New digital service introduced for Lasting Powers of Attorney
A new ‘Use an LPA’ feature has quietly been introduced to the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) service offered by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
Income Tax Planning: what does that mean for my Will?
Married couples are often advised, for Income Tax efficiency, that assets should be held jointly.
Protected discussions – terminating employment by mutual agreement
Employers frequently decide to open negotiations over the termination of employment. For instance, there may be a possible redundancy situation or a performance problem, and the employer may prefer agreeing the termination of employment on mutually acceptable terms to implementing formal procedure. However, such discussions are not without risk.
Project Speed: Will accelerating infrastructure projects see a drift towards poorer quality developments?
In an effort to revive and reenergise the declining footfall throughout high streets and town centres, the government has introduced new use classes and permitted development rights (‘PDRs’) as part of an initiative titled ‘Project Speed’.