Wedlake Bell Insights

    • Pensions Compass
    • Apr 29, 2026

    Pension Schemes Act 2026 – what’s in force and what’s coming up?

    Timescale for making Regulations: An Act of Parliament such as the PSA 2026 is scrutinised as it passes through its Parliamentary Stages in the House of Commons and House of Lords. In contrast, Regulations are made by, in effect, the

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    • Insights
    • Apr 28, 2026

    For those who want a calmer divorce – the Resolution Together model

    This is called The Resolution Together model, which was developed by Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. Why Resolution Together? For many couples, the appeal is

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Apr 24, 2026

    Globally Speaking – April 2026

    The international private client landscape continues to shift, shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, political change and increasingly divergent tax and regulatory regimes. Some internationally mobile families may find themselves outside the jurisdictions they originally expected to be living in, prompting a

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    • Bulletins
    • Apr 23, 2026

    Unfair dismissal reform: what employers need to know now

    Taken together, these changes mark a fundamental shift in risk for employers. Decisions that were once low‑risk — dismissals during probation or exiting senior employees on settlement agreements close to the “cap” — will require a more considered approach. A

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    • Bulletins
    • Apr 22, 2026

    His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v MR Currell Lt

    The company in this case operated a painting and decorating business. It was a family business. Mr and Mrs Currell both became directors, and their two sons also became involved. By November 2010 the shareholdings were approximately 31% each held

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Apr 20, 2026

    The Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF): act now or regret it later

    From 6 April 2025, the remittance basis of taxation was abolished and the “Foreign Income and Gains” or “FIG” regime was introduced. Under the FIG regime, a “new” UK resident pays no UK tax on FIG, even if brought to

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Apr 15, 2026

    Why a health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is just as important as one for finance and property

    Importantly, your appointed attorneys can only act if you lack mental capacity — but when that point is reached, having the right people legally empowered to speak for you can make a profound difference. A properly drafted health and welfare

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    • Insights
    • Apr 10, 2026

    Clarified guidance from HMRC on VAT treatment of overage

    Please note that this article only considers VAT issues in relation to overage payments – there are other tax issues which also need to be considered, which are beyond the scope of this article. Key Takeaways For housebuilders, overage can

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    • Bulletins
    • Apr 9, 2026

    Kession Capital Ltd

    On 22 April 2025 Sridhar Venkiteswaran, a judgment creditor, made written demand on the company for payment of its debt to him. That prompted the company to go into administration under Sch B1 para 22 Insolvency Act 1986 on 28

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