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?

From April 2024, flexible working laws changed. Learn how employers must handle requests, the legal risks of refusal and how to update policies.

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.

The new Renters' Rights Act 2025 includes the only House of Lords amendment to be accepted by the Commons, namely one that relates to agricultural tenancies, something that should interest farmers who let residential properties as part of their diversification strategy. The ending of no-fault evictions (Section 21) under the legislation has dominated the headlines, but there are several other elements that landlords need to be aware of, specifically the nature of the tenancies, rents, and enhanced regulation.

Forward planning is vital to ensuring your financial future and enables you to have security, freedom and be prepared for those bumps in the road that you're bound to encounter.