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Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Stephen Woodhouse
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce today, changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. At present, the scheme allows employers to furlough staff, with employees receiving 80% of their normal monthly salary (up to £2,500) covered in...

Coronavirus Act 2020

Colin Rawson
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The Coronavirus Act 2020 was rushed through parliament earlier this year to grant emergency powers to handle the COVID 19 pandemic. The act was implemented to try and control the spread of the disease. Two provisions of the act allow the government...

Planning for the future - who will look after my children if I die?

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One of the main reasons why people make Wills is to provide for their children if they die. It’s not a pleasant thought, but making sure your children are looked after if you die is the major concern for most parents. Solicitors will want to...

Redundancy guide for employees

Philip Richardson
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Facing redundancy at work can be a daunting and stressful prospect. However, you are not alone; the latest figures show that 96,000 people were made redundant in 2018 in the UK alone. No matter where you work or in what industry you work in, your...

The impact of strokes in the UK

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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In the UK somebody has a stroke every five minutes meaning that there are 100,000 strokes every year. What is a stroke? A stroke is when brain cells die because the blood supply to the brain is cut off. They cause more disabilities than any other...

House moves to resume

Natalie Bradley
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After 7 weeks of restrictions, it was announced yesterday, that from Wednesday 13th May house moves can resume if the ‘step by step guidance’ outlined by the Housing Secretary is followed. The public have been told that moving home...

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2020

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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day is on Friday 15 th May 2020 and is used to increase the understanding as well as raising the profile of spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries are always serious and often life altering. Spinal injuries can...

Tips for living with an acquired brain injury

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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Brain injuries can occur at any stage of life and can have a long-lasting and life altering effect on those who suffer from them and their families. Read our top ten tips for those who have or those who care for someone with an acquired brain...