Monthly Archives: October 2025

Qantas fined £43m for illegal layoffs

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Emily Anderson

Qantas Airways has been fined A$90m (£43m) by Australia’s Federal Court for illegally dismissing more than 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, the BBC reported yesterday (18 August). This penalty is in addition to the A$120m (£57.5m) in compensation …

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Third of UK firms deploy ‘bossware’ to track staff activity, survey reveals

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Emily Anderson

As hybrid work becomes the norm, a growing number of employers are deploying ‘bossware’ – software that tracks keystrokes, logins, browser history, email content or even screen activity. A third of UK organisations are now using the technology to monitor …

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Why early estate planning is key to effective generational wealth transfer

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Emily Anderson

When it comes to passing on wealth, hindsight is no substitute for foresight. In this exclusive IFA Magazine article, we’re grateful to law firm Collyer Bristow’s private wealth and trusts specialists for providing their legal lens on succession and estate planning. It’s a …

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Lessons from Angela Rayner’s SDLT errors

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Emily Anderson

In the fast-paced world of politics, personal financial matters can quickly become public scrutiny magnets, often revealing tax law’s intricacies that most individuals, even politicians, will be blissfully unaware of. The recent controversy surrounding Angela Rayner, former deputy prime minister, …

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Living in America as a Brit: Opportunities, Pitfalls & Planning First with Richard Taylor

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Emily Anderson

Welcome to US–UK Tax Talk. Host Aidan Grant is joined by Richard Taylor, founder of Plan First Wealth and host of We’re the Brits in America. Richard shares his personal journey from Manchester to Dubai to the US, and his …

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Collyer Bristow secures strong results in Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Emily Anderson

Collyer Bristow LLP is delighted to have once again been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings, which highlight the firm’s strength across a wide range of practice areas, including Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Real Estate, and Corporate …

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