On 1 September 2025, a new corporate offence of ‘Failing to Prevent Fraud’ came into force under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). The offence places a duty on organisations to prevent fraud carried out by employees,…
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading representative body for the conveyancing industry, has today (22nd October 2025) announced the date and theme of its 2026 Annual Conference. Taking place on Thursday 12th February next year at a new venue, The…
Risk and compliance specialist Legal Eye is highlighting important changes coming into effect from Companies House which will impact how company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) are verified. From mid-November 2025, all existing directors and PSCs will be…
With artificial intelligence (AI) tools becoming increasingly embedded in legal practice, Legal Eye – a leading provider of risk and compliance solutions – is urging firms to ensure they have robust governance in place when adopting new technologies. The Legal…
Beth Rudolf, Director of Delivery at The Conveyancing Association, on today’s Government home buying and selling reform announcement: "The Conveyancing Association welcomes these reforms, which we and other industry stakeholders have long campaigned for, in order to deliver a better…
Instructions/Completions/Cancellations rate/Pipeline data – % increase/decrease on previous month Instructions: (Pink arrow down) 8% Instructions decreased by 8% compared to the previous month Completions: (Pink arrow down) 28% 28% fewer remortgages were completed in August Cancellation rate: (Pink arrow up)…