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Keeping the peace at Christmas – top tips for shared parenting over the festive season
Lauren Evans
21 July 2025
Changes to the Money Laundering Regulations: Panic stations or steady course?
HM Treasury has published its response to the 2024 consultation on the Money Laundering Regulations, and at first glance, the proposed changes appear to be constructive, and in some cases, quite welcome.
30 June 2025
Understanding the changes to the ICAEW's Code of Ethics: a three-part series
The ICAEW has indicated that it is expanding the definition of “Professional Behaviour” in its Code of Ethics to cover bullying, harassment, victimisation and unfair discrimination. Senior Leaders in accountancy firms need to be mindful of this important change: what should you do when behaviours which might breach the principle of Professional Behaviour are identified? An investigation should be undertaken, but it must be robust, fair and comprehensive. Potential criminal issues should also be navigated very carefully. You will then need to decide if, and how, any poor behaviours are reported to the regulator.
23 June 2025
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – historic legislation passes through the commons - A practical guide as to its application
On 20 June 2025, The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (the Bill) was passed through the House of Commons, with 341 MPs voting in favour of the Bill and 291 MPs against the Bill, with a narrow majority of 23 votes.On 20 June 2025, The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (the Bill) was passed through the House of Commons, with 341 MPs voting in favour of the Bill and 291 MPs against the Bill, with a narrow majority of 23 votes.
12 June 2025
The Care Quality Commission’s Bid to Progress
What’s the issue?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s update in May 2025 inevitably invoked a strong response with many in the health and social care sector. The regulator has openly acknowledged the significant delays that have affected providers in recent months - including in registration, assessment, report publication, and the handling of statutory notifications.
28 April 2025
RICS shines its spotlight on the use of AI: have your say
Another week, another consultation deadline for a proposed RICS standard. As foreshadowed in our previous blog, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is currently seeking feedback on its proposed Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence, 1st Edition standard (Proposed Standard).