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HMRC launches over 1,000 Serious tax investigations in Major Crackdown

HMRC initiated 1,091 'COP8' and 'COP9' investigations targeting serious tax evasion, aiming to recover over £6bn. High-profile cases include Bernie Ecclestone's £650m fine

UK financial sanctions regime

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) advises 1,000 firms on compliance with UK financial sanctions, addressing control gaps

Record low in road traffic accident claims

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) reports the lowest-ever number of road traffic accident claims in Q4 2023, raising concerns about the real impact of government reforms

UK Government abandons divorce mandatory mediation

The government is set to launch a pilot program for early legal advice, catering specifically to parents and caregivers navigating challenges in agreeing on child arrangements

NCA issues amber alert on art world

The National Crime Agency (NCA) issues a January 2024 alert, cautioning UK regulated businesses, including art storage facilities, about the risk of criminal exploitation by sanctioned high net-worth individuals

Mickey Mouse copyright protection law

With the expiration of copyright protection around Mickey Mouse, a surge in creative reinterpretations is anticipated

Lingering injustice

New Ministry of Justice data exposes the ongoing 21-year miscarriage of justice, keeping thousands in prison under abolished IPP sentences

Court of Appeal orders re-review in political prisoner case against Dechert LLP

Court overturns Dechert's privilege claim, orders re-review in human rights abuse case of Karam Al Sadeq

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