HM Treasury has launched an 'Investing in Women' code to promote female entrepreneurship among organisations that offer finance. The code follows the launch of a 'Women In Finance Charter', already supported by over 330 firms.

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We have quite a lot to say this week. HMRC's latest Agent Update is horribly long but it duplicates much in the earlier Employer Update. We have weeded out the highlights for you.

HMRC have issued a new briefing ‘Reform of off-payroll working rules’ about the extension of the rules to the private sector from April 2020.

In Routier and Anor v HMRC [2019] UKSC43 the Supreme Court found that a gift to a Jersey trust qualified for IHT exempt charitable status despite the trust not being governed by UK law; to deny the relief would contravene EU law.

A new consultation, 'Supplier Licensing Review: Ongoing requirements and exit arrangements' includes proposals for Britain’s energy suppliers to provide the regulator with 'living wills' and independent financial audits when requested. Ofgem’s recommendations intend to protect customers from failing companies.