The fee to make an application to the Court of Protection will reduce to £365 from 22 July 2019.

The recent case of FL v MJL [2019] EWCOP 31 looked at the authority of a deputy to make gifts from the surplus income of the person whose funds he manages.

Solar panels can offer a reliable, long-term energy solution for schools that may reduce their electricity bills, reduce carbon emissions and provide schools with an alternative income.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued a series of guidance notes regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK pension schemes.

Fiona has worked in the charity sector since qualification in 2000, including previously as Comic Relief's first in house lawyer

A public consultation on the Charity Governance Code, running until 11 August 2024, seeks feedback on its content, structure, applicability, language, and accessibility. The Code guides charities on high governance standards, complementing their legal and regulatory obligations.

A public consultation has been launched to seek comments on the new draft Code of Fundraising Practice.

When applying to be appointed as someone's financial Deputy or awaiting a registered Lasting Power of Attorney to be returned from the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)

The success of the UK vaccination programme has led to some new questions for employers, but the answer to these is largely based on long-standing employment law principles.

The Spring Budget is due to be announced on 11 March 2020, will the Community Housing Fund be affected?

We consider the recent findings of government research regarding the approach of UK lenders in relation to properties affected by Japanese knotweed.

The new government has announced plans to scrap widely anticipated reform of the social care charging scheme.

The Liberty Protection Safeguards delay could lead to a better outcome. Judge Eldergill suggests. Professor Anselm Eldergill, a judge in the Court of Protection...

We are pleased that the Lord Chancellor has announced the discount rate for personal injury lump sum compensation payments.

The Q&A provides a helpful reference point for employers when responding to a DSAR.

Many trustee boards have taken steps to mitigate for the current coronavirus pandemic and most schemes are now settling into the ‘new normal'.

The new regime to replace ASTs will be introduced from 1 May 2026 and charities should consider the implications now.

We consider important steps to take in this lock down period in relation to your property insurance. As the lockdown period continues, it is important to think about the impact it may have on the terms of your insurance cover.

Landlords in the habit of granting assured shorthold tenancies ('AST') will be familiar with the statutory requirement that the tenant of a new AST

The UK Budget 2024 introduces a £1 million cap on Agricultural and Business Relief, with a 50% relief rate for amounts exceeding this threshold. New Inheritance Tax rules for pensions and death benefits will take effect in 2027.