This Monday, 29 Mar, from 12 noon BST, schools across the world can apply for a free ticket to watch one of three live streamed performances of #OVPlayback #OVLorax Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Find out more: bit.ly/38TihcO

New statement of insolvency practice on pre pack administration sales (SIP 16) published. Updated for connected party SI icaew.com/-/media/corpor…

The updated IVA protocol published today will provide a framework for consumer IVAs to the industry gov.uk/government/pub…

New pre-pack guidance from the Insolvency Service on connected persons sales gov.uk/government/pub…

New powers announced today means we will be able to investigate the conduct of directors of dissolved companies. The measures will help to combat directors who dissolved their companies to avoid paying staff or their tax. gov.uk/government/new…

Calorie labelling on menus is ineffective, and dangerous to people affected by eating disorders. We’ve drafted a letter asking your MP to oppose this legislation - take action here: bit.ly/3uFuIl8

All businesses providing debt solutions must put the needs of their customers first. We will continue to work closely with our partners, including Financial Conduct Authority, to better protect consumers who need debt advice.

.R3 Press Office, ICAEW, Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA) and ICAS met this morning to discuss R3’s BBLs FAQs, and in particular the answer given by the contributors to Q.10. A joint meeting with Insolvency Service is being sought next week.

Comp alert! The finished copy of #DidISayThatOutLoud by @fifiglover & @janegarvey1 is gorgeous. Started reading last night & I was laughing out loud (see what I did there?). I have one hardback to GIVE AWAY thanks to Orion Spring. RT to win, winner picked random tmr 5pm. UK only

You can now book tickets for our conference Forward Thinking: Insolvency strategies for a post-pandemic economy Tickets, Fri 19 Nov 2021 at 10:00 ow.ly/wXEn50GlgfQ

Sheffield City Council : Save space for walking and cycling in Sheffield - Sign the Petition! chng.it/hPMKPNMf via Change.org UK

💡 We are delighted to be hosting the Insolvency Service conference Forward Thinking: Insolvency strategies for a post-pandemic economy on 19 November 2021. Sign up to attend online👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/forward-thin…

🆕 Ban on fees being paid to debt packagers from debt solution providers under new Financial Conduct Authority proposals. Consultation ow.ly/LPV450GPz9B Consultation closes 22 Dec

NEW: Financial Conduct Authority is seeking views on banning debt packager firms from being paid to refer customers on to other firms. We are working closely on shared concerns in this area, and strongly believe businesses providing debt solutions must provide impartial and appropriate debt advice.

For Day 6 of our Advent Calendar we’ll be giving away a care package, including prizes from our local favourites including - Yorkshire Blankets, Our Tiny Bees, Seven Hills Gifts, The Yorkshire Candle Co, CollardManson & Sorrels Cocoa Bakery. Simply RT for the chance to win!

🆕 Prescribed Part net property limit extended to £800k in NI from 4 Nov 2022 bringing into line with UK. (Transitional arrangements apply) 👉The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Prescribed Part) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 ow.ly/JMGI50L2URn

🆕New online redundancy claims form launched ✔Amend holiday pay claim ✔First of new gov.uk Forms initiative 👉gov.uk/government/new… ICAS

Probably no surprise with the ice and sub zero temperatures, but Graves is cancelled tomorrow. Please let others know if you see this. Thanks 🙏

ICAEW has a free webinar coming up on 13 March for IPs on BBL SARs and what a good SAR looks like - booking isn’t open yet but will be in the next week or so. It should be really useful with speakers input from UKFIU and NATIS.