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How do I change my child’s name?

Posted: 15 October 2021

Author: Holly Kilpatrick

You can change your child’s name at any time, as long as they are under the age of 18. You don’t have to have a specific or valid reason for...

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Changes to the Highway Code: what road users need to know

Posted: 14 October 2021

Author: Kirsty Bancroft

The Highway Code has recently been updated to give more priority and protection for pedestrians and cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. First published in 1931, the guidance has undergone...

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Dealing with divorce and finances online: what does this mean for me?

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for the administration of family courts in England and Wales, has trialled a digital process for dealing with divorce finances online....

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Cancer Research study finds delays in referrals for breast cancer symptoms

Posted: 12 October 2021

Author: Fiona Dabell

A retrospective study, funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the BMJ Quality and Safety Journal, found that only 40% of patients with red flag signs and symptoms of...

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Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021

Posted: 8 October 2021

Author: Sinéad Dangerfield

Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place every year from 9th – 15th October. Now in its 19th year, the week aims to raise awareness about how pregnancy and baby loss...

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Covid-19: commercial premises update

The coronavirus pandemic, and the necessary restrictions the Government introduced in the commercial property sector, represent unprecedented times for both tenants and landlords. Whilst the majority of these restrictions have...

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The end of furlough: what you need to know

The Government’s furlough scheme comes to a close at the end of September 2021. It has undoubtedly been a lifeline for millions across the UK since it came into effect...

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Changes to residential possession notice periods from October 2021

The Government recently announced that notice periods for residential tenancies in England will revert back to pre-pandemic rules from 1st October 2021. The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies and Notices)...

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Can my social media posts get me into trouble at work?

After England lost the Euro 2020 final back in June, we heard reports of employees getting fired after tweeting racist comments about players. This issue of racism on social media...

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Haemochromatosis and the importance of early diagnosis

Posted: 22 September 2021

Author: Fiona Dabell

Haemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in Northern European people. When treated quickly, iron levels can be reduced and severe damage avoided, however, when treatment is delayed,...