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farmers inheritance tax

Farmers Inheritance Tax Explained

On 6 April 2026, unlimited inheritance tax relief on farms and business assets came to an end. Estates now get a £2.5 million allowance for 100% relief, with anything above that taxed at an effective rate of 20%. Quick Info What changed: 100% relief on farm and business assets is capped for the first time, […]
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Is PAT Testing a Legal Requirement

Is PAT Testing a Legal Requirement?

Things to Know PAT testing itself is not named as a legal requirement anywhere in UK law. What is a legal requirement is that employers, the self-employed and other dutyholders keep electrical equipment maintained so that it doesn’t cause danger, under regulation 4 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the general duties in […]
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Are Tasers Legal in the UK

Are Tasers Legal in the UK?

Tasers and stun guns get lumped together in most guides on this topic, and the underlying law does treat them the same way in most respects. Where they diverge, in the specific case of a device disguised as something else, is a distinction worth getting right, since it changes the sentencing exposure considerably. A taser […]
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when is probate not required

When is Probate Not Required?

Probate isn’t automatically required for every estate. Whether it’s needed comes down to two things: how the assets were owned, and whether each individual bank or institution is willing to release funds without seeing a formal grant. Quick Overview: Joint tenancy: Property or accounts held this way pass automatically to the survivor, no grant needed […]
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recover an unpaid invoice from a client

How can I Recover an Unpaid Invoice from a Client?

An unpaid invoice doesn’t just cost you the amount owed. Under UK law, you’re generally entitled to statutory interest and fixed compensation on top of it, and there’s a clear escalation path available before court ever needs to come into it. The Benefits: Interest: 8% above the Bank of England base rate applies automatically, even […]
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Grant of Representation

What is a Grant of Representation and How Do You Get One?

A grant of representation is the court-issued document that gives someone the legal authority to deal with a deceased person’s estate, closing accounts, selling property, and settling debts, and without it, banks and other institutions simply won’t act. Does this Apply to you? Applies to you if: you’ve been named as an executor, or you’re […]
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Damp and Mould Compensation

When Can You Claim Compensation for Damp and Mould?

Damp and mould compensation becomes available once your landlord knew about the problem and failed to fix it within a reasonable time, and recent changes under Awaab’s Law have made that timeframe far more specific than it used to be, though only for social housing tenants so far. Evaluate Yourself Evaluate Yourself: you’re renting and […]
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