licenced premises sector reached an all-time high in 2019, new research has revealed.
Eight in 10 brands experience trade mark infringement, study reveals
More than eight in 10 brands experienced trade mark infringement in the past year, a major study has revealed
What does the Mayday bank holiday change mean for employers?
In June 2019 it was announced that the Mayday bank holiday will take place on Friday 8 May 2020, rather than Monday 4 May, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. But what does this mean from an employment law perspective?
Our top tips for first-time property sales
The process of purchasing your first home can seem daunting, with many saying that it is one of the most stressful things in life. The same can be said of selling your first home, with the process having the added stress of looking to purchase another property at the same time.