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New right to statutory neonatal care leave: supporting parents and families
From 6 April 2025, the Government will introduce a new statutory right to neonatal care leave. The purpose of this is to provide additional support for parents who need to...
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Blake Morgan advises Zip World on majority investment from Dolphin Capital
Blake Morgan is pleased to have advised leading UK adventure park operator Zip World on securing a majority investment from Dolphin Capital. This landmark deal, which values the company at...
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Give the gift of love and security: estate planning as a Valentine’s present
As Valentine's Day draws near, many of us are engrossed in the festivities of love and devotion. It is a season for romantic dinners, chocolates, red wine, and beautiful flowers,...
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Work-related stress: a key issue for employers
In its recent Stress at Work bulletin, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that in the period 2023/24, almost half of all work-related ill-health and injury was related to...
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Personal Profiles, Professional Insights: Richard Jones, Corporate Partner
Whether coaching his son’s under-10 football team or taking on ultra-marathons, Richard Jones thrives on a challenge. As a corporate partner at Blake Morgan, he channels that energy and focus...
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FCA criticised for approach in “swaps scandal”: implications for future intervention
UPDATE: 27 January 2025: On 25 January 2025, the Treasury has applied to intervene in the Supreme Court hearing relating to commission and listed for the start of April, signalling a...
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Are diamonds still an executor’s best friend? The impact of lab grown diamonds on estate administrations…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching and diamond sales made in anticipation of the romantic proposals and promises of endless love, we have to wonder….are diamonds still forever?
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Electronic Travel Authorisation – what you need to know
An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) enables visitors to come to the UK for up to six months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study.
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Tax on Defined Contribution pension pots – is the traditional registered life assurance scheme dead and buried?
In the Autumn Budget in 2024 the Treasury announced a future change in the tax position on unused Defined Contribution (DC) pension pots following a member’s death. Previously there was...
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Estyn’s review of ALN implementation in Wales
Estyn recently released (11 December 2024) its second thematic review into the implementation and embedding of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALNET) and the accompanying...
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The role of the independent sector in the government’s plans to reform elective care services
The UK Government and NHS England have unveiled a comprehensive plan to reform elective care services, aiming to meet the constitutional standard of 92% of patients receiving treatment within 18...
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Public Sector Insights – Housing disrepair claims – PAST EVENT
The Public Sector Insights webinar on Wednesday, 12 February covered housing disrepair claims.
