Race Pay Gap: Employers’ Reporting Obligations May Be Extended (Tuesday, 4 December, 2018) - A Race Disparity Audit conducted in 2017 found large variations in pay and opportunities between white British people and ethnic minorities. For instance, it was concluded that around 1 in 10 adults from a Black, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Mixed origin …
The Office Christmas Party – Avoiding More Than Just A Hangover (Monday, 26 November, 2018) - It is almost that time of year again. The traditional Christmas party is an event that is eagerly anticipated in the majority of workplaces. It can take many forms, in or outside the office premises, during or after work …
Wilkes Corporate Team Advise On £3.5m Term Loan Deal (Tuesday, 20 November, 2018) - The Wilkes Partnership has advised Smarts Plumbing Specialists Limited, a leading Midlands-based provider of plumbing and heating services, in raising a £3.5million term loan to support the next phase of growth. As part of the deal Rick Smyth, Jeremy Parkin …
Things To Consider When Selling Your Business (Tuesday, 13 November, 2018) - Selling a business is often the culmination of years of hard work. Most entrepreneurs will only go through this process once and it is important to get it right first time. Here we address the typical questions that owners might …
Government Announces Planned Increase in Probate Fees (Tuesday, 6 November, 2018) - A week after the budget the Government has announced planned changes to the way that probate fees are calculated. Currently probate fees are set at a flat rate of £215 or a lower rate of £155 if the grant of …