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UK to raise social media age limit

The UK plans to increase the minimum age for social media access to 16, following Australia's lead addressing online safety for children

SPP urges HMRC to reconsider pension tax

The Society of Pension Professionals has called on HMRC to address concerns over inheritance tax on pensions to avoid confusion for families affected by bereavement

Progress in cleaning up Companies House

A new report highlights ongoing improvements to the Companies House register aimed at tackling economic crime

Court of Appeal overturns Palestine Action proscription ruling in Home Secretary v Ammori

Court of Appeal restores Palestine Action's proscription, recalibrating deference owed to the Home Secretary on national security.

Mirza v Lewin: High Court limits scope of stay pending late appeal bid

A £1.3m costs order stands, but the court grants a narrow window for an appeal on procedural fairness grounds.

XX v YY: EAT rules duress cannot be ignored when assessing gross misconduct

A teacher dismissed over a message sent under duress wins on wrongful dismissal as the EAT revisits repudiatory breach.

SJ Interview: Paul Marco

Paul Marco, Managing Partner of Trowers & Hamlins, speaks to Solicitors Journal

When the rules can't keep up

From Westminster to the courts, the rules are being written faster than they can settle

Emma Carr joins Shoosmiths Commercial Litigation team

Shoosmiths has expanded its Commercial Litigation practice with the addition of partner Emma Carr from Gowling WLG

Fieldfisher assists Powy to expand network with new acquisition

Powy has acquired RAW Charging Network, adding 138 electric charging points across five major outlets