“The Probies” or The Probate Industry Awards – now in its seventh year – has confirmed broadcaster Kate Garraway will host the annual event on 24th April at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London. This is set

New research from Legal & General (L&G) reveals that one in five (21%) people who withdrew a cash lump sum from their pension pot did so as soon as they turned 55. However, many are

Some high net worth (HNW) parents are relying on inheritance to fund childcare due to a lack of planning, according to new research from wealth manager Charles Stanley. The research reveals a striking gap in

Lawfront announces that Brachers has joined the fast-growing legal services group, a development bringing another client and growth focused firm into the Group and taking revenue to over £100m. Brachers is a firm in the

Ellisons has strengthened its Private Client team in Essex with the appointment of Ian Johnston as a Partner, bringing the total number of Partners at the firm to 34. Ian joins Ellisons with over 16

A retired High Court judge has warned that the UK’s proposed assisted dying legislation would overwhelm the judicial system, calling for alternative safeguards. Nicholas Mostyn told MPs that requiring a High Court judge to rule

Working people and businesses are set to benefit from new rules that will give more flexibility over how occupational defined benefit pension schemes are managed. Hosting a meeting with leaders of Britain’s biggest businesses in

For the first time in over a year since Q3 2023, more than 15,000 customers became active in the equity release market. This activity included signing up for new plans, accessing drawdowns from existing plans,

The Estate Registry, owners of bereavement notification services NotifyNOW and Settld, has called on the Financial Conduct Authority and the government to go much further in its plans to require firms to accept digital death

Over two thirds of Gen Z will rely on Bank of Mum and Dad for big life purchases but over half of them say it comes with strings attached, according to new research. A study

The 2025 STEP Private Client Awards are now open for entries. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Private Client Awards, which celebrate excellence in private client practice. They are recognised across the industry

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed changes to the rules replacing the non-domiciled (non-dom) tax regime, set to take effect in April 2025, as reported by STEP. The revisions will amend the temporary repatriation concession to

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has opened its consultation to increase civil legal aid fees for those working in housing and immigration sectors. The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the proposed hike in

The Ministry of Justice has announced it will retain all original wills, following extensive public consultation that revealed widespread opposition to their destruction. The decision, welcomed by experts and practitioners, underscores the enduring importance of

Thousands of people who lost significant sums after the collapse of pre-paid funeral firm Safe Hands Plans Ltd have expressed outrage at the minimal repayments they are set to receive after years of waiting. Safe

The High Court has found in Roberts, (R, on the application of) v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2025] EWHC 51 (Admin), that the way in which the Department of Work and

Celebrated actress Pauline Quirke is stepping away from public life after being diagnosed with dementia, her husband Steve Sheen has revealed. ITV News reported that the 65-year-old star of the beloved sitcom Birds of a