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3 things business owners need to know about the New Budget

By now most of us are very familiar with the word ‘budget’ which has been the buzzword of the past month. As a business owner, there are many key takeaways from Reeve’s announcement that could impact you if you are considering selling your business in the near future.

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Key differences between Section 8 and Section 21 Notices

As a landlord, you have two primary tools for ending a tenancy under the Housing Act 1988: Section 21 and Section 8, each serving different purposes. Understanding when to use these notices can help resolve issues such as unpaid rent, property disrepair, or the need to reclaim the property for redevelopment.

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Retail Giant, Tesco, cannot fire and rehire… Can you?

The Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot fire and rehire employees on less favourable terms. The decision, made in Tesco Stores v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers [2024] UKSC 28, blocks Tesco from dismissing staff to reoffer them positions without their enhanced pay. The Court, led by Lord Reed, found that allowing such dismissals would undermine the original contract’s purpose. While this ruling enforces contractual intentions, it does not eliminate the fire-and-rehire practice, which can still be used legally if done fairly.

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Changes incoming: The Autumn Budget

With October just around the corner, the autumn budget is fast approaching, and many business owners are now considering how potential changes might impact their operations. In some cases, this uncertainty has even prompted business owners to explore selling or exiting their businesses. To help you navigate this uncertain time, we’ll break down the key issues and how they could affect you.

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The Lowdown on Selling Your Business to Private Equity Investors

Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions a business person can make. Handing over “your baby” is always going to involve mixed emotions and a lot of considerations – not least the kind of buyer you want to take over the business. An option we have seen some clients explore is selling to a private equity investor as opposed to a more “traditional” sale.

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L.A.I. Law – How an A.I. Policy can avoid drama

In an era where technology is reshaping industries, businesses are finding themselves at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. As a forward-thinking law firm, we understand the transformative power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and how this can be integrated into a business and its current practices. We are also aware of the potential grey areas and pitfalls working with A.I. may have, and why it there may be a critical need for businesses to implement comprehensive A.I. policies.

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A win for the ‘Gig economy?’- UK Supreme court rules Deliveroo Riders are not employees

After 7 years of litigation, the ruling is clear. Deliveroo riders cannot be recognised as employees with five judges claiming the contracts between riders and the company did not constitute an “employment relationship” because riders were able to use another person to cover their deliveries without Deliveroo’s involvement plus riders are free to reject offers of work, to make themselves unavailable and to undertake work for competitors.

Which, as many of us know, isn’t a regular employee and employer relationship

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