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Tax & HMRC
It is widely known that contractors, freelancers, recruitment agencies, or employment businesses enlist the services of an 'umbrella company' for payroll management, either for their own needs or to pay temporary workers. This arrangement allows them to focus on their primary work or business activities. Typically, the umbrella company becomes the employer and pays wages […]
22/03/24
Criminal Litigation
Encouraging or assisting another person in taking or attempting to take their own life is already considered an offence under the Suicide Act 1961. Nonetheless, there is acceptance that further action is necessary, particularly given the rise in hospital admissions due to self-harm among children aged ten to fourteen between 2022 and 2023. Broadening the […]
20/03/24
Tax & HMRC
Landfill tax was introduced in 1996 with the intention of protecting the environment, reducing the use of landfill, encouraging recycling and work towards government green targets. It is reported that the industry is worth £9 billion a year. HMRC's enforcement actions against businesses that operate landfill has increased, leading to a reported £1 billion in […]
19/03/24
Criminal Litigation, Sexual Offences
The taking and sharing intimate photos or film without consent can inflict serious distress and anxiety upon victims. Mobile phones and other electronic devices have amplified the risk of abuse through the non-consensual sharing of such content, increasing the potential harm experienced by individuals. The Online Safety Act 2023 (‘the Act’) contains a wide range […]
18/03/24
Commercial Disputes
Late payments can prove fatal for small businesses, affecting cash flow, employment, hindering growth, and potentially forcing them to cease trading. What often goes unnoticed is that a single late payment can disrupt multiple businesses within the supply chain. For years, the persistent late payment of business debts owed by large companies to small businesses […]
15/03/24
Criminal Litigation, Sexual Offences
Support systems known as 'special measures' have been implemented to aid vulnerable and intimidated witnesses, recognising the stress, fear, and intimidation they often endure throughout the investigation phase of a crime and while appearing in court to give evidence. As a result, the quantity and accuracy of their communication and evidence is adversely impacted. The […]
14/03/24

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