Fears over red tape prevent businesses expanding
Many firms are choosing not to expand because of concerns over complex regulations according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). More >>>>
OFT investigates the high cost of corporate insolvency
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is carrying out a market study into the way corporate insolvencies are conducted in the UK. More>>>
Chancellor scraps plan to increase inheritance tax threshold
The individual inheritance tax threshold is to remain unchanged at £325,000. More >>>
Huge rise in number of employees claiming unfair dismissal
The number of claims for unfair dismissal has risen by 29%, according to the latest figures released by the Tribunals Service. More>>>
Who pays when actual costs exceed the estimates in the contract?
The wording of a contract has prevented a property developer from getting a full rebate on a project where some of the costs exceeded the estimates. More>>>
Equality Bill introduces protection
against ’dual discrimination’
The new Equality Bill, which is now making its way through parliament, has been amended to provide protection against dual discrimination. More>>>
Unmarried couples ’need more legal protection’
Unmarried couples need more legal rights to protect them if their relationship breaks down, according to the new chairman of the Law Commission, Sir James Munby. More>>>
Landlord loses appeal over repossession of premises
A landlord has lost his appeal to repossess premises that he wanted to use to set up a business. More>>>
How victims of uninsured drivers can still claim compensation
The Government has announced plans to clamp down on motorists with no insurance. More>>>
Local authority fails to stop green belt development
A local authority has failed to overturn a planning inspector’s decision to allow a homeowner to extend his property in a green belt area. More>>>
Crane owners can not avoid responsibility for their negligence
The owners of a crane have been told they cannot pass on responsibility for their negligence to another company following an incident in which an operator was seriously injured. More>>>
Two new recruits at Grindeys
Grindeys is delighted to welcome two new recruits. Emma Smith joined the family department on the 23rd November and Rachel Achtmanis joined the Corporate department on the 1st December. More>>>>
Grindeys join the UKTI trade delegation to South East Asia
Stephen Grocott and Ann Fisher joined the UKTI for a trip to Kuala Lumper and Maylasia to learn more about the business and culture. More>>>