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Information on buying or selling retail businesses in commercial premises

Buying or selling a retail business operating in commercial premises involves several important steps and considerations. Here’s an overview to guide you through the process: 1. Due Diligence For Buyers: Financial Review: Analyze the business’s financial statements, tax returns, and sales records. Lease Agreement: Review the commercial lease for terms, transferability, rent escalation, and obligations. …

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Divorce Advice for the First Year

From the minute a spouse says, “I want a divorce,” (or they say it to their spouse), life completely changes, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s really really hard. Speaking from my experience, the first year is the hardest, and then things start to get better. But I want to say this: even …

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A guide to securing business loans for London-based startups

What Is Litigation?

Litigation Explained The term “litigation,” which you may have heard of refers to the actual process of bringing a case before a judge or jury. A definition of general litigation “When a person, business, or entity enters into a lawsuit, whether they have filed the lawsuit or are responding to it, they are entering into …

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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill progresses, but Children’s Commissioner highlights missing priorities – Family Law Week

On 8 January 2025 the Department for Education issued a Statement ahead of the subsequently successful further reading of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Within that Statement they note proposed key benefits, stating: “Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight will take another crucial step forward today, as the Children’s …

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London leads UK business confidence in November

Business owners feel the pain: Significant CGT, IHT and employers’ NIC changes confirmed

London Confidence Is Booming

The Power of Venting to Someone During Divorce

“I hate him so much!” “This is so unfair.” “I’m going to go broke by the time this divorce is over!” “Why is God doing this to me?” “I hate my life.” “Who’s going to want me now that I’m 45 and single again?” “He already has a girlfriend!” “My kids are going to grow …

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National Audit Office criticises government’s management of legal aid

The Ministry of Justice does not know whether everyone eligible for legal aid can access it and the government needs to do more to ensure the sector is sustainable, a damning report from the public spending watchdog states today. And while the MoJ has succeeded in its objective of significantly reducing spending, it cannot demonstrate …

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