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02 December 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
Carbon sequestration under the Woodland Carbon Code: Some important considerations
With the surge in interest and corresponding hike in the value of tree planting, we discuss some important considerations when looking at land opportunities.
01 December 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
Trust Registration Update
The Trust Registration Service (“TRS”) was created by HM Revenue Customs in 2017 to create a register of trusts in the UK.
23 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Care Funding
The House of Commons has voted to approve the UK government amendment to the Health & Social Care Bill which places a cap of £86,000 on an individual's lifetime
22 November 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins
With a growing emphasis on work life balance, what does that mean for flexible working practices?
An increase in remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought flexible working practices to the forefront of discussion.
19 November 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins
There Will Be Mud
By Cheryl Hogg
With wet weather and the darker days leading to less visibility, farmers are reminded of their potential liability for leaving mud on public roads.
19 November 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
A spotlight on partnership property and Inheritance Tax
A spotlight on partnership property and Inheritance Tax.
17 November 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
Gillespie Macandrew donates £38,000 to its partner charities
Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and Alzheimer Scotland are to share a donation of £38,000 from law firm Gillespie Macandrew.
10 November 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
Charity Data Breaches
Charities are reminded of the importance of keeping personal data secure after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) imposed fines on two UK charities.
09 November 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins
When is it the right time to wind up a charity?
Charities whose original aim has been satisfied or perhaps no longer able to provide the service - is now the right time to consider winding up your charity.
02 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Tips and gratuities
The UK government announces that it will introduce legislation governing the handling of tips and other discretionary payments made to workers.
02 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Upcoming Supreme Court Hearing: Harpur Trust v Brazel
This case concerns the procedure for calculating holiday pay for workers in permanent employment who do not carry out work for the whole year.
02 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
The Uber saga continues…
There is now another addition to the saga of cases deliberating on worker status.
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