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R (Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd) v Welsh Ministers [2026] EWHC 670 (Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? The ruling reinforces the constitutional divide between the courts and the legislature. It explains that the scheme and framework of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (GWA 2006) embody that separation of powers, and that any judicial attempt to recognise and enforce a common law obligation on Welsh Ministers to consult prior to introducing legislation in the Senedd would trespass upon that boundary. This is not a departure from established principle; case law has already upheld comparable rules for lawmakers in Scotland and at Westminster. However, this is the first express confirmation of the position for Welsh lawmakers, and the first time this dimension of the GWA 2006 has been analysed in such depth. The court examined earlier
The solution arrived through the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), a quasi‑judicial body handling mass claims, created under UN Security Council Resolution 687. By addressing environmental harm—most notably via its ‘F4’ claim class—the UNCC set a seminal benchmark shaping how international law and contemporary arbitral panels allocate financial responsibility for wartime ecological devastation. With present-day wars in areas such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East bringing dam breaches, strikes on chemical facilities, and the burning of farmland, the UNCC’s legacy endures as an essential reference point for states, global investors, and companies engaged in post‑conflict arbitration. The F4 claims: Quantifying the unquantifiable Prior to the 1990s, mechanisms in international law for war reparations overwhelmingly favoured property loss, foregone earnings, and bodily injury. The natural world was commonly treated as a mute, non-compensable victim of armed hostilities...
Understanding the farming business as a business Many farms still use long-standing structures that arose by habit, not strategy. Sole traders, informal partnerships and outdated partnership deeds are common. While once effective, such setups can cause major issues around succession, tax planning and involving the next generation. A corporate team can take a fresh, business-led view of the farm, asking: Who owns the land and other critical assets? Who manages daily operations? Who carries the risk and who enjoys the return? What is the enduring plan for succession? From this review, the team can confirm whether the current setup is fit for purpose or if an alternative — for example an updated partnership agreement, a company, a limited liability partnership, or a blended model — would better meet the family’s aims. Tax efficiency through joined-up advice Tax sits at the centre of most
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The bank revealed it had reached a settlement with Paul and Nikki Turner, who were victims of a £245m ($330m) lending fraud orchestrated by six ex-staff from HBOS’s impaired assets division, all of whom were jailed earlier this year. The financial details of the deal were not made public. A Lloyds Banking Group spokesman said in a statement that the group apologises for the severe personal hardship the Turners endured and recognises their crucial contribution, over more than a decade, in campaigning relentlessly for justice for every victim of the criminal behaviour at the HBOS Reading Impaired Assets Office. To date, Lloyds has paid around £29m in compensation to 35 of the 63 businesses concerned......
Original news Senior HBOS banker and associates found guilty of corruption, LNB News 31/01/2017 141 A former HBOS manager, a financial adviser and their network were found guilty of corruption, fraudulent trading and laundering funds after operating a racket that eventually left the bank facing losses of about £250m in total. Ex-banker David Mills and cohorts plotted to line their own pockets, forcing companies into collapse along the way. Their conduct deliberately prioritised personal gain, with severe consequences for the companies involved and for the businesses affected. What is the background to the investigation in this case? On 30 January 2017, Judge Beddoe at Southwark Crown Court passed sentence on five banking staff and private business advisers for offences tied to a £245m fraud on HBOS customers between 2003 and 2007. This stemmed from a complex, six-year Thames Valley Police inquiry, codenamed Operation Hornet. It became the...
What are the key changes brought about by the coming into force of the FCA’s new rules on price comparison sites? The FCA has brought in new provisions for high-cost short-term credit ( HCSTC) in section CONC 2.5A of the Consumer Credit Sourcebook ( CONC) within the FCA Handbook. These rules introduce extra obligations in the following areas: Rankings When credit brokers act as price comparison websites ( PCWs), HCSTC products must be listed in ascending order by price, calculated using the total amount payable ( TAP). The display must ensure that neither the order of results nor the prominence of any product is determined by the firm’s commercial interests or its commercial relationships. Advertising On PCWs, any financial promotion or other advertising for HCSTC must appear outside the ranking tables and not be mixed within them, and the search results must be clearly distinct from any...
The UK remains the global frontrunner in offshore wind, with 5GW already operating and a goal of 10GW of installed capacity by 2020. The scale of schemes is growing steadily, helping to capture significant economies of scale. For example, in February 2016 DONG Energy announced plans to proceed with construction of the 1.2GW Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm, set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm (and expected to use Siemens 7MW turbines). The UK’s referendum decision to leave the EU has sent shockwaves through political and investment communities. Regarding offshore wind, ministers rapidly signalled after the vote their intention to maintain investment in clean energy, including offshore wind. For instance, on 29 June 2016 Amber Rudd, then Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, stressed the ongoing intention to bring forward more offshore wind, subject to further cost...
Original news Vukota- Bojic v Switzerland ( Application no 61838/10) What were the key issues considered by the European Court of Human Rights ( ECt HR)? In Vukota- Bojic v Switzerland, the ECt HR addressed two principal matters: whether covertly obtaining surveillance material amounted to a violation of ECHR, art 8 (‘right to respect for private life and family life’), and if such material was relied upon in legal proceedings, whether that would result in a breach of ECHR, art 6 (‘right to a fair hearing’) In considering whether security camera footage obtained through covert surveillance constituted an interference with the claimant’s art 8 rights, what were the main factors taken into account (the permanence of the records, refusal of the courts to destruct tapes, etc)? In essence, the court held that acquiring secret surveillance infringed ECHR, art 8. It confirmed that the scope of...
Government sets out plans to reform public financial guidance for consumers In March 2016, the government published a consultation paper outlining a proposal to replace MAS, TPAS and Pension Wise with a fresh delivery model. It is inviting views on how the services should be established and assessed, and on creating effective links between the two new guidance bodies and the broader sector, so that consumers can move seamlessly between guidance and advice providers. Views are requested on service design, assessment, and building links with the wider sector. The consultation closes on 8 June 2016. What is the background to this? The government states that it wants consumers to have access to high-quality, impartial, levy-funded, free-to-client financial guidance (public financial guidance). In October 2015 it launched two reviews—the Financial Advice Market Review ( FAMR—a joint review with the Financial Conduct Authority) and the Public...
It has now been just over a year since DPAs became available, but how are they being used in practice? Just over a year on from the introduction of DPAs, how are they actually being applied? In short, there have been no concluded matters to date, though we understand negotiations are in progress in a number of high‑profile cases... What is the legal framework around DPAs? The legal basis for DPAs is contained in the Crime and Courts Act 2013, s 45 and Sch 17. These provisions outline the scheme, while operational detail is provided in joint guidance from the Serious Fraud Office ( SFO) and the Crown Prosecution Service. In essence, a DPA is an arrangement between a prosecutor—most commonly the SFO—and a corporate organisation: a criminal charge is brought but not pursued provided the organisation fulfils pre‑negotiated conditions, typically including payment of a...
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This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...
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