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As we reported in earlier blogs, part of the package of measures implemented by the government in efforts to protect companies from creditor enforcement, was to impose a prohibition on the presentation of winding up petitions and the making of winding up...
Struggling with the impact of the pandemic, Wigan based holiday company Shearings went in to administration as their parent company declared themselves insolvent in May 2020, leaving over 2000 employees redundant. Over 900 employees brought claims...
What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? RSV is a common respiratory virus which usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. However, the virus can be very serious for infants and older adults. Public Health England have said that whilst it should cause...
You should definitely review your Will if you move house. Although you may not need to make any changes, you should at least make a note to store with your Will of your change of address. An incorrect address on a Will does not usually affect the validity...
The legal definition of parental responsibility is “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authorities which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and the child’s property”. This means that parents are...
If you are a woman with childcare commitments who is either unable to work flexibly or requires flexible working hours and you are subjected to a detriment by your employer, as a result, you may be able to evidence that you have been discriminated against...
Allegations of assault (often in a domestic context) are one of the most common types of offences that we in the general crime department are asked to defend. New sentencing guidelines came into force on 1st July 2021. These bring about many changes,...
Have you ever wondered what exactly is classed as a personal injury claim ? Maybe you’re wondering whether you have a claim yourself. My name is Rachel and I have 14 years experience of being a new business advisor at Stephensons and I am...
If you have already made a Will, you are already one step ahead in managing your affairs as we all know, it is not an enjoyable process to have to go through although essential. If you have made a Will, you should review your provisions whenever your...
The government has announced a £2.45 million review of maternity care in England. The shake up aims to prevent brain injury and death in childbirth. This is welcome news after a recent report found that at least 46 babies have suffered brain damage...
Last year, the government introduced a stamp duty holiday in an attempt to keep the property market moving through the lockdown. The changes meant that some homebuyers were able to to benefit from a £500,000 tax-free threshold, up from £125,000...
