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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 Sole traders, informal partnerships and outdated partnership deeds are common.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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Barbican Quarter Organisation Ltd) v City of London Corp [2026] EWHC 687 ( Admin) What was the background? The claimant, Barbican Quarter Organisation Ltd, sought to overturn a planning permission issued by the City of London Corporation for the London Wall West scheme. A striking aspect was that the Corporation featured on both sides of the fence: it was the defendant as local planning authority, yet also the interested party as landowner and developer. That dual role meant the case raised a self-grant planning permission issue. The impugned decision was the permission dated 11 December 2024, following the authority’s 17 April 2024 resolution. The primary ground relied on regulation 64(2) of the Town and Country Planning ( Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, SI 2017/571, which obliges an authority to put in place suitable administrative measures to secure functional separation where it is both promoter and...
Quantuma Advisory Limited and others v Colin Mear Ltd and another [2025] EWHC 3580 ( Ch) What are the practical implications of this case? Insolvency professionals are unlikely to find the outcome unexpected. It reaffirms that, under rule 12.64 of the Insolvency ( England and Wales) Rules 2016 ( IR 2016), SI 2016/1024, procedural flaws in administrator appointments and in extensions can be rectified only where no injustice arises. The court also signalled a readiness, in suitable circumstances, to make retrospective administration orders to regularise defective extensions, including on a Bradford Bulls footing. Even so, the judgment illustrates the boundaries of the court’s indulgence. Relief was granted where creditors suffered no prejudice and raised no objection, yet the court stressed that the jurisdiction to make retrospective administration orders should be exercised with caution. Practitioners should not assume that retrospective relief will be available as a matter of...
In this issue: Electricity and gas market regulation, licensing and taxation Networks and network connections Renewable energy Capacity Market, balancing services and energy system flexibility Nuclear energy Air emissions, efficiency, and climate change International energy New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Energy resources on Lexis+® Daily and weekly news alerts Electricity and gas market regulation, licensing and taxation DESNZ publishes guidance on domestic energy tariff reductions DESNZ has released guidance for domestic energy suppliers on delivering mandatory tariff reductions from 1 April 2026, reflecting the government’s 2025 Autumn Budget promise to cut typical household energy costs by around £150. The document outlines how suppliers must apply bill discounts to domestic electricity and gas as a result of two policies: the Renewables Obligation to Exchequer scheme, which removes 75% of domestic RO costs from...
EU financial services developments MEPs adopt new bank resolution and depositor protection rules As part of the crisis management and deposit insurance ( CMDI) review, EU MEPs have approved fresh rules to widen the coverage of the EU framework for the orderly resolution of failed banks, aiming to limit economic disruption and safeguard depositors. The package seeks to expand the range of banks captured by the EU’s bank failure legislation, providing stronger protection for taxpayers’ money. It also intends to equip authorities to handle prospective bank failures more effectively and to harmonise depositor protection across the EU......
In this issue: Sanctions Aviation finance Real estate finance Debt capital markets Derivatives Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Useful information Sanctions Supreme Court confirms Russia sanctions pause payments under letters of credit pending licence and explains scope of SAMLA section 44 defence ( Uni Credit Bank Gmb H, London Branch v Constitution Aircraft Leasing ( Ireland) 3 Ltd; Uni Credit Bank Gmb H, London Branch v Celestial Aviation Services Ltd) The Supreme Court has unanimously rejected the appellants’ appeal and upheld the respondent’s cross-appeal in Uni Credit Bank Gmb H, London Branch v Constitution Aircraft Leasing ( Ireland) 3 Ltd; Uni Credit Bank Gmb H, London Branch v Celestial Aviation Services Ltd [2026] UKSC 10. It ruled that regulation 28(3)(c) of the Russia ( Sanctions) ( EU Exit) Regulations 2019, SI 2019/855,...
In this issue Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Consumer protection Contracts Intellectual property Lex Talk®Commercial: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Horizon Scanners and Trackers Advertising, marketing and sponsorship ASA rulings—25 March 2026. The Advertising Standards Authority reviewed two objections about nutrition-related claims in ads for alcoholic beverages and upheld both. See: LNB News 25/03/2026 37. Consumer protection DBT publishes response to late payments consultation outlining legislative measures. The Department for Business and Trade has issued its reply to the consultation on addressing poor payment practices, confirming plans to bring forward legislation to tackle late payments, estimated to cost the UK economy £11 billion a year. Proposals include expanding the Small Business Commissioner’s ( SBC) powers to investigate, adjudicate disputes and impose financial penalties on habitual late payers; setting a...
