Funeral director jailed for 20 years for preventing lawful burials ‘on an industrial scale’
A former funeral director has been imprisoned for 20 years for multiple counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial, after remains were found in his Hull funeral premises in 2024. Robert Bush, 48, formerly of Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire, was found guilty of 67 charges, including 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent […]
Jack Charlton’s World Cup winners’ medal ‘subject to £200,000 IHT’
The son of footballer Jack Charlton has been told he must pay £200,000 in inheritance tax (IHT) for the World Cup winners’ medal his father received following the England team’s 1966 victory over West Germany. In an interview with radio station Talksport John Charlton said he had been left the medal in his father’s will […]
Equity Release Council appoints John Godfrey as chair
The Equity Release Council has appointed John Godfrey as its new chair, replacing David Burrowes who steps down in October after nine years. Godfrey has more than four decades of experience gained from senior leadership across financial services, government and public policy. His government roles include head of the No.10 policy unit, where he led […]
News HMCTS service escalates probate applications after 12 weeks
HM Courts and Tribunals Service has introduced a new probate application escalation process for cases that haven’t been resolved after 12 weeks. The process also provides an additional route for cases that have already been queried but require further investigation. The escalation route aims to improve visibility of outstanding applications and ensure delayed cases can […]
HMRC shares crypto tax warning
HMRC is contacting people it believes may have underpaid income tax or capital gains tax (CGT) on crypto transactions. The agency is sending letters to individuals who have engaged in crypto asset activities to ensure they’re reporting the transactions. Crypto assets are treated in the same was as other assets and are subject to CGT […]