Why data protection changes matter now Recent data protection changes have introduced important updates that organisations across the UK need to be aware of. Whether you run a business, charity, or professional practice, handling personal data correctly is no longer just best practice—it is a legal requirement. These updates aim to modernise existing rules, clarify...
Household energy bills are expected to rise over the coming years after Ofgem approved major investment in the UK’s energy infrastructure. The funding will be used to upgrade electricity networks and gas pipelines, supporting future demand and renewable energy projects. While the regulator says the investment should reduce long-term costs by improving efficiency, consumers are...
Retailer Mothercare has warned that its future is uncertain after breaching the terms of an emergency loan agreement. The announcement led to a sharp fall in the company’s share price. Recent financial results showed a significant drop in sales and revenue, while outstanding debt remains high. The company has acknowledged that there is material uncertainty...
HMRC has lowered the interest charged on late self assessment tax payments, reducing the rate from 8% to 7.75%. The change reflects the link between late payment interest and the Bank of England base rate. Taxpayers who miss the 31 January deadline still face fixed penalties, followed by daily charges and further percentage-based penalties if...
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a consultation on a new regulatory framework for crypto-assets, aiming to align them more closely with rules that apply to traditional financial products. The proposals are based on policy plans first published in 2023 and would bring crypto-assets under FCA supervision in a similar way to shares and other...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has proposed new measures to strengthen protections around client money held by law firms. Under the plans, firms would be required to submit all accountants’ reports directly to the regulator and provide an annual declaration confirming compliance. This approach was previously in place until 2014, after which only reports highlighting concerns...
Businesses across the UK’s hospitality and leisure sector are preparing for significant financial pressure as reforms to business rates take effect from April. Seasonal attractions, hotels, pubs and restaurants are expected to see notable increases, raising fears of higher prices, reduced staffing and potential closures. Industry analysis suggests that popular festive destinations and visitor attractions...
A group of European banks has been ordered not to redeem EUR280 million of on-demand bonds owned by the Russian fertiliser group EuroChem, because the EuroChem companies’ true owner is a Russian national whose assets are frozen under EU sanctions. The bonds are governed by English law, so the case was heard in the England...
The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) collected by HMRC continues to rise rapidly, reaching £ 6.7 billion in the 2022/23 tax year, some 12 percent higher than the 2021/22 figure. One in every 21 deaths resulted in an IHT charge, equal to the previous high of 2016/17 before the residential nil-rate band was introduced. The...
In FS Capital v Adams (2025 EWCA Civ 53), the England and Wales Court of Appeal ruled that transactions carried out by FS Capital Ltd were void because they constituted a breach of three insolvent Jersey trusts that held substantial loan assets. The transactions cut out the beneficiaries and diverted the assets to a company under...
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