New Bar Council chief appointed
The General Council of the Bar (Bar Council) has announced a successor to current chief executive Malcolm Cree CBE, who is retiring after eight years at the head of the organisation. Jim Morris CB DSO will join the Bar Council on 23 March 2026. Morris joins from retail communications technology company VoCoVo after a career […]
Millions to receive extra help with investment and pension decisions, FCA says
At least 18 million people could receive extra help with investments and pensions over the next decade, following the introduction of a targeted support framework by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new service will allow firms to make specific suggestions to consumers, so they can make better informed decisions about what to do with […]
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025: A foundational change to English property law
The Property (Digtal Assets) Act delivers clarity on the legal status of assets. The Society of Will Writers explain what it means for wills, trusts and estate planning. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025, which came into force on 2 December, delivers long-awaited clarity on the legal status of digital assets. Although short […]