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PPE in the workplace: what’s the law?
Whether you’re a frontline NHS worker, an office cleaner or a chef, being protected against injury and/or infection is essential. So whose responsibility is it to provide workers with PPE?...
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The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 now applies to all tenancies
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force on 20th March 2019, and made several amendments to the law around the condition of rented property. The Act...
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6 employment law changes you need to know about in April 2020
It’s already been a busy few weeks in terms of employment law updates and the implementation of new (to the UK) initiatives such as furlough and Government loans to businesses....
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Budget 2020: what does it mean for housing?
Last week’s 2020 budget announcement focused on mitigating the impact of coronavirus on our economy, but what was said about the housing market? Our New Build solicitors outline the key...
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Last night’s ITV’s Tonight show, ‘Airbnb: The True Cost?’ provided an overview of the popularity of short-term lets, mainly Airbnb bookings. Those of us who have used Airbnb cannot fault...
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English law and the value of life: the limits of the statutory bereavement award
The loss of a loved one is extremely sad for everyone involved. But where the death was the result of medical negligence and therefore avoidable, the effect on those close...
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With Storm Ciara having already caused plenty of fence damage and Storm Dennis on its way, it looks like we’re all braced for a difficult few days of weather. These...
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Government announces change to parental bereavement leave and pay
The Government has announced that any employee who loses a child under the age of 18, or suffers a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy, will now be entitled to...
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Weighing the cost: why the human cost of clinical negligence is more important than the bill
In an article published today about NHS compensation fees, it is suggested that NHS England “faces paying out £4.3bn in legal fees to settle outstanding claims of clinical negligence”. The...
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Can I claim for personal injury if I was cycling without lights?
At this time of year, the mornings and evenings are darker and the weather is just that little bit more treacherous. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution to exercise more...
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We’ve all seen articles in the papers over recent months about the gig economy, namely cases involving Uber, Pimlico Plumbers and Deliveroo. These cases have highlighted that it’s not always...
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Court of Protection: What happens after foster care?
The Court of Protection released an interim judgment yesterday about the accommodation of a vulnerable young adult and how the Court will approach similar applications in future. The Court was...
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