There’s good news for property buyers and sellers, and a mixed bag for taxpayers generally in Budget 2025.
News
Derived from French “mort” and “gage” (literally “dead pledge” because it “dies” when settled), a mortgage secures a creditor’s claim…
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2025 by 4.4% from…
What weapons can we possess and carry in public? When and how are we allowed to use them in self-defence? And what licences or permits do we need?
Should we use it for advice on legal matters? We decided to explore the pros and cons of that by asking ChatGPT itself. Its answer really is straight from the horse’s mouth!
The couple’s court victory highlights both the importance of lenders producing accurate documentation, and the right of borrowers to request clear details before agreeing to settle any claims made against them.
Our courts are bound by their previous decisions on matters of law when deciding other, similar cases. Similarly, lower courts…
“Together, government and business can drive the messages that matter most, which are those of resilience, opportunity, and shared prosperity.” (Minister of Finance, January 2025)
Retrenchment is at best an unpleasant and disruptive business for all concerned – and it can cost employers a great deal of money in the form of severance pay.
“The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing… If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” (Groucho Marx)