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YouGov poll ahead of November Budget shows over half of the British public want complete abolition of IHT
James Ward
7 October 2025
Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – August and September 2025
Here is the press round-up in the Regulatory and Professional Discipline sector covering the following dates: August and September 2025
2 October 2025
Updated Insolvency Code of Ethics: what do insolvency practitioners need to know?
The Joint Insolvency Committee, in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA), has approved and issued a revised Insolvency Code of Ethics. The updated Code took effect from 1 October 2025.
26 September 2025
New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion changes to the Actuaries’ Code and Guidance
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has introduced new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) requirements to the Actuaries’ Code and associated Guidance following a lengthy and wide-ranging consultation process with members, employers and other stakeholders.
These revisions reflect a broader regulatory trend, mirroring developments at bodies such as the SRA and ICAEW, towards strengthening professional ethics and workplace culture, particularly in relation to the fair treatment of others.
12 September 2025
Preparing for Martyn’s Law: The Role of the Competent Person in the Workplace (CPiW) Qualification
The UK’s approach to counter terrorism preparedness has taken a significant step forward with the passing of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law).
10 September 2025
Fire Safety Awareness: A Shared Responsibility Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire safety is not just a compliance issue—it is a matter of protecting lives, assets, and reputations. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), employers, landlords, and those in control of premises have a legal duty to ensure adequate fire safety measures are in place. Failure to comply can lead to severe legal and financial consequences, but more importantly, it puts people at unnecessary risk.