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Employment Rights Bill Roadmap

Employment Rights Bill: Government publishes roadmap for implementation

On 1 July 2025, the UK Government published its official roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill. The roadmap outlines…

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Employment Rights Bill 2025: A new chapter in family and bereavement leave

Employment Rights Bill 2025: A new chapter in family and bereavement leave

In 2024, Parliament passed the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act, granting immediate statutory paternity leave to bereaved fathers and partners. However,…

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Brachers Bitesize: Case law update

In the July 2025 edition of the Brachers Bitesize webinar series, employment expert Colin Smith, delivered a comprehensive legal update…

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Pensions and IHT: Upcoming changes and timeline

The government is considering significant changes to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules regarding pensions, expected to come into effect from…

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Brachers advises WSL Will Writing on sale to Octopus Legacy

Brachers advises WSL Will Writing on sale to Octopus Legacy

Brachers’ Corporate team has successfully advised the shareholders of WSL Ltd (WSL Will Writing) on its sale to Octopus Legacy,…

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Brachers’ Private Client team joins Hampden legal panel after year of growth and recognition

Brachers’ Private Client team joins Hampden legal panel after year of growth and recognition

Kent-based law firm Brachers has been appointed to the legal advisory panel of Hampden, marking a significant milestone for its…

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Landmark Employment Bill set to reshape workers’ rights

As part of the Labour Party’s 100-day-pledge to reform workers’ rights, the Employment Rights Bill was published in October 2024,…

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Employment Rights Bill 2025: Key developments in equality and workplace protections

The Employment Rights Bill (the Bill), currently progressing through parliament, introduces a series of reforms that will significantly impact employers’…

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Crisis management for farmers: Ensuring your wishes are honoured

Mary Rimmer, a Partner at Brachers shares how farmers can safeguard their operations with Lasting Powers of Attorney.

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Kent’s property and construction leaders share outlook for year ahead at annual industry event

Brachers, Crowe UK, and Caxtons Property Consultants bring together sector professionals to explore market challenges and opportunities.

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The importance of having a Will: Lessons from Liam Payne’s sad death

The unexpected passing of Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, has brought to light the critical importance of having…

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The Wills Act 2025: modernising Will-making in the UK

The Wills Act 2025 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Wills law in the United Kingdom. This new…

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