Wedlake Bell Insights

    • In Trust
    • Jan 13, 2026

    New year, new rules: key tax planning opportunities for the year ahead

    Make use of available agricultural or business inheritance tax reliefs Currently, qualifying agricultural or business assets can receive up to 100% relief from IHT under agricultural property relief (APR) or business property relief (BPR) as applicable. From 6 April 2026

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Dec 11, 2025

    Globally Speaking – UK Budget Update

    The UK Budget delivered on 26 November 2025 introduced a series of targeted measures for internationally mobile, UK‑connected individuals and families with cross‑border wealth, but do not represent the sweeping tax reforms that had been predicted. The Budget is arguably

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    • In Trust
    • Dec 3, 2025

    Trust compliance update: new HMRC mandatory registration rules

    Amendments made to the International Tax Compliance Regulations 2025 have resulted in a new mandatory registration requirement for trusts that are defined as “financial institutions” (FI) or “trustee-documented trusts” (TDT) for international tax information exchange purposes, with existing affected trusts

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    • In Trust
    • Dec 3, 2025

    Budget 2025: Chancellor announces transferability of agricultural property relief and business property relief

    The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, used her highly anticipated Budget on 26 November 2025 to announce that the £1 million allowance for agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) will be transferable between spouses and civil partners with effect

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    • In Trust
    • Nov 26, 2025

    Budget 2025: an end to the speculation

    While perhaps not as bad as was feared, the announcements confirmed today, from the “high value council tax surcharge” to income tax rate hikes for property, dividend and savings income, will shape decisions for families, trustees, and investors over the

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    • In Trust
    • Nov 11, 2025

    In Trust – November 2025

    With the UK facing economic headwinds and political recalibration, all eyes are on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. Her pre-Budget statement this week, referencing “necessary choices,” has further fuelled speculation

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    • In Trust
    • Aug 18, 2025

    50/50 shared care

    Whilst there was historically a view that the mother is the primary carer of any child(ren) there has been a shift in the way cases are dealt with in the Family Court. Jen Ball, senior associate in the family team

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Aug 12, 2025

    Relocating with a child internationally

    This article will help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and the process ahead. Do I have to make an application for permission to relocate internationally? If agreement can be reached between you and the parent to be left behind that

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