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Taking a fresh look at charity governance with the updated Charity Governance Code
02 Feb 2026Looking ahead into 2026 from the dark depths of January, charity leaders may well have New Year's resolutions to strengthen the foundations of their charities' through improved governance processes and behaviours. A great place to start would be the Charity Governance Code, recently updated in November 2025.
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How new Companies House ID requirements are working in practice
02 Feb 2026In our latest article on the topic, we look at how new ID verification requirements are working in practice and consider some of the queries that have arisen as charitable companies deal with them.
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Charity Commission merges Dudley Mosque charities using rarely used legal powers
02 Feb 2026The Charity Commission has used its legal powers under s 79(2) to create a scheme, merging two charities which are each subject to an inquiry.
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Court of Appeal decision highlights worker status risk for charities using volunteers
02 Feb 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officer qualified as a “worker” when attending activities for which he was entitled to claim remuneration.
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Your first conversations with a lawyer: How to get started with a personal injury claim
29 Jan 2026What to expect when you first speak with a lawyer and how these initial chats help shape your personal injury claim.
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The High Court’s decision in Epping Forest DC v Somani Hotels: what it means for commercial property owners and why planning control matters
29 Jan 2026Planning control sits at the heart of how property can be used. The definition of 'development' under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 includes any material change of use of land or buildings. Where changes are made without consent, the use may become unlawful, exposing owners to enforcement action with serious consequences.
