Local authorities to receive an extra £41m for Renters’ Rights Act enforcement
The government has announced an extra £41 million for local authorities to cover the costs of enforcing the Renters’ Rights Act, in addition to £18 million announced last autumn. The £60 million in funding will be shared across 317 local authorities in England. From 1 May 2026, councils will have enhanced powers and obligations to […]
FCA consults on the interpretation of cryptoasset activities ahead of summer policy statements
Following confirmation the issuing, management and transfer of cryptoassets is to be regulated, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on its interpretation of cryptoassets activities ahead of the publication of policy statements in the summer. In December, the government confirmed cryptocurrency would become regulated, with providers required to register with the Financial Conduct […]
Nottinghamshire law firm transitions to employee owned trust
Nottinghamshire Law Firm Fidler & Pepper has announced the business has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT) in a move it says is “designed to protect the legacy, values, culture and independence that have shaped the firm for more than a century”. An EOT is a business structure in which a company is owned […]
From paper to platform: Evaluating digital conveyancing in the UK
Dr Saidunnabi Piyal, senior lecturer in law at the University of Wolverhampton, offers an academic’s view of the conveyancing journey from paper-based systems to digital platforms. Electronic conveyancing refers to the use of digital systems to manage, exchange and process information and documentation involved in property transactions. By replacing traditional paper-based methods with secure […]