Taxpayer Fined After Relying on AI Legal Arguments in her Tax Appeal
Artificial intelligence is now a simple fact of many people’s every day life. However, one UK taxpayer recently found out that relying on AI without verifying the credibility of its information can be risky. In the case of Harber v HMRC [2023] UKFTT 1007 (TC), the UK tax tribunal explored the dangers of using AI […]
Who Pays Business Rates, the Landlord or Tenant?
During my practice in commercial property transactions, clients including commercial property landlords, tenants, and business owners often raise questions around the topic of Business Rates. But what are Business Rates? How are they calculated? Who is responsible for paying these, landlord or tenant? Or someone else relevant? Today, let us discuss these questions with the […]
Major Change to the UK Work Visa Sponsorship Guidelines
The UK government has recently updated its guidance for work sponsors. The changes focus particularly on the practice of employers passing certain costs onto employees. With millions of foreign workers in the UK, the changes are set to have a significant impact on work visa sponsorship. What do employers have to pay for? […]
University withdraws student sponsorship over false bank statements
We have recently reviewed the High Court’s decision in R (on the application of Prabhjot Kaur and another) v Birmingham City University [2024] EWHC 3185 (Admin). The case sheds light on the responsibilities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as licensed student sponsors and highlights how allegations of fraudulent documentation can lead to the withdrawal of […]
Richard Hammond’s costly divorce – who gets the family home when a marriage breaks down?
The cost of divorce in the UK is quite high. In fact, many people joke that divorce is so unaffordable these days that no one dares to get married. In today’s article, we look at a high-profile celebrity case involving the division of a family home, as well as what happens to a family home […]
What reasons can landlords use to dispute a lease extension?
We have recently received many enquiries about commercial lease renewal procedure, as well as issues around a lease extension not being granted. This can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for business owners regarding their future. But what reasons can a landlord use to dispute a lease extension? Keep reading to find […]
Automatic Upgrades for Pre-Settled Status Holders to Settled Status: A Policy Update
The Home Office is set to introduce a significant policy change aimed at streamlining the transition of eligible pre-settled status holders towards settled status under Immigration Rules Appendix EU. This new approach seeks to finalize the implementation of the judgment in R (Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements) v Secretary of State […]
UK Government Proposes Increases to Home Office Fees and Temporary Transit Exemption for Airports
The UK government has revealed plans to raise certain Home Office fees. However, the implementation date remains undecided, as the draft regulations must undergo debate and approval in both Houses of Parliament. Additionally, a temporary exemption from electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requirements have been granted for specific airport transit passengers. Temporary Transit Exemption […]
Unlawful payments made by an accountant – tort of conversion or a breach of the duty of fidelity?
In today’s case, Mr. Edward Hamish Millar, a former accountant and employee of 108 Medical Limited (the Claimant), was accused of making unlawful payments to himself totalling £127,370. This was an amount which exceeded what he was entitled to under his employment contract. The Defendant argued that the payments were either salary sacrifices or […]
Title Deeds – what are they, and why are they important?
When purchasing or selling a property, the Title Deeds will inevitably come to your attention. But what exactly are they and why are they important? Let’s investigate. What are title deeds? Title deeds consist of various records that establish and track the ownership of a property over time. These may include […]
