The Companies Act 2006 is changing the law for companies. These changes affect every company operating in the United Kingdom. Passed in 2006, the Act reaches the final stage of implementation on 1st October 2009.
According to the Office for National Statistics, at the end of May 2009 there were 2.38 million unemployed people in the UK with the quarterly figures showing the largest increase in unemployed persons since comparable records began in 1971. However, redundancy and poor employment opportunities have encouraged some to take
You insure your house, car and even your animals against a multitude of risks but have you considered granting a Power of Attorney to ensure it is someone you know and trust who will be able to take decisions on your behalf in the event of you no longer being
The answer is now! No-one wants to think about dying but making a Will is one of the most important things you can do as it determines how your home, your possessions and hard earned savings are distributed following your death.
Lifetime Mortgages are a type of mortgage that are designed for people aged 55 or over who own their own homes outright. They can be incredibly useful for people who are asset rich and cash poor. A Lifetime Mortgage provides a means of using the value of your home to
A recent case in the High Court in England has confirmed that the UK default retirement age of 65 is lawful. Under the current legislation, an employer can force an employee to retire at 65 even if the employee does not wish to.
Optimise your Pensions Concerned about retirement? Fed up at having seen the value of your pension funds plummet over the last 2 years? Or simply disillusioned with anything financial?
SOCIAL COMMITTEE 2009 From left to right in the picture is Louise Sutherland, Joanne Finn, Steven Gauld, Eleanor Smith and Vivienne Bruce
We are delighted to announce that Miss Anne-Maryse Churchill has been assumed as a partner in the firm with effect from 1st November 2009.
