White Ribbon Day: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November is White Ribbon Day, also known as International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women.
The murders of Sarah…
Record Revenue: is Inheritance Tax inevitable?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has been making the headlines again this year with the total amount of Inheritance Tax being paid in the 2022-23 tax…
The Autumn Statement 2022 | How the Tax Measures Impact you and your Businesses
Last week the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in a landscape where current debt interest spending is expected to hit…
The Autumn Statement 2022 | Changes to Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Allowances
The Autumn Statement was delivered to the UK Parliament yesterday by current Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Contained within are the widely…
Non-disclosure agreements
Confidential information is valuable to many organisations but often needs to be shared with third parties including investors, potential…
Scotland’s Bairns’ Hoose
The Scottish Government has committed to ensuring that all eligible children have access to a Bairns’ Hoose by 2025. Based on the Icelandic…
Sponsor Licence: does your business need one?
Over the last few years, reports of labour shortages across a range of sectors in the UK have continued to increase, impacted by both…
Analysis of 3D printing and what you need to be aware of when printing for commercial use
Viewed by some as the future of manufacturing (and potentially the future of piracy), 3D printing technology is older than many people…
Rings of Power – Amazon’s Copyright Conundrum
Like many people, I’ve enjoyed watching the new “The Rings of Power” on Amazon Prime after a hard day’s work. However, as an intellectual…
How can hair be a source of discrimination?
On 27 October 2022, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued its new guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools.…
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022
The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 has been passed by The Scottish Parliament and came into force on 28 October…
Struggling to manufacture an Exit?
Employee Ownership accounts for well over 100 businesses in Scotland and is said to positively impact on productivity, absenteeism and…
The four-day week: An employers perspective
With trials of 4 day working continuing in the UK, the CIPD has recently issued their own survey detailing companies’ perspectives on the…
Key Points for your commercial contracts
As many people will be aware, it is good practice for a contract to be in place for any commercial relationship. These can set out a…
Separation and Divorce during the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis continues to affect people’s day to day lives, with high levels of inflation and increasing energy bills, what…
World Mental Health Day: Making mental health and well-being a priority
Today marks World Mental Health Day and gives as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of our wellbeing at work and at home and how…
Should I protect the name of my business as a trade mark or my logo?
A trade mark is a sign which is used by a business to differentiate its products or services from those of its competitors. A huge variety…
Digital Reform Bill. Changes delayed, and more proposed.
As part of our ongoing commitment to our followers and clients, Thorntons is dedicated to providing bespoke advice on current…
Introduction of the Short-term Letting Scheme
By 1 October 2022, all local authorities were required to introduce a licensing scheme for properties operating as short term lets. …
Extending the Enterprise Investment Schemes
As the “Chancellor Bets the Economy on Growth” shared by Partner Pamela Muir, investors focus on the continuation of the Enterprise…
Right to Work checks: temporary adjustment process to end
All UK employers have a duty to prevent illegal working and accordingly, they must conduct Right to Work checks on any potential new…