The Gazette

Publication Date

18 May 2020

According to research, more than a fifth (22%) of organisations are planning redundancies in the three months to July 2020. Kate Palmer of Peninsula suggests five things employers should think about before making staff redundant.

Publication Date

15 May 2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the April 2020 individual and company insolvency statistics for England and Wales have been published by the Insolvency Service, together with related company insolvency figures for Scotland.

Publication Date

14 May 2020

What is partial intestacy and who is entitled to the estate when it occurs? Rhiannon Russell of Birketts LLP explains how partial intestacy can arise and what happens when it does.

Publication Date

14 May 2020

The moratorium period for individuals, partnerships and trusts has been extended to six months in Scotland to offer relief during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Lucy McCann of Brodies LLP explains the changes.

Publication Date

13 May 2020

Kelly-Anne Carr of Wright Hassall explains what happens when the executor of a will dies and who takes on the role if no other executors are named.

Publication Date

12 May 2020

How does sequestration work in Scotland? Eoghann Green and Shirley Li-Ting of Brodies LLP explain the restrictions and advantages of sequestration, as well as the alternative options available for those with debt problems.

Publication Date

11 May 2020

To mark Dying Matters Week, Kate Anderson of Wright Hassall advises people of all ages on the things they should be thinking about when considering whether to write a will.

Publication Date

7 May 2020

MPs have proposed that the UK abolishes inheritance tax and replaces it with a gift allowance system. Andrew Welch of Stephensons Solicitors LLP explains the proposals and the likelihood of reform.

Publication Date

6 May 2020

Women’s Pioneer Housing (WPH) is London’s largest specialist housing association for women. To celebrate WPH’s centenary year, we look at the history of the association and its origins after World War 1.

Publication Date

1 May 2020

To mark 75 years of VE Day, Peter Doyle, Professor of History at London South Bank University, describes the final days of World War 2 and Victory in Europe.