The long awaited decision in Radmacher v Granatino 2010 UKSC 42 handed down by The Supreme Court on 20 October 2010 is very important reading for anyone about to get married (and their advisors), those who already hold a pre-nuptial agreement, and those currently considering inheritance tax planning.

In fact, there have been a series of maternity scandals and local reviews that have identified recurring problems in maternity care. This includes the recent report by Donna Ockenden into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, published a week before the Amos Report.

The Insolvency (Amendment) Rules which came into force on the 6 April 2010 introduce a more rigorous and transparent regime dealing with a trustee’s remuneration and expenses.

Housing providers are set to gain a significant new tool for tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) when Respect Orders come into force on 26 October 2026 under the Crime and Policing Act 2026. The new orders are intended to provide a flexible civil enforcement mechanism for persistent ASB, while introducing stronger criminal consequences when an order is breached.