In this issue: Practice and procedure Domestic abuse Private children Public children Financial provision International children Daily and weekly news alerts New content Updated content Useful information Practice and procedure Professional negligence and limitation—the roll of impecuniosity in constructive knowledge ( Kay v Martineau Johnson) In Kay v Martineau Johnson ( A firm) [2026] EWCA Civ 224, the Court of Appeal examined how actual and constructive knowledge should be approached in claims against solicitors for professional negligence. It also addressed whether a lack of means is pertinent when assessing reasonable steps, including seeking expert opinion, for determining the date of knowledge. James Davies, barrister and Mediator at New Square Chambers, explores the practical consequences in Professional negligence and limitation—the roll of impecuniosity in constructive knowledge ( Kay v Martineau...
Does the new returns tool unlawfully penalise consumers for exercising their right to return items? The consumer–trader relationship sits under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 ( CRA) and the Consumer Contracts ( Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 ( CCRs). Under the CCRs, individuals who enter contracts by distance means (for instance, online) enjoy a right to cancel a retailer contract. In particular, a shopper may cancel an online purchase at any point within the cancellation window, although this can be subject to enhanced delivery charges, deductions for any use, the expense of sending goods back, and the price of any services supplied during that window. Ordinarily, the period for cancelling is 14 days (though some businesses do allow longer return timeframes). When a cancellation is made, the retailer must return any sums paid by the customer, including standard delivery charges (but...
In this issue: Regulated activities Prudential requirements Financial crime and sanctions Complaints, compensation and claims management Investigations, enforcement and discipline Regulation of derivatives Investment funds and asset management Consumer credit, mortgage and home finance FSMA regulated pensions activity Payment services and systems Dates for your diary New and updated content Financial Services Enforcement Database Daily and weekly news alerts Lex Talk®Financial Services: a Lexis®Nexis community Regulated activities The Financial Conduct Authority has issued examples of strong and weak practice to help firms shape consumer segments for targeted support. These practical illustrations build on policy statement PS25/22, Supporting consumers’ pensions and investment decisions: rules for targeted support. Source: Targeted support: firm considerations when designing consumer...
Mergers CMA issues interim report in ABF/ Hovis merger in phase 2 investigation; provisionally finds competition concerns in supply of bread and certain bakery products in Northern Ireland, but not in Great Britain The CMA has released its interim report and interim notice for its phase 2 inquiry into the proposed purchase of Hovis Group Limited ( Hovis) by Associated British Foods plc ( ABF), to be effected through ABF Grain Products Limited. ABF, a London-headquartered, international group spanning food, ingredients and retail, operates across five divisions, including grocery and retail. Via its UK bakery arm, Allied Bakeries ( AB), it makes and supplies both branded and own-label bread and bakery goods, with brands such as Kingsmill, Allison’s and Sunblest. Hovis produces and distributes branded and private label bread and other bakery products, chiefly under the Hovis and Mothers Pride names. Since 2020, it has been...
In this issue: Tax treatment Budgets, Autumn Statements and Finance Bills New content Useful information Dates for your diary Weekly highlights from other practice areas Tax treatment HMRC launches consultation on reporting close company payments to participators HMRC has opened a consultation on plans that, if taken forward, would bring in compulsory reporting rules for close companies (broadly, those controlled by five or fewer participators, or by any number of participators who are directors). Companies would be required to supply HMRC with details of their transactions with participators. Close companies would need to disclose information on transactions between the company and its participators, including: payments, whether in cash, by bank transfer or otherwise sales of assets to the company acquisitions of assets from the company dividends or other distributions, and any other transfer of value from the company to the...
In this issue: Employment Rights Act 2025 Status and worker categories Employment tribunal equality claims Diversity and gender pay gap Pay Maternity, parents and carers Data protection and employee information Corporate governance Employment Tribunals New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Employment resources on Lexis+® Lex Talk®Employment: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Employment Rights Act 2025 Employment Rights Act 2025 ( Commencement No 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) ( Amendment) Regulations 2026 SI 2026/323: this instrument brings into operation defined provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 ( ERA 2025) on 1 April, 6 April and 7 April 2026. These Regulations set the timetable for commencement across those dates, while ERA 2025, s 85 is expressly slated to take effect on 1 April 2026......
In this issue: Audit Directors and company secretaries Nature of membership Share purchase agreement Corporate governance Equity capital markets EU developments Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Audit FRC introduces revised approach to audit supervision The Financial Reporting Council ( FRC) has set out an updated model for supervising audits, aimed at supporting a high quality, resilient and trusted UK audit market and profession, and has also issued a policy statement explaining how the new regime will function. This represents a development of the FRC’s supervisory framework. The FRC states the approach is designed to deliver a more proportionate, effective and integrated system of oversight, reflecting shifts in the audit market and the wider ecosystem. See: LNB News 25/03/2026 51. Directors and company secretaries Gardner Aerospace Holdings Ltd v Upton [2026] EWHC 555 ( Ch) The High Court found that Mr Antony Upton, former CEO and CFO of Gardner...
