Plan to repopulate abandoned Highland Clearances village
A Scottish village, whose population was evicted in the 1800s as part of the Highland Clearances, may be lived in once again if a local community proposal is approved. The village of Rosal was emptied between 1814 and 1818 on the orders of Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland, who wanted the land used for sheep farming. […]
New “Insur-Tech” provider raises £1.7m investment
Bequest is creating a digital revolution in the insurance industry with the sole purpose of simplifying wills and life insurance for the millennial market. Today Bequest announces its £1.7 million investment and the launch of its life insurance offering as it strives to make sure everyone has access to life insurance that doesn’t break the […]
STEP celebrates 30 years of advising families across generations
STEP, the professional association for practitioners who advise families across generations, today celebrates 30 years of being at the forefront of change in the inheritance planning industry by setting high standards and promoting education for trust and estates advisers worldwide. The organisation, whose 20,000-strong global membership comprises lawyers, accountants, trustees and others who help families […]