Government to maintain pension triple lock
The recent deal between the Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party will see the pension lock being maintained throughout the UK.
May sees rise in deaths
According to recently published provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of deaths recorded in May 2017 reached 44,253.
New will-writing website aims to challenge perceptions of death
A digital will-writing company has launched a rebrand designed to change the way people think about and deal with death.
Who is the Lord Chancellor?
The appointment of David Liddington as the new Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice was recently announced.
Three key appointments for firm investing in growth
Three key appointments have been made as part of an expansion strategy at a West Midlands Law Firm.
4MLD: What does it mean for Wills and Probate?
The 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (EU) No. 2015/849 came into force on 26 June 2015 with an aim to enhance the existing strategy to counter both terrorist financing and money laundering.
Estate planning business nominated for customer service award
A Somerset-based estate planning business has been nominated as a WOW! Awards finalist for the third consecutive year.
Record amount of IHT paid by British families
New research has indicated that inheritance tax paid by British families has reached an annual total of £5 billion.
Half of workers plan on taking pension lump-sum
Recent research has indicated that upon reaching retirement, over half of working-age people intend to take up to 25% of their pension as a lump sum.
New report reveals care homes could be breaking the law
Some care home residents are being treated unfairly according to a report from the Competitions and Markets Authority.
SRA highlights publication of Treasury money laundering regulations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is working on new guidance for law firms, which it aims to publish shortly, following the announcement of new money laundering regulations today (Friday 23 June) by the Treasury.
Changes to pension transfer advice proposed by FCA
New proposals on pension transfer advice have recently been published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Consultation on social care reform: Expert response
The Institute of Legacy Management has recently responded to the proposed consultation on social care highlighted in the Queen’s Speech earlier this week.
Legal marketing experts launch new website
Solve Legal, the owners of publications Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Wills and Probate, are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new website.
Willwriting Academy awarded formal CPD accreditation
The Willwriting Academy Limited has been accredited as a formal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider by the CPD Standards Office.
A Masterclass for Property Investor clients
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SRA sets out progress in Annual Review
The progress made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in maintaining professional standards, protecting clients and delivering its objectives has been set out in its Annual Review. Published today, Thursday 22 June, the SRA’s Annual Review reflects on its work from the last practising year, 2015/16. It also sets out how the SRA is working in […]
30% of pensioner income taxed
Recent research has indicated that pensioners paid around a third of their income in tax during 2016.
2017 is the year for Anti-Money Laundering to triumph in the UK… Transparency is key
With the rise of digital money laundering, the risk of a business getting caught up in such operations has never been higher.
New bill aims to streamline public financial guidance
A new Financial Guidance & Claims Bill aims to replace three providers of publicly funded financial guidance with a single Financial Guidance Body.
