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Rebuilding lives after brain injury: the role of the Court of Protection
Jemma Garside
17 April 2026
Moving to the UK from the US? Plan before you pack
A move to the UK from the US often begins with practicalities such as visas and travel arrangements, but those steps are only the start. From a tax perspective, the more important issue is not the date of arrival, but when UK tax residence is triggered. That question is governed by strict rules and, for many US individuals, the answer is far less intuitive than expected.
14 April 2026
Bricks, mortar and a bigger tax bill: What international property owners need to know about UK real estate in 2026
UK property has long been a magnet for international wealth. From prime London townhouses to rural estates, buyers from across the globe have regarded British real estate as a safe, prestige asset class. But the tax landscape has shifted dramatically, and for those owning or acquiring UK property from overseas, the rules are now considerably more complex — and more expensive.
2 December 2025
Relocation, relocation, relocation….
Is your camel’s back broken yet? Or will this year’s Autumn Budget be the proverbial last straw?
Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget in 2024 not only brought in an immediate increase to capital gains tax (CGT) rates, but also announced a swathe of changes to the taxation of international individuals which mostly took effect on the 6th April this year.
10 October 2025
YouGov poll ahead of November Budget shows over half of the British public want complete abolition of IHT
A YouGov poll* commissioned by law firm Kingsley Napley shows 54% - over half of the British public - now want a complete abolition of Inheritance Tax (IHT), up from 49% a year ago.
14 August 2025
IHT kite-flying ahead of the Autumn Budget
There have been a flurry of media reports that the Treasury is considering changes to the IHT regime at the next Budget in the form of a gifting cap or amending the tapering rules on gifting. The reports make clear nothing has been decided but the kite-flying will no doubt focus minds on estate planning in the weeks ahead.