The Christian Institute has opposed the Government’s proposed new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, describing it as a “marriage-wrecker’s charter”.Continue reading
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Professionals voice concerns as number of cohabiting couples rocket
Cohabiting couple families have increased by more than 25 per cent since 2008, the latest figures have revealed.Continue reading
One-fifth of people facing higher inheritance tax bills with probate delays continuing
One-fifth of bereaved families are facing higher inheritance tax (IHT) bills as a result of significant probate delays in the courts, according to the latest research.Continue reading
Government launches consultation on parental leave entitlements
The Government is undertaking a consultation on parental leave entitlements, as it seeks views on possible changes to the system.Continue reading
Domestic abuse survivors to “shape future of family courts”
Survivors of domestic abuse will be used to shape the future of family courts, a new report has revealed.Continue reading
Government to align pension rights of same-sex and opposite-sex couples
Pension rights for couples in same-sex marriages and civil partnerships will be better aligned with those in opposite-sex marriages, the Government has revealed.Continue reading
Inheritance Tax: Could the seven-year rule be reduced to five years?
The current ‘seven-year rule’ for Inheritance Tax (IHT) could be cut to five years according to proposals outlined in a review ordered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.Continue reading
Small business unaware of new e-commerce rules, says FSB
“Most small businesses” are unaware of new EU payment rules to be rolled out from September 2019, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.Continue reading
Opposite-sex civil partnerships extended to couples by “end of year”
The Government will extend civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples by the end of this year, a report has revealed.Continue reading
Employment Appeal Tribunal finds that covert recording is not always misconduct
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that covert recording is not always misconduct, clarifying the rules following a judgement in Phoenix House V Stockman.Continue reading
