Boris Johnson has announced plans to raise funds for dementia research to £160 million a year by 2024. The act could be one of the last in his premiership having already announced his resignation as
The City of London Socio-Economic Diversity Taskforce, which the Law Society of England and Wales sits on, has today published a report into progression to senior levels in the UK financial and professional services, which
Diljit Kaur Sangha’s passing in late 2016 has caused a lengthy legal battle over his large estate. He made four wills in 1979, 2003, 2007 and 2016, the last of which included a disputed revocation
A London law firm have lost an appeal against a former client, who they claim broke a retainer which stated they owed the firm a duty of good faith. The case has raised questions as
To help the legal profession renew or purchase cyber insurance, the Law Society of England and Wales has today published revised and updated guidance outlining how firms can cover costs and losses in the event
Derek Rodgers, managing partner of major regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been elected as the new chair of LawNet’s member-led board. He takes on the role as the SME law firm network announces continued
The UK legal sector is set to receive £4 million of investment which will help develop technological advancements. This, it is hoped, will modernise the sector and keep the sector competitive on the world stage.
In an exclusive interview with Today’s Wills and Probate, the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has responded to criticism in the national press. The Times released an article on July 30th criticising the LeO for long wait
The ONS have published insights on mortality rates and have found startling differences for the life expectancies for those in different socio-economic groups. Her Majesty the Queen celebrated her 96th birthday this year, whereas in
With less than a month until the deadline for registering non-taxable trusts, 6th of October, HMRC have made several important updates to the Trust Registration Service (TRS) manual. The changes include include sections being added
Self-proclaimed Lord Brett McLean has claimed his late mother’s £300,000 house after he said she left him in order to look after her parrot and parakeet. McLean’s step-siblings took him to court to force splitting
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have announced a new type of pension scheme will, as of August 1st. The Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes (CDCs) differs from the existing UK pension schemes, Defined
A report by leading UK data scientists has revealed that the over-50s are being hit hardest by the current financial crisis and could face a lifetime of financial insecurity. That’s according to new research from
The nil rate band for Inheritance tax (IHT) has remained frozen at £325,000 since 2009 and will continue to be until 2026. The band will next be up for review in 2026 by which time
Due to the cost-of-living crisis, one in 10 adults have stopped – or are planning to stop – pension contributions. Around 5% of UK adults have stopped paying towards their company’s pension plan to save
A private wealth lawyer working for Coodes Solicitors in Cornwall has been selected to rank in the worldwide legal publication Chambers High Net Worth Guide. Richard Pollock, partner and Court of Protection team leader at
Join the Institute of Paralegals (IOP) next month for a virtual event on 28th July 2022 and hear from a guest speaker on a great topic, ask questions and to connect with others. Their free
Derby-based law firm, Right Legal Group, has acquired an additional new office space adjacent to their current head office situated at Wyvern Business Park in Derby. The new 5000sq ft office will provide much needed