Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families
Agriculture
Insights
From April 2026, farming families and landowners with qualifying property exceeding the new £1 million cap for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will face a significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
Written by
David Maddock
and
Tom Chiffers
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If you’re a care provider, healthcare professional, employer or family member facing an inquest following a death, this guide outlines the key legal aspects and how our firm can support you.
Written by
Bridget Sanger
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Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out
Wills & probate
Insights
The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.
Written by
Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)
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Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored
Agriculture
Insights
In an ideal world, all business owners operating as a partnership will have a signed written agreement recording whether any land used by the partnership is intended to belong to the partnership or whether it will belong to one or more of the partners personally.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Robert Mullen
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Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?
Insights
Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.
Written by
Rayner Grice
and
Chris Longbottom
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Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents
Serious injury
Insights
The Clarke Willmott personal injury team acts for severely injured victims of accidents at work to help secure the best treatment, care, rehabilitation and compensation.
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New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay
Insights
On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.
Written by
Paula Squire
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The opening of a new flagship Marks & Spencer store in Bristol city centre is a clear signal that traditional high street retail remains relevant – and can thrive – alongside online shopping across the UK.
Written by
Amanda French
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