Monday 25 May 2026 1:21 pm The government has been warned against law changes on collective redundancy which businesses say could swamp bosses in more costs and bureaucracy. As part of Labour’s Employment Rights Act, the government is set to require businesses to undertake a consultation of the entire firm whenever they make a certain …
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As a divorce coach, I have the opportunity to walk with my clients through their divorce process. While all divorces start and end at the same points, the route between the decision to end the marriage and the finalization of the divorce is unique to each couple. Ever heard of the ripple effect? The ripple …
American and other foreign predators are in a frenzy to buy British firms, and this takeover spree may fill you with dismay over the loss of often historic household names to overseas ownership. But ignoring this stock market phenomenon of the summer of 2026 could be an expensive mistake. Being an investor sometimes means mixed …
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Friday 22 May 2026 5:08 am | Updated: Thursday 21 May 2026 3:36 pm Driven by the upcoming Employment Rights Act, which grants unfair dismissal rights to new starters after July 1, 2026, businesses are expected to increase the use of creative vetting methods – like Duolingo’s “taxi driver test” – but this exposes them to …
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It has been an assumption for years in costs budgeting in civil litigation: claimants start high and negotiate down, assuming there will be scope for ending up at the figure wanted all along. But have judges had enough of the game-playing? Two judgments in quick succession from Master Thornett have both criticised claimants’ overstated costs …
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Buying or selling your house is always a major life decision. But when divorce is involved, the process becomes significantly more emotional, financially complex, and high stakes. For many people, the marital home represents far more than just real estate. It holds memories, routines, stability for children, and a sense of identity. During divorce, decisions …
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ANYONE divorcing needs to make a key pension check or all their savings could end up with their former partner. Many people don’t realise that pension benefits are not usually included in your will.It means that if you die before taking a private pension, your provider will be left to decide where the cash goes. …
New research from Gallagher and CEBR reveals shareholder litigation accounted for £3.7 billion of the £11.7 billion total cost of cyber-attacks to large UK businesses in 2025, with legal and reputational fallout emerging as major financial risks for boards. Shareholder litigation accounted for £3.7 billion of the £11.7 billion total cost of cyber-attacks to large …
In the realm of divorce, where tensions often run high and conflicts seem insurmountable, mediation for divorcing couples with children emerges as a lesser-known yet highly effective approach. Here are some lesser-known secrets about mediation for divorcing couples that divorce experts and litigation attorneys may not readily share: 1. Mediation has Predictable Costs And is …
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