A look at the key characteristics of a robust employee-owned business and how this should be managed for a successful future.

A closer look at your charity's obligation to prepare and file annual accounts.

Working men's clubs have been part of the fabric of their communities for many years. However, longstanding clubs may find that they now have out of date rules, or a structure which is no longer fit for purpose.

This month we cover some of the most interesting and useful employment tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal judgments published in the last few weeks.

Improved funding in the Students' Union Superannuation Scheme (SUSS) has prompted many students' unions to exit the scheme by settling their Section 75 debt, reducing future liabilities and risks associated with other employers' insolvencies.

Update to guidance follows budget announcement of support for returners over 50. The Spring Budget published on 15 March, announced £63 million in additional funding...

Suspending an employee pending a disciplinary investigation is a process which requires careful thought at the outset and proactive management to minimise risks to the employer and employee.

ESG (short for environmental, social and governance) is a hot topic but what is it and do academy trusts need an ESG strategy?...

In that case, LMS was a 21 year old who lacked capacity to manage her finances and who received means tested benefits and care. Her mother applied to the Court of Protection to allow the money her grandfather had left her to be put into a disabled person's trust instead.

The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the next stage of the Community Housing Fund.

An analysis of the current Office of the Public Guardian guidance regarding discretionary management funds when drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney.

The UK Government has recently announced an update to its Home Building Fund which could be of great use to community led housing projects in England.

The FCA is changing the format of its guidance on its registration function under the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.

Recommendations from the 2011 Dilnot Commission report on social care are once again placed on hold.

Representatives of those without capacity, either acting as an attorney or deputy, will welcome the recent intervention of the Public Guardian in connection with sharing important medical information about the protected party.

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is responsible for supervising deputies and it has an important role in investigating allegations of wrong-doing by both deputies and attorneys.

This is particularly relevant when a person has moved into a care home, leaving an empty property that will need to be sold to pay for care home fees.

Higher Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets for private rented property were going to come into force in 2025 for new tenancies and 2028 for existing tenancies.

As part of its response to the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission report.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill could bring about a major change for commercial lettings.