Understanding what a Final Order means can help you move forward with confidence. It confirms that your marriage or civil partnership has legally ended, but there are still important considerations that may affect your future. This guide explains the key implications and the steps you may wish to take next.

The latest Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) was published in October 2025. It applies to charities which prepare their accounts on an accruals basis for accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. 

For most charities with a public-facing dimension, the arrival of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law, marks a significant legal shift. Introduced in response to the UK’s experience of terrorist attacks on public venues, including the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the Act is named in memory of Martyn Hett and aims to close a long-standing gap in UK law. 

In 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.

The 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. 

The 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.

The Employment Rights Act will make significant reforms changes to many aspects of employment law. 

Planning 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.