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I’ve been given the wrong medication – what are my rights?

Whether over-the-counter medication or prescription drugs, we rely on pharmacists and GPs to make sure we get the right medicine. So if things go wrong and you’re given the wrong...

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High street vs online: what’s the best way to sell your property?

Selling a house can be a daunting process, and those that wish to sell their property have to go through a somewhat long and complex process to secure the best...

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Where next for Bristol’s gig economy?

The government’s U-turn today on national insurance rises announced last week will no doubt go down well with the business community. Much has been made of the impact on self-employed...

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A probate tax is coming – here’s what you need to know

The big tax news in the Budget on Wednesday was the national insurance rise for self-employed workers. While this continues to cause a storm in the headlines, another change which...

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Should heterosexual couples be able to form civil partnerships?

The Court of Appeal ruled this week that the government’s stance on civil partnerships could continue, even though it might breach heterosexual couples’ human rights. Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan...

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Sure-fire ways to stress-free conveyancing

Let’s be honest, moving house is stressful. From de-cluttering your attic and managing your removals, through to the unpacked boxes piled up in your kitchen. But one area that doesn’t need...

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Landlords: four ways to give your finances a health check

Landlords now face a heftier bill from HMRC than before, thanks to new changes to stamp duty and tax relief on mortgage interest. The fall in new buy-to-let mortgages shows...

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Employment law for employers: What’s changing in 2017?

With employment law legislation changing with such regularity, it can be difficult for business owners to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. Let’s be honest, keeping on top of what...

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Families feel ‘shut out’ of patient death investigations

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released a report on how community and mental health NHS trusts investigate patient deaths. It highlights that a key complaint from relatives and carers...

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New driver safety guide released following Bedminster baby death

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has this week launched a new an online guide which demonstrates how to check vehicle trailers are safely secured. The move has been...

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Government launches whiplash consultation

Last week government ministers signaled their intent to drastically overhaul access to justice for personal injury claims with a new Ministry of Justice consultation on the personal injury claims system....

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New childbirth injury compensation scheme announced

Posted: 17 October 2016

Author: Richard Harries

The health secretary has announced plans for a new scheme to allow parents of children injured during birth to access financial support more easily. The Rapid Resolution and Redress scheme,...