Labour's 2024 Budget introduces major Inheritance Tax reforms, increasing liabilities for high-value estates and limiting agricultural relief. Farmers and business owners face significant planning challenges, emphasizing the need for early, strategic estate management to mitigate impacts.

Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly significant financial asset in divorce proceedings in England and Wales. Whether you or your spouse hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets, those holdings must be disclosed and accounted for as part of the financial settlement process.

The recent quashing of criminal convictions against former traders Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo has reignited discussion around the legal...

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Section 1, grants police officers the power to stop and search individuals or vehicles when they have reasonable grounds...

Many separating couples assume that resolving financial or child-related issues must involve a lengthy, costly court battle. In reality, this is rarely the case.

Discovering infidelity in your marriage strikes at the core value of a marriage… trust.

Since the introduction of the ‘new fault divorce era' via The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill on April 6, 2022, applications for divorce have soared by 50%.

When an individual is charged with a drug-related offence, such as possession, supply, or importation, the court follows a structured process to determine the appropriate sentence.

The circumstances surrounding Henry's death are deeply tragic. Alongside the profound loss suffered by his family, the case has generated significant public concern because of allegations...

Clinical negligence can cause lasting physical, emotional, and financial harm to patients and families. Pursuing legal action with expert guidance provides accountability, compensation, and resources to support recovery, rebuild lives, and ease the burden of ongoing care.

If you rent a home and have ever struggled with damp, mould or unsafe living conditions, Awaab's Law is a major step forward for tenant's rights.

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 grants police power to arrest without a warrant under specific conditions, requiring reasonable suspicion and necessity. Unlawful arrests may lead to complaints or civil claims for damages.

In order to sponsor skilled non-European migrants, employers must have a sponsor licence, granted by the Home Office.

The Home Office has announced major changes to the Skilled Worker visa and related immigration routes, as detailed in the Immigration White Paper published on July 1.

Recent UK immigration changes raise salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas effective April 2024. Employers must meet the highest of three new thresholds, risking unfair dismissal or discrimination claims if sponsorship requirements are unmet or inconsistently applied.

Keeping up with the many changes to immigration policy is always a challenge but this year is promising to be one of the most transformative years in recent memory.

Social security benefit fraud is a type of criminal conduct whereby a person knowingly claims benefits...

The Hague Convention is frequently criticised for failing to adequately protect children in cases involving abuse — but is that really the case? In this article...

Care proceedings are legal proceedings brought by the local authority (children's services) when the threshold in respect of a child has been met.

As heatwaves intensify across England and Wales, tenants are increasingly trapped in dangerously hot homes where landlords have disabled air conditioning or left properties with inadequate ventilation. This analysis examines the legal obligations landlords and local authorities face under housing law when excess heat becomes a recognised safety hazard, and explores what remedies are available to residents suffering in unsuitable accommodation.