On February 24th 2022, the government announced a change in legislation surrounding COVID-19.

New research from a survey conducted by Wright Hassall on 1,026 employees in the UK found that 50% of people have either been bullied at work or witnessed it (47.80% of men and 59% of women).

It might seem like a bit of a cliché, but workplaces are one of the most common environments where people can cheat on their partners, or perhaps even meet the love of their life in the first place.

The start of April also marks the beginning of Stress Awareness Month, an event designed to ‘increase public awareness about both the causes and cures of the modern stress epidemic’.

This FAQ provides answers to some of the frequently asked questions currently on wage regulations to help employers stay compliant ahead of the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage increases in April 2025.

Are adult children entitled to reasonable financial provision from an estate whereby they are not named in the will?

Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic caused numerous difficulties for both employers and employees alike, one positive to come out of it for many of employees was the potential for improvement to work-life balance.

Defra has launched its latest policy paper ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’ containing, among other suggestions, five key planning proposals designed to help grow the rural economy. At first reading (and second) it all sounds a bit vague – a proposal ‘to consult’; a commitment to ‘explore’; and a promise ‘to consider’. Of the five proposals, only one (to provide £2.5m funding for a network of ‘rural housing’ enablers to help boost the supply of rural housing) appears – sort of – definite.

Join us for Wright Hassall's upcoming Real Estate Conference on Thursday 23rd November 2023 where we will be joined by colleagues and professionals from across the sector to hear about the latest developments and updates to ensure you are up to speed with the current market.

Defra has launched its latest policy paper ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’ containing, among other suggestions, five key planning proposals designed to help grow the rural economy. However, most organisations with knowledge of, and support for, thriving rural communities are likely to find the government’s proposals too cautious.