The HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) have filed a bankruptcy petition against former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes after alleging that Barnes owes them £238,000. A judge considered Barnes’ case at a hearing at the Insolvency & Companies Court in London earlier this month. Barnes’ barrister advised the Court that Barnes was on a salary of £200,000 from…
King-Su Huang and her husband Michael Lee are involved in a bitter court case at Central London County Court against their own nephew, Cheng-Jen Ku, over claims he has “stolen” their £4million Kensington mews home. Despite the home being bought in their nephew’s name, Mrs Huang alleges that she was always the rightful owner. She claims…
Congratulations to Matt Brearley, who is sponsored by Wrigley Claydon, and his team, Ashton Rugby Club for their first victory of the season against Ellesmere Port. Ashton Rugby Club won 35-10.
When it comes to renting or buying a business property, there are several steps you should consider to make the best decision for your company. Here are some key steps to follow: Determine your budget: Before you start looking for a business property, you need to determine your budget. Consider how much you can afford…
Dave Holmes, the former manager of Coldplay, has filed a claim in the High Court in excess of £10million against the band for breach of contract after the group allegedly refused to pay him for his contributions to albums and tour preparations. He also wants the band to pay the commissions he was entitled to,…
This year we will be taking part in MacMillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee morning on Friday 29th September. To help support this cause, you can bring a cake or something yummy to share. Click on this invite link below! https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/events/29lm22y3
Creating a will can be an important step to take before someone passes away, but it’s important to make sure you follow the correct procedures. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process: 1. Understand what a will is: It is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets and property will…
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has successfully registered Scotch whisky as a certification trademark in Hong Kong, enhancing legal protection for the category. This means that the descriptor ‘Scotch whisky’ can only be used on whisky produced in Scotland in line with production and labelling requirements. Rules state that Scotch must be made from the…
Setting up a limited company in the UK offers several benefits for entrepreneurs and businesses. Here are some of the key advantages: Limited liability: One of the most significant benefits is limited liability protection. As a shareholder or director of a limited company, your personal assets are separate from the company’s finances. Professional image: A…
The organisers of the Good Vibes Festival, held in Malaysia in June have threatened legal action against The 1975 after the band’s frontman Matty Healy made a speech about homosexuality and kissed a fellow band member onstage. Homosexual acts are illegal in Malaysia and are punishable under federal law. The three-day event was axed after The 1975’s performance.…