Understanding the Impact of the Reduced Qualifying Period for Unfair Dismissal
A shorter qualifying period means higher risk for employers. Discover the key changes and the practical steps HR teams should take now.
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Understanding Lifetime Gifting: A Practical Guide for Families Thinking About Their Estate Plans
Discover how lifetime gifting can reduce Inheritance Tax, support loved ones and strengthen your long‑term estate plans.
New Passport Rules Introduced in February 2026: What They Mean for Families and Child Travel
Find out what the February 2026 passport changes mean for families, dual‑nationality children and international contact arrangements.
Protecting the Family Farm: What the Incoming Allowance Means for Agricultural Property Relief
With a new £2.5 million cap on Agricultural Property Relief coming in 2026, farm owners could face fresh inheritance tax challenges. This article explains what’s changing, which assets qualify, and how early planning can help safeguard the family farm.
The End of Upward Only Rent Reviews? Legal Insights SMEs Need for 2026 Lease Negotiations
Shifting market conditions, and a potential change to rent review rules mean SMEs may have more power in 2026 lease negotiations than expected. Discover what this could mean for your next commercial lease.
Tanzanian Worker Awarded Compensation After Swahili Ban Ruled Discriminatory
When a Tanzanian employee was told not to speak Swahili at work, his employer faced serious consequences. This tribunal case highlights key lessons for employers on discrimination and workplace culture.
Judge Halts Father’s Supervised Contact With Children Amid Welfare Concerns
A family court has ruled that a father should not currently have supervised contact with his two children, finding that restarting face‑to‑face contact would pose too great a risk of emotional harm.
Inheritance Tax Reforms Could Put Families at Financial Risk, Warns the Law Society
Upcoming IHT reforms could create serious challenges for those handling a loved one’s estate. Learn why experts are urging caution as the Finance Bill progresses.
Managing Shareholder Disputes Before They Start: Modernising Shareholder Agreements in 2026
Modern shareholder agreements are becoming essential as governance standards tighten in 2026. Discover the key updates SMEs should make now to prevent disputes before they start.
Coercive Control in Divorce: Court Cuts Wife’s Settlement by 40%
This case explores how the courts approach financial settlements when coercive or controlling behaviour has played a role in the relationship.