A recent High Court case which decided who should inherit the estates of a married couple who died within months of each other, has brought into focus the importance of drafting a fully comprehensive will which covers various eventualities.
The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) paid on gifts has seen a 153% increase since 2011, lawyers are warning people to address their financial planning to avoid being caught out.
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Paul Davies
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End of the road for Uber – Claimant drivers are “workers”
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Six Supreme Court Justices unanimously found that Uber drivers are workers and are therefore entitled to certain employment rights including the national minimum wage and paid holiday.
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In mid-November, the Government outlined its 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which set the scene for future political direction and priorities. Like many, I awaited with interest the publication of the Government Energy White Paper, which was released earlier this week.
