A recent survey involving 3,500 law firms conducted by Access Legal recently reported that many law firms are overlooking updating their cybersecurity policies or conducting adequate data protection impact assessments. Analysis of the data found that more than 40% of...
HMRC has launched nearly 13,000 investigations into alleged abuse of the government's coronavirus (COVID-19) financial support schemes. A freedom of information request revealed that, up to the end of March 2021, HMRC opened 12,828 investigations into alleged cases of...
From 19 July, NHS and Social Care workers that have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by an MHRA approved vaccine at least 14 days prior to being pinged by the NHS Covid-19 app or contacted by NHS Test and Trace will be able to continue working. However, they are...
The government has confirmed that employers of all sizes in England can now apply for £3,000 in extra funding to help them take on new apprentices. The boost to the apprenticeship incentive scheme was confirmed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Budget in March. The...
What changes have been made? With effect from 1st July the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for residential property changed to the following rates: £0 - £250,000 = 0% £250,001 - £925,000 = 5% £925,001 - £1,500,000 = 10% £1,500,000 + = 12% Please note that in addition to...
During the course of the Covid-19 pandemic law firms have borrowed nearly £700m via the government's various Covid-19 support schemes. Research conducted by Hazlewoods, a firm of chartered accountants within our HLB International group showed that UK law firms...
Hawsons have advised the shareholders of the J M McGill Group of Pharmacies on their sale to Mr Pickford’s Pharmacies, backed by Connection Capital. The sale was part of a £14.2m transaction which sees Mr Pickford’s acquiring 14 pharmacies to add to their existing...
A recent survey involving 3,500 law firms conducted by Access Legal recently reported that many law firms are overlooking updating their cybersecurity policies or conducting adequate data protection impact assessments. Analysis of the data found that more than 40% of...
HMRC has launched nearly 13,000 investigations into alleged abuse of the government's coronavirus (COVID-19) financial support schemes. A freedom of information request revealed that, up to the end of March 2021, HMRC opened 12,828 investigations into alleged cases of...
From 19 July, NHS and Social Care workers that have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by an MHRA approved vaccine at least 14 days prior to being pinged by the NHS Covid-19 app or contacted by NHS Test and Trace will be able to continue working. However, they are...