In this issue: Fiscal events Companies and corporation tax Individuals and income tax Taxes management and litigation Real estate tax Scotland Wales Capital gains tax VAT Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Fiscal events National Insurance Contributions ( Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill awaiting Royal Assent after House of Lords withdraws amendments On 25 March 2026, the House of Lords pulled back its amendments to the National Insurance Contributions ( Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill after rejection by the House of Commons. The Bill now awaits Royal Assent. See: LNB News 24/03/2026 39. Companies and corporation tax HMRC opens consultation on reporting close company payments to participators HMRC has launched a consultation proposing new obligations to report dealings between close companies and their...
In this issue: Air emissions and climate change Energy efficiency and buildings Energy efficiency of products Energy for environmental lawyers Environmental disputes and proceedings Environmental permits and consents ESG and sustainability Hazardous substances and chemicals Nature, biodiversity and habitat conservation Waste Waste producer responsibility regimes Water, flooding and drainage Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Air emissions and climate change Defra has begun consulting on its intended framework for the fifth round of reporting under the Adaptation Reporting Power ( ARP5). It is inviting views on expanding the scope to bring in Strategic Authorities and on introducing targeted mandatory returns to tackle under-reporting. Further, a suite of narrower, sector-focused adjustments shaped with sector stakeholders is outlined. The consultation closes on 20 May 2026. See: LNB News 25/03/2026...
In this issue: Key developments UK immigration control: how it works Family routes Challenging immigration decisions and enforcement Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Key developments Future developments— Immigration calendar and Immigration White Paper Our Immigration calendar highlights upcoming changes of note for business immigration advisers. In parallel, the Practice Note: Immigration White Paper 2025—summary, tracker and resources delivers an updated, panoramic overview of progress on the May 2025 White Paper ‘ Restoring control over the immigration system’, including the ‘ Earned settlement’ proposals. It sets out the principal suggested reforms for business immigration practitioners, offers commentary on possible implications, and tracks implementation on a rolling basis, with links to relevant resources. UK immigration control: how it works Many visa fees to rise from 8 April 2026 The Home Office has issued its visa fees table for applications made on or after 8 April 2026. The schedule confirms that a wide range of visa and...
De La Sala and another v De La Sala and others [2026] EWCA Civ 282 What are the practical implications of this case? This decision pinpoints the correct yardstick for assessing “materiality” on applications to set aside a final financial remedy order. A failure to disclose is material where, absent that breach, the resultant order would have been “substantially” or “significantly” different. That approach faithfully aligns with Livesey (formerly Jenkins) v Jenkins [1985] FLR 813 and Sharland v Sharland [2015] UKSC 60, [2015] 2 FLR 1367. Crucially, the enquiry is not whether the entire foundation of the order has collapsed. Such terminology is confined to Barder applications—those involving unforeseen events that fundamentally vitiate the basis of an order (see Barder v Barder ( Caluori intervening) [1987] 2 FLR 480). The judgment further underscores that the obligation of full and frank disclosure is treated with utmost...
In this issue: Trade marks/passing off Patents Copyright & associated rights IP & AI Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Trade marks/passing off Court of Appeal decides indefinite trade mark licence was capable of termination on reasonable notice ( Zaha Hadid Ltd v Zaha Hadid Foundation) A trade mark licence described as set to ‘continue indefinitely’ was not to be treated as perpetual or as incapable of termination absent some additional factor pointing to that reading. On the proper construction of the agreement, the court regarded a term permitting termination on reasonable notice as inherent in the bargain. Consequently, the licence could be ended on reasonable notice at any time by either side, even though the document specified express termination provisions only for the licensor. Written by Andrew Mace,...
In this issue: Pension Schemes Bill The Pensions Regulator Financial Conduct Authority Daily and weekly news alerts Dates for your diary Trackers Pension Schemes Bill Bill amendments agreed in Report Stage of the House of Lords On 16, 19 and 23 March 2026, notable changes (including non-government proposals) were agreed to the Pension Schemes Bill, most prominently scrapping the reserve power to dictate how certain schemes invest their assets, whilst preserving the broader framework on scheme scale. The Lords also set out a fresh regulatory exemption from scale obligations, permitting schemes to forgo consolidation where it would not enhance member outcomes, together with new duties on the government to factor in innovation and competition when drafting regulations. Other agreed amendments include: confirming that the guided retirement duty extends to deferred members as well as active members and pensioners adding a new chapter to the PSB on the Atomic Weapons...
In this issue: Local government reorganisation Public procurement Planning Social housing Adult social care Children’s social care Education Governance Local government finance Healthcare Highways Environmental law and climate change Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Local government reorganisation MHCLG publishes decisions on local government reorganisation The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ( MHCLG) has issued an update letter confirming that no determination has yet been reached on proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, with further assessment ongoing before arrangements are finalised. MHCLG has also released consultation findings and letters confirming implementation in devolution priority areas to create: five unitary councils in Essex, Southend-on- Sea and Thurrock, five unitary councils (option 1A) in Hampshire, Isle of Wight,...
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