HMRC have identified potential errors regarding the declaration of residential property disposals for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes when completing self-assessment tax returns for 2019/20.

Acas has recently published guidance discussing employers’ responsibilities when making changes to employment contracts.

In Competition and Markets Authority v Care UK Health & Social Holdings Ltd and another [2021] EWHC 2088 (Ch), the High Court held that an admission fee for new residents of care homes was not unfair, and that the care homes were neither misleading nor aggressive in relation to it.

Mr Lloyd alleged that, over a period from 2011 to 2012, Google had secretly tracked the internet activity of all iPhone users at the time for commercial purposes.

Many people find the prospect of paying for care rather daunting, especially as they continue to increase. If you have care needs and are considering putting care in place, or moving into a care home, you may be wondering whether there is any way to avoid paying the fees yourself so that they are met by the local authority. 

Nobody likes to think about a time when they are no longer around so talking to loved ones about what you would like to happen after you pass away may seem morbid or unnecessary. However, talking about financial and practical matters can help put your mind at ease and make things much easier for those closest to you when the inevitable comes.

How do you go about administering an estate where the death was several years ago and nothing has been done since?

On 8 October 2021, the government updated the draft legislation for the residential property developer tax (RPDT), which is to apply from 1 April 2022, to include an exemption for non-profit housing companies.

Despite reaching out several times to her local GP, failings in her care were evident.

The Charity Commission’s statutory inquiry into Human Appeal has found failures, highlighting how important it is for charities to have good and robust governance.

When a marriage breaks down it can be incredibly stressful and emotions can run high. This article highlights the importance of obtaining legal advice at an early stage.

The Building Regulations etc (Amendment) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/1392) were laid before Parliament on 15 December 2021 and come into force on 15 June 2022.