An ‘overweight’ police officer embroiled in a long-running dispute with Surrey Police has lost her case after an Employment Tribunal found that she had not been discriminated against or forced out of work.
Grandparents gifting lump sums to grandchildren urged to be wary of IHT
New research suggests that one in ten British grandparents have ‘gifted’ a lump sum to their grandchildren, but that many could be overlooking the Inheritance Tax (IHT) implications of such gifts.
Stamp Duty scheme delaying homemovers by up to 40 days, figures show
Stamp Duty rules are so complicated it can take up to 40 days to contact HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for official advice – amid news that the Treasury is considering cutting property tax for first-time buyers and energy efficient homemovers.
IPO seeks views on improving collaboration in intellectual property
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has opened a new consultation into the future of intellectual property (IP) in the UK, which is seeking views on new ways that Britain’s innovators can work together to get the most out of their IP.
Female teachers facing discrimination at work
Alarming new research has found that almost half (48 per cent) of female teachers in the UK have experienced some form of discrimination at work.