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Reflections on the demise of Woodford and the nature of managing investment funds.
Ian Gunn considers the risk of 'star worship'.
Be careful that your expert is indeed that!
Ian Gunn considers what makes a expert witness expert.
Changes to NS&I savings rates
On 2nd September 2019, National Savings and Investments withdrew from general sale its popular Guaranteed Growth and Guaranteed Income Bonds.
Sneaky, sneaky: Universal Credit slides a little nearer
Sneaking in, just days before the parliamentary recess, the government introduced regulations allowing the Universal Credit (UC) ‘managed migration’ pilot to begin and for the compensation of certain claimants forced over to the UC system.
Swift -v- Carpenter is to be live streamed next week
The Court of Appeal hearing in the accommodation claim case of Swift is to be streamed live
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
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.