Tax Changes Ahead: What the Labour budget means for your estate Last week, the Labour government announced their long-awaited budget plans which are expected to raise taxes by a total of £40billion. Chris Stone 7th November 2024
Introducing Abigail Cuffe: Our New Court of Protection Team Leader and Welfare Benefits Advisor We are excited to share more details regarding the appointment of Abigail Cuffe, in our Court of Protection Team Esther Leach 4th November 2024
Appointment of COVID Corruption Commissioner is a Necessary Step Towards Accountability Covid-19 saw the rapid deployment of large-scale interventions that sought to help manage and reduce the threat posed by the pandemic. Nicola Brook 31st October 2024
Budget 2024 – Key Highlights from Labour’s Budget Announcement The long-awaited Labour budget has been announced by the Chancellor, but what do the changes to inheritance tax, National Insurance and SDLT mean for you? Our legal experts weigh in. Chris Stone 31st October 2024
Inspiring Law: Jackson Lees launches new initiative to encourage diversity in legal careers The Diversity Collective at Jackson Lees Group is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Inspiring Law’ initiative Abishna Arunprakash 24th October 2024
Act Now, Save Lives: A Blueprint from Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK The Covid-19 pandemic has served as a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities within our public health systems and the dire consequences of insufficient preparedness. Clare Fletcher 23rd October 2024
Jackson Lees Nominated for Residential Property Team of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards We are delighted to announce that Jackson Lees Group has been shortlisted for the Residential Property Team of the Year at the Leap Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. Janet Jones 10th October 2024
New Tipping Legislation: A positive boost for UK service workers The government has introduced a new law that mandates businesses to pass all customer tips directly to workers, marking a significant shift in the service industry. Andrew Leakey 9th October 2024
Jackson Lees Group Shortlisted for Prestigious Property Law Firm Award It is with immense pride that we announce Jackson Lees Group has been shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year at this year’s esteemed YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards Janet Jones 7th October 2024
Remembering Philip Canter: 1937-2024 On the 19th September 2024, Jackson & Canter founder, Philip Canter, passed away. Our current Head of Risk & Compliance and longtime colleague of Philip, Andrew Holroyd, pays tribute. Andrew Holroyd 4th October 2024
Potential Delays to eVisa Applications: No Biometric Application Appointments Until the 15th October 2024 UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) are currently contracted by the Home Office to manage eVisa applications from within the UK. However, they currently have no appointments available. Gordon Irving 4th October 2024
Labour Party Conference 2024: Broudie Jackson Canter garners continued support for Hillsborough Law Now Broudie Jackson Canters’ recent presence at the Labour Party Conference was a resounding success, marked by fantastic and positive engagement for the Hillsborough Law Now campaign. Clare Fletcher 3rd October 2024