A judge could soon decide a small claim on the papers over a party's objection. Plus advocates' fee rises from 28 July, new Family Procedure Rules and inquest legal aid contracts.
VAT on electricity drops to zero from 1 October to 31 March 2027. Plus the first Pension Schemes Act commencement, June insolvency figures and HMRC's inheritance tax consultation.
The Department for Business and Trade revised the Employment Rights Act timetable on 16 July. Tribunal limits still double on 1 October, but harassment and union measures moved…
The SRA has sent client money rule changes to the Legal Services Board. Every firm holding client money would file an annual accountants' report, with penalties for late…
The Ministry of Justice proposes an average 11% rise in advocates' criminal legal aid fees, funded by GBP 34 million a year. The AGFS consultation closes on 26…
Legislation Day on 13 July brought draft Finance Bill 2026-27 clauses covering HMRC information powers, error correction, cryptoassets and pensions. The technical consultation closes on 7 September 2026.
The DWP published draft regulations on DB pension surplus release on 10 June. Trustees would need low dependency funding and a three-year actuarial certificate before paying anything out.
MHCLG published its home buying and selling reform roadmap on 19 June. Sellers will provide upfront information at listing, and a code of practice for agents follows later…