This update will focus on the issues behind welcoming staff back to the workplace. The starting point for this is the recent report, where only one-third (34%) of UK white-collar…
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Funding, Future Consumer Protections and Getting the Right Name First
This update will focus on: More SME funding for new technology, equipment and specialist advice; Some horizon scanning in terms of what exactly is the Omnibus Directive and how is…
Remember That Brexit Thing?
Given the rapidly changing world, the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, it seems that despite Brexit happening on 31 January, there have been no immediate…
Wills Witnessed by Video Link To Be Made Legal
Written by Ejike Ndaji, Partner at Spire Solicitors LLP Wymondham office. The government has announced that Wills witnessed remotely via video link will become legal in England and Wales from…
The Law on Organ Donation
The new law surrounding organ and tissue donation, which came into effect on 20th May 2020, provides that people will automatically be ‘opted in’ to the organ donation scheme. The…
Help To Buy Scheme Extended
Written by Ruth Collett, Conveyancing Executive at Spire Solicitors LLP. On the 31st July 2020, the government announced a two-month extension to the current Help to Buy equity loan scheme,…
The Return of the High Street
In this update, we will be focussing on the latest National Office of Statistics (ONS) updates and then looking at both issues around stores re-opening and the continued use of…
Getting It Together and Getting It Right
In this update, we are looking at the preparation required before entering into a joint venture. Tax changes possible for business sales Before we launch on this however, a quick…
UK Housing Reform- What Are the Changes?
The government has outlined new planning laws in an attempt to bring new life into high streets as well as opening up a new route for housing provision. At present,…
Buying a Property – All You Need To Know
If you have had an offer accepted on your dream home, you may be wondering what you need to do next. Julie Crowder-Barr, Associate and Chartered Legal Executive at Spire…
Ask the Right Questions, Take the Right Risks
In the latest data from the Office of National Statistics, it showed figures of 20% of businesses continuing to trade, for all industries had experienced more innovation from the challenges…
Business Terms, Don’t Get Caught Out
Given all of the past few months, which have been both surreal and challenging as we all battle with home schooling, isolation and technology – it is good to see…
