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The Legal Services Board has approved a significant increase in the Compensation Fund contributions solicitors must pay
Today, the Legal Services Board (LSB) announced a rise in the contributions solicitors make to the Compensation Fund, driven by the need for financial stability following recent high-profile collapses, including Axiom Ince. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) initiated this increase to ensure the fund remains adequately managed.

It is hard to think about giving away your assets while you are still alive, but doing so can help save Inheritance Tax when you die. In this article, head of private client Elena Stylianou explains how the ‘seven-year rule’ enables you to gift assets during your lifetime tax-free or at a reduced tax rate.
How is Inheritance Tax charged?
First, let’s look at how Inheritance Tax is charged. The current Inheritance Tax position is that a deceased’s estate is taxed at 40% on the value of the estate above the tax-free allowance of £325,000, subject to certain exemptions.

Are you confident that your business is compliant with asbestos regulations? If you are a duty holder you have a legal obligation to ensure that you are compliant. The HSE have the power to charge you fees if you fail to comply with the legislation.

With the still-young Labour Government having been in power for more than a month at the time of typing, transport consultants and their clients are continuing to see signs of how Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s administration will approach this critically important sector.
However, not all the news impacting on transport planning and infrastructure so far has been positive. Indeed, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves made a dispiriting announcement to the House of Commons on 29th July, stating that the new Government had discovered a large gap in the UK’s finances.

If you are a skier, which of your gear would you consider the most instrumental in your success on the slopes? You might be tempted to say your skis or helmet — but without the right boots, you would probably struggle to steer yourself as you ski.
What exactly would constitute the “right” boots? To put a long story short: those that feel right on your feet, without hugging either too loosely or too tightly. However, as no given person’s feet are identical to anyone else’s, standard off-the-shelf boots might not be good enough.

Peninsula has today announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir David Steel KBE, KStJ, DL, as the company’s first Non-Executive Director.
Sir David recently completed his four-year appointment as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar, which followed a long and distinguished career in the Royal Navy.

The Challenges in Modern Logistics
The logistics industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for about 14% of total greenhouse gas emissions. As pressure mounts to reduce this impact, companies are adopting more sustainable practices. For instance, energy-efficient industrial doors can significantly cut energy consumption and costs, contributing to greener operations.

The Challenges in Modern Logistics
The logistics industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for about 14% of total greenhouse gas emissions. As pressure mounts to reduce this impact, companies are adopting more sustainable practices. For instance, energy-efficient industrial doors can significantly cut energy consumption and costs, contributing to greener operations.

We are excited to announce the launch of our Summer 2025 trips!
We can’t wait to have you join us on these unforgettable journeys. Whether you’re passionate about service, eager to explore new cultures, or just looking for an exciting adventure, we have some of the best summer 2025 programs on offer for you. With destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, we have a carefully selected blend of unique opportunities for young travelers in middle and high school.
Why Choose The Road Less Traveled?

For significant numbers of the high-end businesses that work alongside our own digital marketing agency for fashion brands at Skywire London, the “Big Five” global fashion weeks continue to serve as crucial bellwethers for the future direction of this fast-moving industry.
Speaking of fast-moving, it might seem like it was only yesterday when many of us were discussing the implications of the collections on show at the February 2024 edition of London Fashion Week. That particular event kicked off LFW’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.