Will Chalk

3 weeks ago | ashurst.com | Will Chalk

Companies House given powers to annotate the registerAs we have previously reported, a key objective of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is to improve the accuracy and transparency of information held on the public register at Companies House. To that end, the Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Annotation) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/573) (Regulations) have been published, together with an Explanatory Memorandum.

4 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Will Chalk

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. The Super Bowl halftime show is arguably as iconic as the match itself. But take a sport like soccer and it’s a different picture. Despite the sport’sEuropean bosses investing big money in pre-match entertainment, and plans for a half-time show at the nextWorld Cup, it’s not certain that huge shows are something fans even want.

1 month ago | ashurst.com | Will Chalk

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has published a final version of its Cyber Governance Code of Practice, alongside other materials, to support directors in driving greater cyber resilience. The final Code follows the previous administration's call for evidence in January 2024 (see AGC Update, Issue 48 - Item 2) and the current administration's response a year later.

2 months ago | marketplace.org | Leanna Byrne |Nancy Marshall-Genzer |Nova Safo |Will Chalk

Mar 19, 2025Changes to the way we sign up for Social Security will require more people to show up to field offices in person. Segments From This Episodeby Nancy Marshall-GenzerAdditional identity requirements for those signing up for Social Security could boost visitors to field offices that already have long waits. A presidential appointee has removed more than a dozen board members at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

2 months ago | ashurst.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley

In AGC Update, Issue 63 - Item 10, we noted that directors of companies registered with Companies House (including overseas directors of both UK companies and UK 'establishments') will, from 8 April 2025, be able to verify their identity on a voluntary basis. Companies House guidance on how to do so can be accessed here. How can a director voluntarily verify their identity?