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Sleeping Rough - 12th November - Sheffield
As part of our 20th anniversary year of charitable fund raising, all 5 partners will be sleeping out and rough in Sheffield throughout the night of 12th November. This is with the aim of raising money for 'Roundabout' – one of our chosen cha...
Sunday Trading - Vote Delayed
Reports today in the media state that a Parliamentary vote which may lead to relaxation of the Sunday trading laws has been postponed by the Government. As we have earlier reported, the Government launched in August a consultation on the possibil...
Psychoactive Substances Bill - briefing paper
We have previously reported on the intention to introduce of the Psychoactive Substances Bill and following that a Parliamentary briefing on the matter and the Home Affairs Committee’s enquiry (which has now closed). A further briefing pape...
A Bridge to far? Yes!
Earlier this year, we reported that the English Bridge Union was permitted to bring a judicial review of Sport England’s ruling that ‘physical activity’ is necessary for an activity to be recognised as a sport, which effectively ...
JG&P - Chris Grunert appointed as a partner
We are delighted to announce that Chris, who has been with the practice since 2007 and has been an Associate for some 3 years has accepted an invitation to become a partner in the practice. This is with immediate effect. Commenting John Gaunt sai...
National Minimum Wage rates increase today
A reminder that National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increase today. The main increases are as follows: a 20p (3%) increase in the adult rate (from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour) a 17p (3%) increase in the rate for 18 to 20 year ...