In a ruling of significance to those engaged in major construction projects involving the use of materials quarried on site, a water company has convinced the First-Tier Tribunal that it should not be charged aggregates levy in respect of gravel utilised in raising the
In an important ruling which gives useful guidance on the extent of the international jurisdiction of the English courts, the High Court has refused to intervene in a bitter labour dispute between British Airways Plc. (BA), its parent company and a trade union representing
Published Monday 24th June 2013, 01:16 PM The Government has announced the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) that will apply for 2013/2014. The following changes will come into effect on 1 October 2013: The adult NMW rate will increase
In an important ruling for residential and commercial property owners – particularly those who enjoy the benefit of off-street car parking – the Supreme Court has defined the circumstances in which local authorities will be required to pay compensation for the erection of barriers
In construing exclusion clauses under a public and product liability insurance policy, the High Court has reassured a construction company (the company) that it will be covered for its potentially heavy losses after a tower crane collapsed, causing serious injury to its driver and
The company that operates the Nectar loyalty card scheme (the scheme) has triumphed in a marathon struggle with the tax authorities in respect of the VAT treatment of ‘service charges’ that it pays to retailers who allow customers to exchange points for goods or
There are many potential benefits of buying a franchise, such as having access to well-established business and accounting systems, centralised marketing and a proven business model. Being part of a well-known national brand also has an appeal for many businesspeople. In exchange for the franchise,
We all know the phrase “where there’s a Will…….” , but what happens when you know there should be a Will but no-one can find it, not even a copy.
Josiah Hincks Solicitors are delighted to announce that following a brief period working with the firm as a locum, Gavin Hammond has agreed to join the firm and becomes a partner on 1st July. Gavin trained with Thomas Flavell in Hinckley and not long after qualifying
In a stark reminder that launching employment tribunal proceedings can have serious financial consequences, a woman who pursued misconceived allegations against her employers and others during a costly tribunal hearing which lasted 20 days has been ordered to contribute an estimated £60,000 to the heavy
