HMRC clarifies its position on AI in tax software HMRC has recently set out its expectations for AI in tax software, signalling a clear message to developers, accountants, and taxpayers alike. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in tax calculations and compliance tools, HMRC wants to ensure these technologies are used responsibly, transparently, and accurately....
Growing numbers of families are turning to trusts as part of inheritance tax planning ahead of expected reforms. HMRC data shows that 121,000 trusts were registered in the 2024/25 tax year, up from 115,000 the year before. With the inheritance tax nil-rate band remaining frozen at £325,000 since 2009, advisers report increased interest in alternative...
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a review into how artificial intelligence could transform retail financial services. The review will assess both the opportunities and risks associated with AI-driven decision-making, including concerns around bias, fraud and accountability. While AI tools could improve efficiency in areas such as payments and claims handling, the regulator has signalled...
Public sector pension schemes have been described as a major long-term liability for UK taxpayers, with estimated obligations of £1.4 trillion. Policy commentators argue that the current structure, including employer contribution rates of up to 30%, is unsustainable when compared with private sector provision. Proposals include moving towards defined contribution arrangements, which supporters say could...
HMRC confirms tax code changes for the new tax year HMRC has announced tax code changes for the 2026–27 tax year, affecting millions of employees, pensioners and self-employed individuals across the UK. Tax codes play a crucial role in determining how much Income Tax is deducted from your earnings, so even small changes can impact...
The England and Wales High Court has ruled that informal digital communications are insufficient to prove the transfer of a beneficial interest in property. In a bankruptcy-related dispute, the court rejected claims that ownership had passed via WhatsApp and email messages prior to insolvency. As a result, the financier’s former spouse was ordered to vacate...
Companies House has confirmed a delay to new identity verification requirements for individuals submitting documents on behalf of companies. The measures, introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, will now take effect from November 2026. The delay allows Companies House to prioritise the rollout of identity checks for directors and people with...
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has announced changes to how asset freeze targets are published. From January 2026, its consolidated list will be withdrawn, with the Foreign Office’s UK sanctions list becoming the primary reference point for sanctions designations. An exception will remain for certain Russia-related financial restrictions, which will continue to be listed...
A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies’ Tax Law Review Committee highlights the complexity and cost involved in setting up and running trusts for people with disabilities. The paper notes that eligibility rules are often poorly understood and compliance can be burdensome. To address this, the committee has recommended that HMRC publish a...
The England and Wales High Court has ruled on how an estate administrator should proceed where a beneficiary refuses to engage. The case involved a residual estate valued at £185,000, with the court deciding that the beneficiary’s lack of response did not amount to a disclaimer of entitlement. Instead, the court issued a Re Benjamin...
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