Bethan Darwin

We are delighted to welcome Steve Broach KC of 39 Essex Chambers to speak to Weightmans ICB clients and contacts on lawful decision making and the distinctive issues for healthcare commissioning, in a webinar on 3 October 2024 (2-330pm). If you work in an ICB and would like to attend please do sign up on the link below, or contact me directly to discuss. #weightmans #healthandcarelaw #ICBs #publiclaw

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I found the recent publications from The Charity Commission (on charity finances, insolvency etc) massively helpful. Notwithstanding these publications are from The Charity Commission (and not OSCR), much of the material is relevant in Scotland. There are different guides for different legal forms. User-friendly and very helpful reads - and much needed in the current climate when charity trustees are being called upon to take tough decisions. These cover concepts such as wrongful trading and going concern. As always, I am here if anyone would like a chat. #charities #thirdsector #governance https://lnkd.in/eJW84XZK

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Following the announcements in the Budget, further details have now been published regarding the proposed reform to agricultural property relief and business property relief: https://ow.ly/QNCh50TXv50 #APR #AutumnBudget #BusinessProperty

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Is your umbrella/intermediary/payroll company putting your workers at risk of a bill from HMRC for underpaying tax and national insurance when they think they have paid it???? You need to be vigilant, get your workers to check their personal Gov Gateways make sure the employer is named and they can see their tax affairs are up to date and correct, ensure you have visibility of the actual RTI submissions from your supplier and cross reference them against the payslips!!!!

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We achieved another WIN for our client in Leeds County Court yesterday with a successful Motor Finance Claim! However, I want to draw attention to another case that we unfortunately lost. This case highlights a critical issue we are constantly facing with this claim type that doesn’t get the attention it fully deserves. On the same day, in the same court, and with the same judge, we had two claims against Volkswagen Financial Services. Claim 1: - Amount of Credit: £32,009.28 - Total Amount Payable: £41,281.23 - APR: 6.8% - Commission: £2,816 (7% of the Total Amount Payable) We won this claim, securing £3,008 inclusive of 5% statutory interest from the date of the letter of claim. Claim 2: - Amount of Credit: £42,108.00 - Total Amount Payable: £56,139.07 - APR: 9.6% - Commission: £840 We lost this claim. The key point of concern here is the commission disparity. How can a loan of £42,108 with a higher APR of 9.6% result in a commission of only £840, while a loan of £32,009 with an APR of 6.8% pays a commission of £2,816? The logical answer is that it shouldn't. But the reality is that it does because the lender enables this disparity. The lender’s rates and terms document allows dealers to control the commission they receive. In Claim 1, the dealer capitalised on the buyer's eagerness and secured a high commission. In Claim 2, possibly due to less buyer enthusiasm or end-of-month sales targets, the dealer opted for a lower commission to close the deal. The crux of the issue is that lenders permit dealers to set commissions at their discretion, often resulting in significant financial differences for clients. This discretion, embedded in the retail rates and terms agreement between the lender and dealer, can lead to thousands of pounds in variation per agreement for the sake of commission. This inconsistency and lack of transparency are what needs to be addressed and acknowledged by the regulator, the FOS and the media and a suitable and fair redress mechanism needs to be put in place to remedy the gross mis-selling that has been going on for years and years. Darren Anthony-Bott Salmaan Shahid Mike Arnall Lukasz M. Simon Evans Peter McKenna Heara Mahmood Humeira Rafiq Iqra Latif Gia Raees

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Three key changes when it comes to Estate Planning for UK individuals: 1. From April 2027 a pension will no longer be an IHT mitigation vehicle; 2. APR is greatly reduced from April 2026; and 3. BPR in a similar vein will be a less effective IHT mitigation tool.

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Please read our latest blog about the changes on how to make a probate application #UKLawFirm #ProbateLaw #Altrincham https://lnkd.in/eW8BuVbb

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Single Wills vs Mirror Wills: What’s the Difference? When considering which type of will best suit your needs, it’s essential to understand the nuances between a single will and a mirror will. Each serves a distinct purpose and caters to different circumstances, ensuring your wishes are upheld and your loved ones are provided for after you’re gone. Find out more in our recent blog here: https://lnkd.in/dVxBZtpe

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https://lnkd.in/dhHCbHrQ No major surprises on the planning front - encouraged to see: - the aim to respond to the NPPF consultation by the end of the year remains unchanged, - re-iteration of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill to be introduced next year; and - £46m additional funds to help LPAs with the backlogs and upskilling of staff (but whether that is actually enough is another question!)

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Employee ownership trusts are increasingly popular routes to exit- a case study giving an example of how this has worked for others is here. https://lnkd.in/eTT-y4nc If you are planning to sell a business in the future, and want to find out more, please do get in touch

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Is turnover rent the way forward for the high street? I have written a short article on turnover rent and how it works. I would be interested to hear your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/eCMDSquH

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A really informative #sharedinsights drawing lessons from NHS governance reviews. Have a read and join us for our next session.

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A really interesting #sharedinsights which focused on what lessons can be learnt from NHS Governance Reviews and national inquiries. The link to the note of the session is below

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