By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior reporter focused on law and professional services. Contact her via email on maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B

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Inheritance tax: Bill for Britain’s ‘most hated tax’ hits record

January 22, 2025

HMRC collected £6.3bn in inheritance tax in the last nine months, but with changes to the code announced in Budget, this bill is expected to get bigger.
Covid BI: Final stage for lawsuits that put insurance lawyers into the spotlight

January 22, 2025

Following covid pandemic, an influx of business interruption cases put insurance lawyers into the spotlight. Now these cases are facing the final stage in court.
Man United legend Bryan Robson to be hit with tax bill over ambassador role

January 21, 2025

Former Man United legend Bryan Robson has lost a chunk of his IR35 case against HMRC leaving him exposed to a undisclosed tax bill
UK sale of collapsed Bulb to Octopus under microscope in legal battle

January 21, 2025

The UK government's sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb is at the centre of focus of an appeal today as British Gas and E.ON seek a judicial review on the deal
UK court rejects SocGen’s plea to move £118m row with Clifford Chance to France

January 21, 2025

The English Court of Appeal has rejected French bank SocGen plea to move its negligent claim against magic circle law firm Clifford Chance a French court
Judge rules Aldi infringed on Thatchers’ cloudy lemon cider trademark

January 20, 2025

In a landmark ruling on look-alikes, the Court of Appeal ruled that Aldi infringed on the British cider brand Thatchers' trademark with its cloudy lemon cides
KPMG: Regulator probes Big Four firm over audit of Ladbrokes-owner Entain

January 20, 2025

The accountancy watchdog has kicked off an investigation into Big Four firm KPMG over its audit of gambling giant Entain
UK economy: Firms are optimistic but Trump’s trade wars loom large

January 20, 2025

British business leaders are optimistic about growth potential but most are concerned about Trump's US tariffs and the impact of trade wars on their businesses.
UK consulting sector to grow for next two years as AI’s impact expands

January 20, 2025

The British consulting sector is expected to grow by single-digit growth in the next 12 months, with a near 9 per cent increase predicted for 2026 with eyes on AI
British airline pilots body win landmark appeal against Ryanair

January 17, 2025

The British Airline Pilots Association has achieved a win in the Court of Appeal today over over illegal blacklisting practices at Ryanair

Wayve lands AMD, Arm and Qualcomm cash as UK self-driving push gathers pace

Russell set to join Pollock after London meetings with Matchroom

Celebrating Pan Am’s iconic legacy as airline plans return to the skies

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