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Portugal Property Boom: What International Buyers Need To Know Before Making The Move
Portugal’s rise as one of the world’s most sought after property destination has been remarkable. Once viewed as one of Europe’s quieter markets, it is now firmly on the radar of international investors seeking both lifestyle and long-term value. From Lisbon’s cultural revival to the Algarve’s enduring appeal, Portugal’s property market continues to attract buyers looking for more than just a second home.
United Kingdom Commercial
DG
Dixcart Group Limited
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£10 Million Regeneration Plans Unveiled For Southport Town Hall Gardens
New plans reveal how Southport Town Hall Gardens could be transformed through a £10 million regeneration project following the tragic events of July 2024. The proposals aim to create a welcoming botanical garden and performance space that honors the memories of Alice Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Stancombe while recognizing the extraordinary strength and compassion shown by the Southport community.
United Kingdom Real Estate
Bond Turner
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Stakeholders Invited To Shape The Future Of Work-Based Migration To The UK
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into work-based immigration, examining how migration policy connects to skills development and training initiatives. The inquiry seeks evidence from employers, academics, and organizations on critical issues including salary thresholds, shortage occupation lists, visa eligibility criteria, and mechanisms to incentivize domestic recruitment over reliance on migrant labor.
United Kingdom Immigration
LS
Lewis Silkin
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Football Clubs And Players' Agents In Scope As UK Consults On Extending Anti-money Laundering Regulation
The UK government has published its first anti-money laundering strategy, signaling a potential regulatory shift that could bring professional football clubs and players' agents under formal AML supervision for the first time. With the 2025 National Risk Assessment identifying football's £6 billion turnover as an attractive target for illicit finance, and the EU already moving to regulate the sector from 2029...
United Kingdom Government
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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What Do The New Statistics Published By The Office For National Statistics Tell Us About Family Life In England And Wales?
The Office of National Statistics has released new data on divorce and civil partnership dissolution in England and Wales through 2025, revealing that the average relationship ends after approximately 13 years. With over 105,000 couples legally ending their relationships in 2025 and cohabitation rates rising to 24.3% of coupled households, these statistics highlight the urgent need for comprehensive legal frameworks that address both married and unmarried partnerships.
United Kingdom Family
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Weightmans
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We’re Going Wild: Nature Restoration Levy And The First Draft Environmental Delivery Plan
The UK government has introduced a radical new National Planning Policy Framework alongside groundbreaking Nature Restoration Levy Regulations, fundamentally reshaping how development impacts on protected habitats are managed. This policy shift moves away from project-by-project environmental assessments toward strategic-scale nature restoration funded through a developer levy system. Will this new approach successfully balance the urgent need for housing and infrastructure with legal obligations to restore
United Kingdom Environment
LA
Lester Aldridge LLP
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UK ‘Windfall’ Bank Tax Would Worsen An Already Complex System
UK banks face the prospect of a new windfall tax as campaigners push for additional levies on strong reported profits, while industry leaders warn of potential consequences for lending, investment, and the UK's position as a global financial centre. This analysis examines the practical implications of adding another layer to an already complex sector-specific tax regime that includes corporation tax, banking surcharge, and bank levy.
United Kingdom Tax
RPC
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DWP Launches Consultation On Consolidation Of Small DC Pots
The UK government has unveiled proposals for automatically consolidating small deferred pension pots through multiple consolidator schemes, addressing the growing challenge of 13 million pots worth less than £1,000. The consultation explores a federated delivery model with central oversight, examining authorisation regimes, data infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks across both trust-based and contract-based pension schemes.
United Kingdom Employment
Sa
Sacker & Partners
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Visitor Levy — Overnight Success?
New discretionary powers for mayors and local leaders to introduce visitor levies have sparked controversy in the UK hospitality sector. With Manchester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh already implementing accommodation taxes ranging from £1 to 5% per night, the industry faces questions about whether these charges support local regeneration or place unsustainable burdens on an already heavily-taxed sector. As more cities consider following suit, the debate intensifies over balancing municipal revenue needs a
United Kingdom Government
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Weightmans
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The Cost Of England’s Care Gap: Why Delays In Cancer Treatment Demand Urgent Focus
Recent BBC analysis reveals that England's NHS continues to miss critical cancer treatment targets, leaving patients waiting months for essential surgeries while their conditions potentially worsen. This examination explores the systemic pressures creating these dangerous care gaps, the profound human cost of treatment delays, and practical steps patients can take to navigate an overstretched healthcare system.
United Kingdom Litigation
JS
JMW Solicitors LLP
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European Commission Proposes European Innovation Act
The European Commission has unveiled a European Innovation Act designed to strengthen the EU's innovation ecosystem by addressing two critical challenges: limited access to finance for IP-rich businesses and fragmented regulatory frameworks across Member States. The proposal introduces measures including a common IP valuation framework, streamlined R&D procurement procedures, and harmonized regulatory sandboxes to help startups and scaleups commercialize their innovations more effectively.
European Union Strategy
LS
Lewis Silkin
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