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The IR35 off-payroll working rules have now been rolled out to the private sector as of 6 April 2021, having previously been confined to the public sector from April 2017.

On 4^th May 2021, the new Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space and Mental Health Crisis Moratoriums) comes into effect in England & Wales.

Debt recovery for local authorities in the current climate is increasingly challenging. There is a growing need to deliver a prompt and efficient collection service, with council tax, business rates and adult social care income being three huge areas of debt concern.

Recent headlines suggest that in light of recent events some companies are seeking to implement a ‘no jab, no job’ policy, meaning that employees will not be able to return to the workplace or indeed could be dismissed, if they refuse to be vaccinated.

The National Will Register plays a crucial role in the work of those involved in applying for Statutory Wills, or need to expedite their Property and Affairs and Health and Welfare Deputy or Attorney responsibilities with the upmost due diligence. Locating a Will for a Protected Party ((P), someone who has lost capacity) can assist in understanding their wishes and feelings so that the Deputy or Attorney can act in their best interest. For example, by locating the Will it can help to establish end of life wishes and how they wish for their estate to be distributed so that particular assets will not be sold by the Deputy or Attorney.