From 1st April 2016, there will be a higher rate of stamp duty payable by those who purchase a buy to let property or second home. The higher rate of tax applies to properties above the price of £40,000.00 and will be in the sum of 3%. This additional tax is payable on the full…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled recently the dismissal of a Romanian worker in breach of his employer’s company policy was lawful. Bogdan Barbulescu, who was sacked in 2007 for sending personal emails from his work account, argued that his employer had breached his right to a private life by reading his emails. On instructions from his…
Spring is a popular time of year for moving home. Many home owners may be looking to advertise their property for sale, and others will be looking to buy. Buying and selling a property is too often seen as a difficult or stressful process. This needn’t be the case. Whether it’s buying your first home,…
In light of Stonewall’s recent employer’s survey, Wrigley Claydon have decided to look at equality in the workplace, and specifically at LGBT rights in the workplace, about which both employers and employees need to be aware. The law is set out in the Equality Act 2010, which establishes 4 types of discrimination: 1. Direct Discrimination…
Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro’s lawyers have served notice on the club that she intends to seek a claim for constructive dismissal. It is understood that a claim form was served on Chelsea this week to commence a claim in the employment tribunal unless an out-of-court settlement can be agreed before a hearing takes place. An employment…
In two recent family law decisions of the Supreme Court, the court has allowed appeals in cases where the husbands had deliberately been untruthful either by fraud or by non-disclosure about the full extent of their financial circumstances. The court has emphasised that the fundamental principle that a party in divorce financial proceedings must make a full and…
Savvy property investors and professional landlords are edging their bets further north than ever before as rental yields across the North West of the UK boom. Whilst property values in London continue to rise faster than the rest of the country (a staggering 19.1% jump year-on-year) and the average house price stands at £514,000, in…
The recent decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Wyatt and Vince handed down on 11 March 2015 has brought to wider attention the fact that a decree absolute of divorce does not in itself “close the door” on a marriage relationship. Many people may be unaware that unless the court has also made a…
As of 5th April 2015 new rights came into play for new parents. Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is now a viable option for many families, meaning both mother and father can take an equal share in the early care of their child. Up to 50 weeks of leave (37 paid) can be shared by parents…
It’s been widely reported that businesses up and down the country received calls from employees asking for compassionate leave following Zayn Malik’s departure from One Direction this week. There’s no doubt the World’s No. 1 boy band have legions of loyal fans who feel some sort of personal connection to its five members but where…