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1. Ongoing demand for high-quality assets Buyers remain highly selective in the current market. Although capital is still available from...

The latter issue gave rise to an interesting, if arid, argument about the scope of the use of s 212 Insolvency Act 1986 and the...

In recent years, we have seen extreme weather events becoming more frequent, longer lasting and more intense. While warm spells in the UK...

Key changes Time limits: The time limit for bringing a claim in the employment tribunal will be extended from 3 months to 6. Although...

Under the draft Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026, residential landlords in England will be required to register their...

Our ‘Ready Reckoner’ surveys developments in Parliament and the Courts, as well as Consultations from numerous bodies including DWP, HMRC...

PARLIAMENT Effective Date Effect Recent Acts Finance Act 2026 Royal Assent 18 March 2026 Inheritance Tax on certain death benefits under...

As the Government prepares for its Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026, renewed attention is being given to how the UK’s public finances can...

Is your charitable legacy still fit for purpose? Many people include charitable gifts in their Wills to support causes that matter to...

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows a person, known as the Donor, to appoint one or more trusted...

Reviewing your estate planning and wider arrangements may sound like a significant undertaking, but it does not necessarily require a...

A succession of days above 30°C has had a ripple effect across public health, transport and agriculture, leading to disruption as well as...

Over time, those funds can become administratively burdensome and may leave charitable resources underused where their purposes are no...

While every case will turn on its facts, UK charity law and best practice provides a clear framework to help trustees decide whether they...

The Charity Commission annual return is often one such trigger. Registered charities in England and Wales must submit an annual return,...

The recent cyber-security incident affecting Beacon Apps Ltd, a CRM provider used by many charities and not-for-profit organisations, is...