Business exit planning matters
February 16, 2026
For many business owners, the focus is firmly on growth, profitability and day to day operations. Exit planning is often...
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Intimidating claimants with costs orders may be at an end.
February 16, 2026
A claimant made allegations of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and detriment resulting from whistleblowing. While his...
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31 January deadline met by more than 11.48 million people
February 12, 2026
HMRC has confirmed that more than 11.48 million people submitted their 2024-25 self-assessment tax returns by the 31...
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Why the minimum wage matters, even amid modern slavery
February 9, 2026
The High Court rendered a significant judgement (one which explores the intersection of tort law and statutory...
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Deadlines, mental health, and the “brain fog” defence
February 2, 2026
A recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) serves as a vital wake-up call for anyone balancing a legal...
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Why threatening claimants with costs may be a dying stratagem
January 26, 2026
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal judgement, ruling that a claimant's...
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The state of passage of the National Insurance Contributions Bill
January 19, 2026
The National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill, or NICS Bill, which underwent its second...
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LGBT? Employer overreaction severs third-party liability
January 12, 2026
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has delivered a definitive ruling clarifying the limits of third-party liability under the...
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Payments into employee benefit trusts are taxable as income
January 7, 2026
A First-tier Tribunal (FTT) recently confirmed that payments made into a third-party trust as a reward for work are...
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