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New tax changes’ impact on STEM companies

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the first budget of the new Labour government to the House of Commons on 30 October 2024, describing it as a budget to rebuild the UK. The...

Group proceedings in Scotland: a modernised civil system

Scotland’s 2020 introduction of Group Proceedings allows multiple claimants with similar cases to jointly sue in the Court of Session, streamlining litigation. Operating on an “opt-in” basis, the process involves appointing a Representative Party and...

Health and safety compulsory in the voluntary sector

Health and safety laws apply to the voluntary sector, including charities and social enterprises, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This article highlights employers’ and volunteers’ duties and the importance of balancing...

BTO Announces Record Turnover and Increased Profits

BTO Solicitors LLP has announced record turnover and increased profits in its latest set of figures lodged at Companies House. Turnover amounted to £19.575m (an increase of 6.9%), with profits of £6.371m, representing a 16.9%...

AI under the hammer

The recent sale of an AI-generated portrait of Alan Turing by Sotheby’s raises questions about using AI tools to impact art and tech.

Protected conversations and improper behaviour

Since 2013, an important tool in an employer’s toolbox has been the opportunity to have a “pre-termination negotiation” or “protected conversation” with an employee: an offer or discussion with a view to employment being terminated...

BTO scoops “Champions League” trophy

Huge congratulations to team BTO on scooping the “Champions League” trophy at the Question of Sport Dinner 2024 in support of Children’s Aid Scotland. The charity quiz event was attended by around 750 people with...

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