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Our views on the new Discount Rate
Richard and Ian set out their views on the new minus 0.25% discount rate set by the Lord Chancellor under the Civil Liabilities Act
Roberts -v- Johnstone case of Swift to be televised on 23rd and 24th July 2019
We understand that the case of Swift -v- Carpenter at the Court of Appeal is set to be televised.
Welcome Changes to the Blue Badge Eligibility Criteria
The Blue Badge regulations will be amended from 30th August 2019, in England, for those with a hidden disability which limits their ability to walk safely.
Shooting Stars…
Ian Gunn ponders the woes of Woodford investors in the funds he managed.
Welsh Rates of Income Tax
From April 2019, the level of income tax paid by Welsh taxpayers will, to a degree, be determined by the Welsh Government. Rates may therefore vary from those paid by tax payers in England and Northern Ireland.
The rise and rise of Inheritance Tax
Richard Winward considers the increase in IHT receipts and the things to think about to mitigate the potential impact
Mixed Age Couples: Changes to Pension Credit and Housing Benefit
New rules came into effect this month for couples who are treated as ‘mixed-age’ under benefit regulations.
Richard Cropper has been invited to become a member of the Ogden Working Party
It is with great pride that we can announce that Richard Cropper has been invited to become a member of the Ogden Working Party, as it starts work on the 8th edition.