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To give or not to give . . . that is the question

To give or not to give . . . that is the question

The rules relating to inheritance tax (IHT) and gifts are complex and often misunderstood. At the most basic level, there…
11 Feb 2021
Further Furlough Scheme Update

Further Furlough Scheme Update

The furlough scheme has been further updated to extend it to 30 April 2021. A new Treasury Direction has been…
29 Jan 2021

Furlough Scheme Update

HM Revenue & Customs has updated its guidance on the furlough scheme to state that employers can furlough employees whose…
08 Jan 2021
Moratorium update on right to forfeit a lease for non-payment of rent

Moratorium update on right to forfeit a lease for non-payment of rent

The Coronavirus Act 2020 (CVA 2020) came into force on 26 March 2020 and substantially affects the ability of landlords…
06 Jan 2021
Top Tips for preparing your Business for when the transition period ends

Top Tips for preparing your Business for when the transition period ends

Ed Barnes, Head of Corporate and Commercial Team has shared his top tips with Cheshire & Warrington LEP for preparing…
22 Dec 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update

The Chancellor has announced today that, in order to give businesses and employees certainty into the New Year, the Coronavirus…
17 Dec 2020
BPS changes and impact on IHT

BPS changes and impact on IHT

The ‘Path to Sustainable Farming’, published by the Government on 30 November sets out more detail on changes to direct…
08 Dec 2020
New rules on Acas Early Conciliation

New rules on Acas Early Conciliation

New rules on Acas Early Conciliation Prior to today (1st December) the Acas Early Conciliation process, (which a prospective claimant…
01 Dec 2020
Legal advice – Protected conversations: Question & Answer

Legal advice – Protected conversations: Question & Answer

Protected conversations – legal advice During our North West HR Group, we had a short Q&A session. During this session…
30 Nov 2020
Brexit – An Oven Ready Turkey for business this Christmas?

Brexit – An Oven Ready Turkey for business this Christmas?

It would be lovely to be able to write a blog that helps inform businesses clearly about what to expect…
24 Nov 2020