The Gazette

Publication Date

14 October 2014

The Battle of Elandslaagte was an early battle of the Second Boer War between 2,000 British soldiers and 1,000 Boers of the Johannesburg Commando. It was a victory for the British, but the position proved vulnerable to attack, and the British were forced to retreat just a few days later.

Publication Date

14 October 2014

If you’ve seen The Gazette’s ‘Find your hero’ video, you may be interested in finding out a little more about the heroes that it name-checks. Here, we explore the life of Edward Barber.

Publication Date

14 October 2014

If you’ve seen The Gazette’s ‘Find your hero’ video, you may be interested in finding out a little more about the heroes that it name-checks. Here, we explore the life of Ross Tollerton.

Publication Date

7 October 2014

The Gazette, published by The Stationery Office (TSO), was delighted to be a 2014 finalist in the best use of technology category for the prestigious Insolvency and Rescue Awards. 

Publication Date

7 October 2014

Major changes to inheritance rules in England and Wales have highlighted the importance of making a valid will if your estate is to be distributed according to your wishes.

Publication Date

19 September 2014

It took just 19 days after the British government declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914 for the first Victoria Crosses to be awarded to soldiers of the British army. Although the Battle of Mons resulted in a humiliating defeat for the British, heroic acts were quick to reach the top brass.

Publication Date

19 September 2014

Andrew Jackson, head of collections and recoveries at Funding Circle, explores alternative lending.

Publication Date

17 September 2014

Rachel Grant, partner at Brodies LLP, explains the complex issue of director disqualification.

Publication Date

17 September 2014

Millions of Britons are failing to make adequate plans for their death, and are unaware of the wishes of their loved ones. Joe Meredith, from the Dying Matters Coalition, explains why the stigma around dying needs to be broken.

Publication Date

4 September 2014

It’s feared that more people will be pushed into financial hardship after it was revealed that the Treasury may soon be able to withdraw overpaid tax credits directly from personal bank accounts.