The UK is about to see a significant change to the rules surrounding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the disposal of residential property. Read more
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COVID-19 – The importance of updating your Will
The current coronavirus outbreak is an obvious concern for many, and the unfortunate reality of the situation is that some of those people who will die as a result of the virus will not have made a Will. Read more
Government to pass legislation to protect commercial tenants from eviction
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of the coronavirus will be awarded extra protection from eviction, it has been revealed. Read more
COVID-19: Government considers introducing statutory pay for self-employed
The Government is considering the introduction of Statutory Self-Employment Pay, following the measures introduced in the coronavirus job retention scheme. Read more
Eligibility restrictions for small businesses – Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme
The Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) supports small businesses by providing finance to smaller businesses that cannot obtain finance from their lender because of insufficient security. The British Business Bank has now announced that a number of eligibility restrictions are in place because of the European Union’s (EU) state aid rules. Read more
Woman found guilty of abusing LPA after stealing cash from vulnerable father
A woman found guilty of abusing her father’s Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been given a suspended jail sentence, fined, and ordered to undertake unpaid community work. Read more