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A budget of mixed fortunes for Retail, Leisure and Hospitality businesses

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Retail & leisure
Announcements made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the autumn budget appear to be a mixed bag for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) sector.

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Five key takeaways for farming businesses following the budget

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After months of speculation, the Chancellor has announced changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). These changes will have a significant impact on estate planning for many farms.

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The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

Employment
Insights
We are often asked if there is a requirement for different HR officers to attend the disciplinary and appeal hearings, or can the same HR officer attend both? And if they do, does this adversely affect the need to be impartial?

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Can an employer withdraw an offer of employment once made?

Employment
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An offer of employment can be withdrawn at any time before it has been accepted by the employee without having to give notice or make a payment in lieu of notice.

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Computer says “yes”? Dozens of divorces wrongly approved

Computer says “yes”? Dozens of divorces wrongly approved
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Family law

It has been reported this week that, between April 2022 and April 2024, a total of 96 applications for divorce were made on the first…

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Housing Need Recognised in 2024’s Autumn Statement

Housing Need Recognised in 2024’s Autumn Statement
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Commercial property

In her response to yesterday’s budget, Kate Henderson Chief Executive at the National Housing Federation, says: Today’s budget…

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Reforms to Agricultural Property Relief in the Budget result in a pressing need to review your succession plan

Reforms to Agricultural Property Relief in the Budget result in a pressing need to review your succession plan
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Agriculture

So after months of speculation, the Chancellor has announced changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. These…

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Land Registry fee increases

Land Registry fee increases
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Agriculture

Information services fees will increase by £4, the first increase in more than 10 years. From 9 December 2024 Land Registry fees for…

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Lawyers welcome new funding for social housing retrofit

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Banking and financial services
Specialist social housing lawyers have welcomed news that the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and two major UK banks have plans to release £1bn of funding to accelerate social housing retrofit in the UK.

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Strengthened Football Governance Bill will help tackle financial inequalities

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Sport
New legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England could bring reform and accountability to clubs and owners, says Tim Williamson from leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.

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Disclosure failings merit a retrial say the Court of Appeal

Disclosure failings merit a retrial say the Court of Appeal
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Civil dispute resolution

In Kieren Corrigan & Co Limited v Bashir Timol (2024), the Court of Appeal again made it clear that a party who obtains a favourable…

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