New data suggests that mortgage approvals for homebuyers with small deposits rose significantly towards the end of last year, as first-time buyers moved to secure their place on the property ladder following an historic Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) cut.
Complex IHT rules deterring Britons from gifting, study finds
Almost half (44 per cent) of UK parents would gift more money to their children if the rules governing Inheritance Tax (IHT) were less confusing, a new study has revealed.
New laws to protect company directors from identity fraud
The Government has announced new protections against identity fraud for company directors.
Protecting intangibles
As the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has recently pointed out, innovation, such as the development of a new method, product or invention, is crucial to the ongoing success of any business.
Case will impact on employment law
A Supreme Court hearing later today (20 February) will have “significant ramifications” on employment law for a number of industries, including the media, the health service and the construction industry.