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Should you restrict access to generative AI?

Business law, Employment law

Law firm Hill Dickinson has restricted employee access to several generative AI tools after it logged around 32,000 hits to ChatGPT by its staff in a one-week period in early 2025. Should you implement similar restrictions?

24.02.2025

New data protection guidance on keeping employment records

Business law, Employment law

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published finalised guidance on employment practices and data protection: keeping employment records. What do you need to know?

21.02.2025

MTD for income tax - what’s new?

Business Tax, Personal Tax

Sole traders and landlords will soon need to get to grips with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA). What’s the latest on who must use MTD ITSA and the reporting requirements?

20.02.2025

Still time to roll over FHL gains

Business Tax, Personal Tax

The abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) regime hits on 6 April 2025. However, this isn’t necessarily the end of all the associated tax breaks. How and when can you use rollover relief to save capital gains tax from FHLs?

18.02.2025

New company - when to start paying yourself a salary?

Personal Tax

You’ve decided to start a new business. You’ve set up a company but need to find a premises and deal with other formalities before trading can begin. Is it worth you taking a salary from the company in the meantime?

14.02.2025

Navigating the risks of Valentine’s Day

Employment law

It’s Valentine’s Day later this week and love is in air (apparently). However, an unwanted Valentine’s gesture in the office could lead to awkwardness, discomfort or even legal issues. As an employer, how can you ensure Valentine’s Day passes smoothly?

12.02.2025