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Hydrolysis in Scotland: A New Sustainable Option for Funeral Planning

Scotland introduces hydrolysis cremation from 2 March 2026, offering a sustainable new choice for those planning their future funeral wishes.

Why You Need a Co-Purchase Agreement When Buying a Property in 2026

Buying property together in 2026? A Co‑Purchase Agreement sets expectations, safeguards contributions and reduces future uncertainty.

Employment Rights Act 2025: What Employees Need to Know

The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings major reforms from 2026–27. Here we summarise what employees need to know as changes begin to take effect.

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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?

By Fiona Cameron

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

By John McArthur

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

By Fiona Cameron

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

By Fiona Cameron

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…

By Fiona Cameron

There is now another addition to the saga of cases deliberating on worker status.

02 November 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

Compulsory vaccinations and discrimination

By Fiona Cameron

The conversation around compulsory vaccination has shown no signs of stopping.

29 October 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

The journey to net zero

By Simon Williams

Achieving net zero through onsite generation and storage of electricity, using solar panels, energy storage and vehicle charging.

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