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Under Schedule 36 of the Finance Act 2008, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) may require a taxpayer to provide information or documents that are reasonably required for the purpose of...

Tenants who are unhappy with service charges they are asked to pay can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for a determination of whether the charges are payable. Recently, the...

If you wish to change to your will, it is always advisable to do so promptly rather than leaving it until later. This was amply demonstrated by a recent case...

Under Section 42(7) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, an adoption order may not be made unless the court is satisfied that sufficient opportunities to see the child with...

Consumers should always be sure that they fully understand any financial product they intend to use and that they only deal with reputable providers. A recent report on steps taken...

Tenants who wish to challenge any deductions made from their deposits at the end of their tenancies should ensure they follow the dispute resolution procedures of the relevant tenancy deposit...

A woman who was left nothing in her father’s will has succeeded in her claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 for reasonable financial provision from...

The High Court recently ruled on an application by the Lord Chancellor for declarations that the marriages of 79 couples no longer subsisted on the date of their final divorce...

When entering into business relationships, it is always sensible to record any agreements in writing to minimise the risk of later disputes. The point was demonstrated in a recent case...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced that more than 11.5 million taxpayers filed self-assessment tax returns for the 2023/24 tax year by the deadline of 31 January 2025. ...