What might be in store for next week’s Budget speech?
Oct 2024
There has been much speculation surrounding new Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Labour Budget in office and she has made no secret about the “difficult decisions” that will need to be made. So, what might next week’s Budget speech look like and what are the likely targets?
Corporate & Commercial Employment
Changes to UK Company Law: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
May 2024
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) received royal assent on 26 October 2023, ushering in significant changes to UK company law and administration. Discover how these new measures will affect you and your company as we delve into the details of the changes.
Corporate & Commercial
HMRC fees are increasing – here’s what you need to know
Mar 2024
From 1 May 2024 HMRC will be increasing company information and registration fees. This follows the recently implemented Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which aims to improve the quality of data on HMRC’s registers.
Corporate & Commercial
Highlights from the Budget speech
Mar 2024
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given his latest Budget and outline of spending. It is expected to be the last Budget speech before the next general election this year.
Corporate & Commercial Employment Residential Property & Conveyancing
Autumn Statement: Key points at a glance
Nov 2023
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his highly anticipated Autumn Statement speech, setting out spending plans for the year ahead. As the cost of living crisis continues to take hold, many households were wondering how their budgets would be affected by the Chancellor’s measures.
Corporate & Commercial Employment
General tips for Employers - The Redundancy process
Jun 2023
As a result of the challenging economic climate, many employers are embarking on restructuring and redundancy exercises. Does this apply to you? Perhaps you are closing your business, closing a workplace or there is a reduction in the need for particular employees.
Corporate & Commercial EmployLaw Employment
Crypto-Currency - Is it Money, and can it be a debt
Jun 2023
Corporate & Commercial Dispute Resolution
Liabilities of a Director
Jun 2023
There are many different situations in which a director can be personally liable under English law. This can be personal liability due to actions relating to health and safety, consumer protection, environmental, employment and bribery/anti-corruption. Personal liability can also arise in insolvency situations when the directors knowingly or negligently allow the company to carry on trading. This is known as fraudulent or wrongful trading.
Corporate & Commercial
Let's talk about Menopause in the work place - Interview with GWR (Great Western railway)
May 2023
In June 2022, the Employment Team at Downs Solicitors LLP, held a webinar discussing menopause in the workplace and emphasised that it was something that needed further recognition amongst employees and employers. If issues or concerns are not addressed in the right way, some instances could lead to an Employment Tribunal case.
