Employment Law Bulletin: August 2016
Negotiating a Settlement Agreement Like all employers, you’ll have to dismiss employees from time to time. It’s not pleasant, and there are different ways to
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BKL manager to represent Great Britain at Triathlon Championships
BKL’s Andrew Diplock has proudly qualified to represent Great Britain at the World AG Championships which are being held in Cozumel, Mexico this September. Andrew
BKL win at First-tier Tax Tribunal
A recent tribunal decision has found in favour of the taxpayer after HMRC refused to suspend a tax geared penalty. The case was taken by
First Direct leads the way in cutting rates
‘First Direct has become the first lender to cut rates on savings accounts following the Bank of England’s base rate cut. The bank’s cash ISA
An update on Accelerated Payment Notices
It is now two years since Finance Act 2014 gave HMRC the power to demand payment of tax in dispute in alleged avoidance cases without
Hardy case: bad law? CGT and forfeited deposits
The Upper Tribunal decision in Hardy [2016] UKUT 0332 (TC) is one which is at the same time unsurprising to most tax professionals and astonishing
Tackling diversity and exclusion in the film and television industry
HMRC needs to change its rules so that people from disadvantaged backgrounds can enter the film industry; the partner of a leading firm of chartered