27/02/2017. Views are sought on five draft statutory codes of practice that will set out in detail – with examples of best practice – how each of five powers in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 should be used by public

On 30 January, the compensation limit for deposits with banks, building societies, credit unions and other firms authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority in the event of a firm’s insolvency was increased from £75,000 to £85,000. The limit for joint

21/02/2017. How to reward local authorities for achieving growth in business rates and help them share and manage risk are key questions in a consultation marking the latest stage in reforming the local government finance system to allow authorities to

21/02/2017 People who persist in smuggling small amounts of tobacco through Customs on a regular basis could face ‘multiplying penalties’ that increase by 100% of the potential lost revenue (PLR) for each subsequent wrongdoing committed within a specified period, under

13/02/2017. The practice of investing open-ended funds in illiquid assets – eg land and buildings, infrastructure and unlisted securities – is the focus of a Financial Conduct Authority discussion paper seeking views on the problems that can arise how well