Wedlake Bell Insights

    • Bulletins
    • Sep 2, 2025

    DG Resources Ltd v Revenue and Customs

    Among the changes effected by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 was, with effect from 4 March 2024, the introduction of an obligation of a limited company to use an “appropriate address” for its registered office (s 86(1)

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    • Bulletins
    • Aug 21, 2025

    Could tax reform speculation chill the residential property market?

    In the news this week, headlines have been dominated by speculation of no less than 4 major tax changes that could reshape the residential property market. With the Autumn Budget approaching, uncertainty is mounting over how these proposals might affect

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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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    • Building Safety Act
    • Aug 14, 2025

    Gateway to success: BSR’s new approach to high-rise building control applications

    A significant but welcome change of approach for the BSR, if as stated, it supports better gateway application outcomes and reduces avoidable delays. These changes can be briefly summarised as: Targeted engagement may be offered to those submitting multiple applications

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    • Bulletins
    • Aug 14, 2025

    Upcoming changes to the NSIA notification service: Transition to gov.UK one login

    From 2 September 2025, users will be required to access the NSIA notification service using the GOV.UK One Login, replacing the current multi-factor authentication system. GOV.UK One Login is a single sign-in system that enables users to access various government services

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    • Bulletins
    • Aug 12, 2025

    Employment Rights Bill – Key amendments update

    In our view, some changes will likely be accepted, while others may face opposition when the ERB returns to the House of Commons. Below is a summary of the most important changes and their implications for employers and their workforce:

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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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    • In Trust
    • Jul 25, 2025

    Finance Bill 2025/2026: Government confirms Agricultural Property Relief (“APR”) and Business Property Relief (“BPR”) reforms effective from April 2026

    There now follows an eight week technical consultation period closing on 15 September 2025. Subject to any consequential amendments to the draft legislation, the changes to APR and BPR will take effect from 6 April 2026, and will have wide-reaching implications

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    • Bulletins
    • Jul 24, 2025

    Stevens v Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd

    The issue before the Supreme Court in Stevens v Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd & Anor [2025] UKSC 28 was  whether a person who dishonestly assisted a constructive trustee in dissipating the trust fund was liable to compensate the beneficiary for the consequential

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