The other gender pay gap
How large is the gender pay gap? The answer may surprise you. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) assessment puts the gap among full-time employees at 6.9% in April 2025.
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PSC identity verification lag
Companies House identity verification is progressing reasonably well, but the latest figures show that compliance among people with significant control (PSCs) is lagging considerably behind compliance among directors.
Gifting breaches risk unexpected IHT bills
A widespread misunderstanding of the rules for lifetime gifts to individuals—known as potentially exempt transfers (PETs)—has left many families facing an unexpected inheritance tax (IHT) bill.
Child Trust Funds lost in time
Almost three million Child Trust Funds (CTFs) have been claimed or transferred to an individual savings account (ISA). However, around 827,000 matured CTFs are still unclaimed, each worth an average of £2,310.
Pension triple lock reform breaks out
The state pension triple lock is expected to be revised under new proposals.
Unfair dismissal changes in the new year
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for protection against unfair dismissal will be cut from two years to six months. At the same time, the cap on compensatory awards for unfair dismissal will be removed.
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