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Director disqualified over £13.9 million Barclays scam - what this means for corporate liability reforms
28 Jul 2026Ben Hay, Legal Director in our Fraud team has been quoted in the media on the disqualification of a director following a £13.9 million scam on Barclays.
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Updated EHRC Services Code due to come into force in August
27 Jul 2026The updated EHRC Services Code will replace the 2011 code from 5 August 2026.
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Jurisdictional challenges in the Charity Tribunal - what do you need to know?
27 Jul 2026The performance of the Charity Commission has been in the news recently and we have had a number of enquiries about challenging Charity Commission decisions. With that in mind, it seems timely to consider some instances where it is not possible to challenge Commission decisions. We do this by reference to two decisions from the Charity First-tier Tribunal (the Tribunal). These cases highlight the importance of understanding the statutory framework governing appeals and reviews under the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
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Financial distress & duties to creditors - a reminder to look beyond your charity's beneficiaries
27 Jul 2026Recent news reports on the closure of The Big Difference arts venue on the High Street in Leicester city centre due to financial struggles and the decision of the trustees of Big Difference Company to make a serious incident report to the Charity Commission are just the latest in a serious of instances of charities closing due to financial distress and insolvency. These instances often illustrate all too well the oft-quoted line about insolvency happening "Two ways: gradually, then suddenly” leaving beneficiaries, employees and other stakeholders bewildered, and charity trustees fighting to justify their decisions.
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Governance lessons from the Nottingham Islam Information Point case
27 Jul 2026During the summer holiday period, many faith buildings will be busy with a variety of community activities including play schemes for young children, religious or language education, summer weddings, and a variety of seasonal events, as well as regular services. For some, the summer also provides an opportunity to invite external speakers whether to cover the absence of regular preachers or to contribute to seasonal gatherings.
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12 months on: is your fraud prevention strategy still fit for purpose?
23 Jul 2026September marks 12 months since the failure to prevent fraud offence came into force. If your organisation falls within scope, this is a useful opportunity to step back and consider whether the fraud prevention measures put in place before September 2025 remain effective and appropriate.
