Budget day often brings significant tax announcements. This year was rather more measured. Whilst there were no major changes to headline rates, the Budget included several targeted reforms affecting private wealth, family businesses, pensions and trusts, alongside a greater focus on HMRC compliance activity. Our specialists have summarised the key points and what they could mean in practice.

In the latest edition of London Arabia’s Beyond Boundaries magazine, Residential Property Partners, Reem Al-Jumaily and Shaima Jillood explore why London continues to appeal to international families and investors.

Seismic changes are coming to employment law, which will make it far riskier to dismiss employees, particularly those who are highly paid, or have valuable benefits such as share options. But could a little-used legal reform from over a decade ago hold the key to de-risking these changes for employers?

Boodle Hatfield is pleased to be included in eprivateclient’s Top Private Client Law Firms 2026, recognising leading private client law firms across the UK.