Reforms and Restrictions in Employment Law
The current Government has made plain their intentions to simplify and, in some cases, restrict some of the employment legislation which has been introduced over the past 15 years. Important changes employers need…
New Cancer Scare For City Steel Workers
News reports in the Sheffield Star this week (www.thestar.co.uk) confirmed that two thousand hospital patients are to be studied for possible links between cancer-causing chemicals and South Yorkshire's steel industry. The…
Shopping Online - Where You Stand By Law
Most of us are quite used to buying things online these days and for the large part things rarely go wrong. But what happens when it does? You will be pleased to know that by and large the law is on your side. The…
Whistleblowing - What every employer and employee needs to know
Corporate Governance is an increasingly hot topic. Businesses are getting to grips with the new Bribery Act 2010 (which requires "adequate procedures" to prevent bribery, amongst other matters). The UK Corporate…
Launch of new Business Growth Fund
Last Thursday (19 May) saw the official launch of the Business Growth Fund (BGF); a new 'Business Angel' body governed and backed by representatives of five of the largest banks in the UK and other independent non-executive…
Important steps to consider when making a will
Step 1: Remember why making a Will is so important: If you die without one, there are rigid rules about how your estate will be distributed. Your estate might not be distributed as you would like it to be. If…
Archers fans learn benefits of Inheritance Tax Planning
Devotees of the Archers were devastated earlier this year when well loved character Nigel Pargetter died after falling off the roof of his house. His death prompted controversy because he left the Lower Loxley Estate…
Legal experts address changes to employment regulations at free HR Club event
Solicitors from leading Sheffield law firm Wake Smith are hosting a free event for employers to learn more about the proposed changes to employment regulations and the affects to employers. Proposals announced…
Cosmetic surgery abroad: Is the price too good to be true?
Cosmetic surgery abroad is becoming increasingly common place, with the cost of many cosmetic procedures being significantly cheaper overseas than at home in the UK. The cost of a tummy tuck in the UK is typically…
Buying to let - Foolproof?
For the first time the Courts have decided that a valuer will be liable in negligence for incorrect advice given to a purchaser of a buy to let property. Landlords are also being advised that any such liability…
