Kevin Hall, Partner and Adam Morris, Solicitor provide an update on VAT being imposed on school fees and what that means from a VAT and employment law perspective.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows someone, referred to as a Donor, to choose attorney(s) to take control of their finances. The Donor should choose someone they trust since once the LPA for property and affairs is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, it can be used immediately by the attorney - unless there are a specific restrictions.

In a previous article, we have discussed the Top Tips for Avoiding Contract Disputes. A vital point to bear in mind when entering into contracts is the importance of pre-contract and mid-contract verbal or email discussions between contracting parties.

A retention of title clause is a term within a contract for the sale of goods which states that the seller retains ownership of the goods until specified obligations are fulfilled by the buyer.

On 5 July 2023, the First-tier Tribunal released its decision in the case of Sonder Europe Ltd (TC8852). The judge found against HMRC and allowed the taxpayer to account for VAT on the margin only, rather than on the full sales price as HMRC had contended – a result which will be of particular interest to businesses purchasing property which they rent to travellers.

The Employment Rights Bill, which was published on October 10, 2024, proposes to make significant changes to UK Employment Law, which will affect both employees and employers. It is said to be one of the most significant “overhauls” of UK Employment Law in decades.

The legislative approach to consumer protection in the UK is widely acknowledged as being disjointed and ambiguous, resulting in confusion between businesses and consumers as regards their respective rights and obligations when contracting for goods, services and digital content.

The government will be making numerous changes to Immigration Rules, most of which will come into effect on 6 April 2013. A summary of the main changes have been outlined here.

Dr Bill Kirkup's investigation into neonatal deaths at East Kent Hospitals University Trust revealed a catalogue of failings. Rather than detailing changes of policy, Dr Kirkup chose to highlight four areas he considers should be the focus for action: identifying poorly performing units; giving care with compassion and kindness; teamworking with a common purpose; and responding to challenge with honesty.

In these monthly updates, Rebecca Mushing brings together essential news, trends, and insights from the world of planning and development.