Repudiation of Contract
Sometimes, the parties to a contract do not always perform their contractual obligations in the way they agreed. This can lead to a breakdown in relations between the parties and ultimately it can mean the end of the contract. Repudiation of contract is a serious breach of contract, which gives the innocent, or aggrieved, party […]
24/7 Support Line For Rape Victims Launched
Rape victims in England and Wales now have access to 24/7 help, with the launch of a new 24/7 Support Line from 7 December 2022. Specialist operators will be accessible 24/7 through telephone or webchat to give victims critical information and emotional support, including referrals for longer-term, local resources such as Independent Sexual Violence Advisors […]
How to Get a Dog Breeding Licence
Dog breeders are required by law to meet various health and welfare conditions, including obtaining and retaining a dog breeding licence. The following guide to the law on dog breeding looks specifically at the licensing requirements, from who needs to obtain a dog breeding licence (in England) and the conditions that must be met, to […]
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill Set For 2023
The UK government is expected to publish the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill imminently. The new law is set to overhaul UK competition and consumer protection laws. The Bill implements the government’s digital markets strategy, introducing reforms to consumer protection and competition law, while giving the Digital Markets Unit (DMU) new powers to enforce a […]
Driving Otherwise Than in Accordance with a Licence
Motorists in the UK must have a valid and appropriate licence before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. In this guide, we explain the law on what is known as ‘driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence’, the penalties for breaking the law and the possible defences you may be abler to rely […]
Separated Parents’ Holiday Rights
If you’re a separated parent, do you know if you can you take your child on holiday and do you need your ex’s consent? What does the law say about separated parents’ holiday rights in the UK? In the UK, all mothers and many fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent. These rights […]
UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement Extended to 2025
Switzerland and the UK have extended the Services Mobility Agreement for a further 3 years, until 31 December 2025. The UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement is a post-Brexit arrangement between the UK and Switzerland that has been in place since 2021. It allows UK service industry professionals to travel and operate freely in Switzerland for up […]
Making a Claim Against an Estate after Distribution
Once a deceased’s estate has been distributed to the beneficiaries, it is often too late to assert any right to that estate. However, even though there are time limits for making a claim against an estate, the court can still exercise some discretion if a claim is brought out of time. It may also be […]
CMA Takes Action Against Barclays for Breaching PPI Order
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has written publicly to Barclays outlining details of the company’s breach of the Payment Protection Insurance Market Investigation Order 2011 for failing to remind customers about payment protection insurance (PPI) agreements. The total remediation package, consisting of refunds and goodwill payments, may total up to £1 million. PPI providers are […]
Carers Given One Week Unpaid Leave Under New Law
Unpaid caregivers are to be entitled to one week of unpaid leave per year under new legislation. The Carer’s Leave Bill, which was approved in its second reading on 21 October, is set to give employees with care responsibilities the right to take one week of unpaid time off work each year to provide for, […]
How to Evict a Tenant Legally
As a landlord, you hope for problem-free tenants who pay their rent on time and respect your property. However, the reality is that you may be faced with circumstances that lead to you having to evict a tenant. Tenants are protected by law in many ways, but landlords equally are afforded certain rights and protections […]
Employment Tribunal: Claiming Against Your Employer
If you are in dispute with your employer and have exhausted all other resolution options without reaching agreement, you may be considering taking them to an employment tribunal. Almost all legal cases about employment are dealt with by an employment tribunal. It decides upon employment disputes between employees and their employers surrounding issues such as […]
Government takes first legal action on building safety against freeholder
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is bringing legal action against a freeholder for neglecting to address building safety flaws. The freeholder of Stevenage’s fifteen-story Vista Tower, Grey GR Limited Partnership, a company owned by RailPen, has been given 21 days to fix the tower’s fire safety issues, or a court application will […]
Stamp Duty on Commercial & Non-Residential Property
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can make a significant difference to the overall costs when buying non-residential land and property, so it is important to understand the rules around when this levy is applied, the commercial SDLT rates and how this is calculated. In this guide for buyers, we explain the rules on stamp duty […]
ICO Publishes Revised Draft Journalism Code
A revised draft of the UK’s Journalism Code has been published by the Information Commissioner (ICO) and is now open for public consultation. The UK’s data protection regulator is revising guidelines to make clear journalists’ obligations under UK data protection law. The draft code sets out recommendations and expectations of those engaged in ‘journalism’ using […]
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, the Bill marks the start of what could be the most significant programme of employment law reforms in the UK since the 1970s. Published on 22 September 2022, the 42-page document could be used to revoke over 2,400 pieces of EU legislation that were included on the UK […]
Person with Significant Control (PSC) Explained
Companies and limited liability partnerships must comply with certain PSC requirements, by identifying individuals who own or control the company, who are referred to as People with Significant Control (PSCs). In this guide, explain how to identify PSCs and the PSC compliance obligations, as well as the consequences of non-compliance and what happens if a […]
TikTok Facing £27m Fine From UK Data Commissioner
TikTok is facing a £27 million fine after the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) provisionally determined that it violated child data protection regulations over a two-year period. The ICO said that social media giant “may have” processed data of children under the age of 13 without parental consent between May 2018 and July 2020. Additionally, […]
Chancellor Announces Permanent Stamp Duty Cut
Stamp duty is to be reduced with immediate effect, as announced by the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, in today’s ‘fiscal event’. The threshold above which property buyers now have to pay in stamp duty has increased from £125,000 to £250,000. A typical family moving into a semi-detached home will save £2,500 in stamp duty, according to […]
New Legislation Put Forward to Amend, Repeal & Replace EU Law More Easily
The UK Government has put forward the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to remove the ‘special features’ of EU law that remain in the UK legal system. The Bill amends the 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Act to make it easier for UK legislators to amend, repeal or replace retained EU law (REUL). Since […]