The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a U-turn on controversial proposals to reform the current probate fee system – which would have raised the cost of probate for many bereaved families.
Record year for SEIS, suggests study
A record number of businesses will raise funds through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) in 2017, a new study has revealed.
Much-publicised mistake costs senior figure her job
Failing to declare a possible conflict of interest this week cost the job of a senior figure at one of Britain’s biggest institutions.
Supreme Court rules in favour of charities in inheritance dispute
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has awarded charities the majority of an estate after it was disputed by an estranged daughter.
Calls for property sellers, not buyers, to pay SDLT
A leading UK mortgage lender is calling upon Chancellor Philip Hammond to consider radical reforms to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) ahead of his forthcoming Budget announcements.