Posted on July 30, 2020
New laws coming into force today will ensure furloughed workers receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages rather than a reduced furlough rate.
Read more...Posted on July 29, 2020
Read more...Posted on July 29, 2020
We are pleased to announce that we have passed our 2020 review and have therefore been awarded our Cyber Essentials Certificate of Assurance for another year, which demonstrates our commitment to cyber security.
Read more...Posted on July 28, 2020
As we move out of lockdown and the furlough scheme begins to place more responsibility on the employer, we are hearing of more and more well-known businesses announcing hundreds of pandemic related redundancies.
In these uncertain times, we understand the worries that people are facing with their jobs and concerns they have in relation to their employment rights and what they are entitled to.
Read more...Posted on July 28, 2020
Moore and Tibbits Solicitors are proud to have been a part of another hugely successful 'Make a Will Week'.
Read more...Posted on July 27, 2020
With everyone getting used to the “new normal”, we have produced a bumper Coronavirus edition of our Care Team Newsletter.
Read more...Posted on July 23, 2020
If you are going through a divorce or separation, your Will is probably the last thing on your mind but this new change in your life could have a huge impact on who would benefit on your death.
Read more...Posted on July 22, 2020
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Read more...Posted on July 21, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic prompted many people to rush to either make or update their Wills to ensure their financial affairs were in order and to protect their loved ones’ future. Solicitors are expecting an increase in disputes due to the restrictive measures that were in place during lockdown which meant that drawing up a valid Will was not straightforward.
Read more...Posted on July 15, 2020
To encourage the housing market to bounce back after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chancellor has announced a stamp duty holiday which will run until 31st March 2021.
The lower Stamp Duty Land Tax threshold has been increased from £125,000 to £500,00. This means that any property purchases below £500,000 will not need to pay stamp duty as long as completion takes place before 31st March 2021.
Read more...Posted on July 9, 2020
Yesterday, the Chancellor announced his “Plan for Jobs” to help spur the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. A number of measures were announced to protect, support and create jobs. The key employment factors are:
Read more...Posted on July 9, 2020
The introduction of the Coronavirus Act 2020 temporarily made changes (known as easements) to the Care Act 2014 which took effect on the 31st March 2020. The enactment of these easements allowed local authorities to discharge their usual duties under the Care Act 2014 to help councils meet the demands and pressures caused by Covid-19.
Read more...Posted on July 8, 2020
Following on from our previous article which provided information on the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which came into effect on the 1st July, the Government has now issued a further update (01.07.20).
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