New HMO laws could cost landlords £95 million
October 2018
New laws came into effect on 1 October 2018, which dramatically widened the scope of properties deemed to be “Houses in Multiple Occupation” (HMO).
Will you accept our ‘summons’ to attend our latest mock disciplinary hearing?
October 2018
The employment team at Palmers will once again be summoning local businesses to the courtroom for a mock employment disciplinary meeting this autumn.
NMW review reveals £15.6 million underpayment
October 2018
Minimum wage breaches by employers, including breaches of the National Living Wage, have cost workers from across the UK a combined total of £15.6 million in lost wages.
What happens if my customers are not paying me?
October 2018
The UK is suffering from a so-called ‘late payments crisis’, with recent research suggesting that, on average, only 52 per cent of invoices issued by small businesses and freelancers are paid on time.
Nominate your governors and trustees for an award
October 2018
Schools are being encouraged to nominate their hard-working governors, trustees and clerks for the National Governance Association’s prestigious Outstanding Governance Awards 2019.
Unregistered school prosecuted in landmark case
October 2018
A landmark prosecution has resulted in sanctions being handed down against an unregistered school.
Trust with £1million deficit allowed to bid for new schools
October 2018
An academy trust was allowed to continue its expansion – planning the takeover of two existing schools and receiving initial DfE approval to open two new free schools – despite having significant financial problems.
Intestacy rules in the spotlight again as Aretha Franklin dies without leaving a Will
October 2018
The law of intestacy, which governs the distribution of an estate where a person has died without a Will are once again in the spotlight, after it was revealed that US soul singer, Aretha Franklin died without making a Will.
Workers miss out on £15.6 million in pay due to minimum wage breaches
October 2018
Minimum wage breaches, including breaches of the National Living Wage, have costs workers from across the UK a combined total of £15.6 million in lost wages.
The Bank of Mum and Dad set to lend more than £5 billion in 2018
October 2018
A new study into the ever-growing phenomenon of The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD), has revealed that it continues to be a significant revenue stream for the UK housing market.
