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If you are a business owner the chances are that you will have poured a great deal of time, hard work and love into your business. You want to make sure that if something happened to you, your family and business would be properly looked after. It’s...
In a crucial reminder of the critical importance of workplace safety, a logistics company has been fined £1 million following a serious incident where an employee fell 36 feet (11 meters) onto a concrete floor. Mr Christopher Hooper, now 31, suffered...
Coming into force in October, The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act is designed to give workers in unpredictable and unstable employment situations, such as zero-hour contracts, a right to request a predictable work pattern. It aims to give...
Whilst most professionals carry out work to a high standard, there may be instances where you have been let down by someone you have appointed and trusted to carry out an important job for you on your behalf. Architects, surveyors, accountants, and...
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in your ovaries. It is the sixth most common cancer in women in the UK, with around 7,500 new cases of ovarian cancer each year (the equivalent of 21 new cases every day). Ovarian cancer presents...
What is classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010? In order to establish this the answer can be found within section 6 of the act, which confirms that: You must have a physical or mental impairment; That has a substantial and adverse effect...
The no-fault divorce legislation has been in force since 6th April 2022, which can be processed online or by paper application. Here we will explain how the online divorce process works. Online divorce applications can be started by one person as a sole...
Probate involves getting the court’s permission to carry out the wishes within someone's Will and settling the person’s estate. Probate is sometimes not required if the estate is small and in these two main scenarios: There was...
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) represents a monumental shift in the UK's approach to combating economic crime and enhancing corporate transparency. This blog combines insights into the Act’s key provisions and...
The Worker Protection Bill takes effect from October 2024 and introduces a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees during the course of their employment. As a result of this employment tribunals will...
When it comes to purchasing a business, the importance of due diligence cannot be overstated. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time business buyer, conducting thorough due diligence is essential to ensure that you make a well-informed...
If you have just lost someone whether a friend or relative and you are wondering what the next steps are. This useful guide will take through the steps you need to consider and provide you with enough information to be able to carry out your...
Goods can be seized by HMRC or Border Force under Section 139 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 when there has been a breach of customs law, for example, if the goods being imported are mis-declared. Once seized, the owner of the goods will be...
Dealing with a large snagging list and an unresponsive builder can be incredibly frustrating, but there are steps you can take to address the situation effectively. Here’s some top tips on what you should do if you find yourself in this dilemma. ...
The HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) have published the outcome of a consultation carried out between October 2023 and January 2024 (Consultation of English language proficiency for international applicants). The consultation outlined four...
We appreciate that there are more interesting things to spend your money on and that there seems to be a lot of affordable ways of making a Will . Perhaps you’ve bought a make-your-own package from your local shop, or had a family member help you...
Social media is a tool often referred to in personal injury claims, as information posted is typically public which means anyone can do a quick search and locate posts and any pictures you have uploaded. It has become common in recent years for defendants...
The final stages within divorce/dissolution proceedings is to apply to court for a final order, previously called the decree absolute in divorce proceedings. Once this is made, you are no longer legally married or in a civil partnership and both parties...
Sometimes people are unhappy with the medical care they've received or they feel let down by it. Sometimes they feel like they're not receiving the correct treatment and sometimes the treatment they receive leaves them in a worse physical condition....
Deaths due to drinking and driving on UK roads have increased to 300 every year, a 13-year high, according to newly published data from the Department of Transport. There were an estimated 300 deaths where at least one driver was over the legal...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have a wide range of civil and criminal enforcement powers, which are outlined within the CQC’s enforcement policy. The CQC can utilise these powers against registered providers and managers within the health and...
Every year, NHS Resolution (NHSR) helps to resolve thousands of legal claims on behalf of the NHS in England. This month, the organisation published its annual report, which outlines its dispute resolution strategy and summarises the volume of claims,...
The government has released an interim report today which identifies significant failings with the effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Amongst the failings identified were low inspection levels, inspectors lacking necessary...
An unregistered property is a property that has not been recorded in the Land Registry. This means there is no official record of the ownership, boundaries, or any interests (like mortgages or easements) in the property maintained by the Land Registry....
A promotion agreement in relation to land is a contract between a landowner and a promoter. The term promoter is often used to mean an organisation that has experience of property development , in essence an organisation or person who agrees to obtain...
