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Longer tribunal time limits, bigger Scottish wrongful termination orders, the PRS Landlord Database, the 6-month unfair dismissal rule and pensions entering the inheritance tax estate — the dates and what to do now.
Read article →Section 21 was permanently abolished on 1 May 2026. Multiple published guides now contain incorrect Section 8 guidance — wrong grounds, wrong notice periods, wrong evidence requirements. Here is what the Act actually says.
Read article →Multiple published guides — including at least one major template provider — are stating the pet request response window as 42 days. This is incorrect. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 specifies 28 days. Here's the legislative reference and what happens if you miss it.
Read article →Several widely-shared HR guides contain errors about what the ERA 2025 actually changed. SSP waiting days, unfair dismissal dates, family leave qualifying periods — here is what the Act actually says.
Read article →From April 2027, unused pension pots will be included in your taxable estate for inheritance tax. Millions of UK savers who thought their pension was IHT-free face a significant bill. Here is what changes and what to do now.
Read article →The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 significantly increases WTO penalties from October 2026 — the maximum rises from £3,900 to £30,240 for a £650/month property. Tenancy succession also changes. Here is everything Scottish landlords need to do now.
Read article →From 1 January 2027, an employee dismissed in their seventh month can bring an unfair dismissal claim. The two-year qualifying period disappears. Here is what every employer must do before the deadline.
Read article →Most people don’t know a formal letter is required until they are turned away at an airport or issued a penalty notice by the school. Here is what you actually need — and what each document must include.
Read article →The Employment Rights Act 2025 creates a duty to give every worker a written statement of their right to join a trade union. The start date has moved from October 2026 to 1 January 2027 (expected).
Read article →Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 is one of the most powerful consumer protections in UK law — and one of the most misunderstood. These are the five errors that cause valid claims to fail.
Read article →Redundancy procedure errors are the most common cause of unfair dismissal claims. From January 2027, the qualifying period drops to 6 months — making correct process more important than ever.
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