Probate fees to rise leaving families as much as £6,000 out of pocket
The cost of dying will rise from April next year.In what is being described as a stealth death tax, the government is introducing new fees which will see families being ...
6 November 2018
Reforms to personal injury road traffic accident claims set to go ahead
New legislation on whiplash claims has passed through the House of Commons. The Civil Liability Bill introduces a fixed tariff for whiplash damages and will be complemented by a rise ...
29 October 2018
Abuse of lasting power of attorney is on the rise
The number of people being investigated for abusing property and financial lasting power of attorneys has risen 46%. The Office of the Public Guardianis looking into 1,647 more cases than ...
22 October 2018
Civil partnerships for heterosexual couples given the go ahead
The government has announced that it will allow heterosexual couples in England and Wales to enter into a civil partnership.Teresa May stated that it will address the “imbalance” in society ...
15 October 2018
Manchester is the UK’s second speeding hotspot
Figures compiled by comparison website GoCompare have revealed that Manchester holds the number two spot for speeding in the UK.Of the 10 worst areas across the city, Manchester’s most law-breaking ...
8 October 2018
Russell & Russell Reaccredited to Top Wills Quality Scheme
Russell & Russell Solicitors has been reaccredited to the prestigious Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS).WIQS, which is certified by the Law Society, sets the benchmark for best practice and ...
1 October 2018
Employers to face prison if found negligent for fatal accidents at work
New rules are being introduced to hold companies responsible for fatal accidents in the workplace to account.Anyone in England and Wales, aged 18 or over, who is sentenced on or ...
24 September 2018
No fault divorce moves closer
Changes to divorce law in England and Wales have taken a step forward. Justice Secretary, David Gauke is set to begin a consultation calling for no-fault divorce to finally be ...
17 September 2018
Abuse of lasting power of attorney
Figures obtained by insurer, Royal London have shown an increase in the number of people being investigated over decisions made through lasting powers of attorneys.According to Royal London, the Office ...
10 September 2018
Law graduate ex-girlfriend wins legal fight for half their home
A law graduate who split from her partner of 16 years has won a legal battle for half of their £1.7m former home.Shree Ladwa was accused of living off her ...
28 August 2018
Cut whiplash injuries with the headrest test
Whiplash injuries and claims can be avoided if drivers and passengers do a simple test this Injury Prevention Day.The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) with support from motoring safety ...
15 August 2018
Government delays changes to personal injury compensation claim limits
The government has delayed plans to implement increases in the small claims limit for personal injury compensation claims.The whiplash reforms, which were due to take effect in April next year, ...
13 August 2018
Government Urged to Review Divorce Law After Woman ordered to Stay Wed
Despite being “wretchedly unhappy”, a woman who claims she is “trapped in a loveless marriage” can’t divorce her husband.Tini Owens has been told she can only divorce husband, Hugh in ...
6 August 2018
ONS Releases Figures on Women Suffering Domestic Abuse
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has issued its latest findings on women suffering domestic abuse by a current or former partner.The report, which incorporates figures from the years March ...
30 July 2018
UK Sleepwalking into a Dementia Crisis
A report produced by Solicitors for the Elderly is warning that the UK is heading towards a dementia crisis because people aren’t making arrangements in case they’re diagnosed with a ...
10 July 2018