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The underlying case concerned a dispute over input VAT recovery in a broadcasting business. The taxpayer, Governance Ministries, operated a TV channel generating income from programme and advertising fees. While it was ultimately agreed that these activities constituted taxable supplies, HMRC argued that some content broadcast free of charge amounted to a non-economic activity. On …

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Nothing better illustrates Labour’s hopeless mismanagement of the economy than its ludicrous attempt to blame British industry for the nation’s economic ills. It’s true that neither the Prime Minister nor his chancellor are to blame for the bombing of Iran or the resulting energy catastrophe now engulfing us. There’s no legislating for the reckless actions …

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Monday 30 March 2026 3:21 pm The capital’s largest developers have called on the government to introduce emergency measures to solve London’s office space crisis, which risks “constraining” growth. London Property Alliance (LPA) is urging the government to designate offices as critical economic infrastructure to address dwindling supply and boost economic growth. The LPA represents …

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When people think about divorce, they usually think about one thing: the legal process of ending a marriage. Filing papers, negotiating terms, and ultimately receiving a divorce decree from the court. But divorce is far more than a legal transaction. That’s where a holistic divorce can be beneficial. A holistic divorce recognizes that divorce affects …

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One of the most emotional and overwhelming questions people face during a divorce is: What do we do with the house? Who gets the house in a divorce? These are complicated and sometimes hard decisions. For many people, the family home represents stability, memories, and safety. It may be the place where you raised your …

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Does couples counseling work? Consider a common scenario: Jack is convinced that his marriage with Diane is over. After years of struggle, arguments and distance, he announces his already-formulated plan to end the marriage. Diane is shocked. She knew they had problems but didn’t think he would actually “pull the plug” on their marriage. In …

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Michael Flatley’s continuing legal battle with an entertainment company over control of the Lord of the Dance show is fast becoming farcical, a High Court judge in Belfast has said. Judge Ian Huddleston expressed frustration at the “tit for tat” style of litigation being waged between the star and Switzer Consulting Ltd. On Tuesday, Flatley …

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Unemployment rates are rising. Salaries are stagnating. The economy is flatlining – and businesses are turning to AI to cut costs. But there is one sector where work is booming. Workers in the construction industry and trades – everyone from plumbers to plasterers – are in hot demand. Many can now command impressive salaries, frequently …

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Tuesday 24 March 2026 12:01 am The cost of building London skyscrapers has soared by 40 per cent in five years as pressure on the capital’s high-rise property market mounts. The average cost of building a tower in the capital has increased from between £3,800 and £4,300 per square metre in 2020 to between £5,200 …

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Monday 23 March 2026 8:05 am Government ministers have undermined the UK’s long-term economic interests by becoming “trapped” into making poor short-term policy decisions to appease voters, Britain’s top business bosses have warned. The group of corporate leaders, which include Natwest chair Rick Haythornthwaite, Heathrow chair Philip Jansen and Barratt Redrow chair Caroline Silver, said …

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Family courts are “not good enough” and have treated women and children unfairly for decades, a government minister has said. Announcing a major overhaul of the family justice system in England and Wales that will play a central role in “rebalancing” the family courts, Alison Levitt said often brutal legal showdowns will be replaced with …

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Crypto assets have moved from novelty to mainstream and so have the disputes. From hacked exchange accounts and failed token launches to insolvent businesses holding significant digital reserves, the matters reaching commercial litigators are faster moving, cross‑border and technically dense. For insolvency practitioners, digital wallets may be highly valuable assets but the easiest to dissipate. …

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Deciding if you should sell your wedding ring after divorce—the essence of bittersweet sentimentality isn’t an easy decision. I get it, which is why my engagement and wedding ring sat in a drawer for about 8 years before I sold them. I ended up selling my wedding ring during a time when I felt like …

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A problem-solving family court scheme championed by the president of the Family Division and praised by the lady chief justice will be rolled out nationally – under a new name. Lord chancellor David Lammy today announced £17m to install more ‘pathfinder’ courts across England and Wales, now under the name ‘child-focused courts’. The announcement comes …

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Getting divorced, although far more common than before, is still stigmatized. Here are two values that empower people to leave unhappy relationships despite the judgment. Thinking about divorce is a difficult moment in anyone’s life. It’s more than just a personal heartbreak—it can reshape families, affect finances and carry deep cultural and social implications. A …

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Monday 16 March 2026 12:01 am |  Updated:  Saturday 14 March 2026 12:33 pm Small businesses lose around 379m hours a year and spend around £36bn a year on dealing with red tape, new research has indicated, piling pressure on the Labour government to fast-track its deregulatory drive. Business secretary Peter Kyle has emphasised that the …

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Saturday 14 March 2026 10:35 am  Labour’s Pat McFadden will deliver a speech on welfare on Monday. (Image: PA) The Labour government is set to hand businesses cash to hire benefits claimants in a bid to lower the number of under-25s not in education, employment and training, otherwise referred to as ‘Neets’. Pat McFadden, the …

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With the increasing speed in quantum technology, quantum computing, cryptography, telecommunications, and advanced materials, cases are increasingly pitting themselves against each other in courts. They are the cases when one has to deal with the concepts that are much higher, which is why the assistance of a professional specialist cannot be avoided. When the stakes …

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