UK businesses are set to experience higher National Insurance (NI) contributions as key tax changes take effect on April 6, 2025. The employer NI...

Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, ensuring debts are settled and assets are distributed to beneficiaries. When a property is involved, it must either be sold or transferred to beneficiaries before probate can be concluded.  However, if the property does not sell, complications can arise, delaying inheritance payouts and creating financial difficulties for those involved. The Challenges of Selling a Probate Property In some cases, a probate property may struggle to attract buyers due to market conditions, location, or the need for significant repairs. In the UK, the average time to sell a property is around 129 days, but probate properties can take even longer due to legal and administrative delays.  If the property...

In response to the Chancellor's Spring Statement, Professor Neil Greenberg, President-elect of the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), emphasized the critical need for enhanced support in the workplace. He highlighted the importance of prioritizing employee well-being and health initiatives as part of the government's broader agenda to strengthen the workforce and improve productivity. “SOM understand the need to encourage people off benefits and into employment, as outlined in the Spring Statement, and doing this is a win-win for the Government and people who have unfortunately been unable to work because of health concerns. “As a leading authority on workplace health and wellbeing, SOM support the government’s approach to facilitate/encourage people to embark on a return-to-work journey rather...