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Elderly parents and care: how to have that difficult conversation

Contrary to popular belief, difficult conversations aren’t restricted to our teenage years. Adulthood brings its fair share of uncomfortable topics, not least those related to our ageing parents and their...

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Why Lasting Powers of Attorney aren’t just for the elderly

Whilst we all recognise the importance of writing our Will, fewer of us will be considering a Lasting Power of Attorney, or an LPA. This enables you to appoint someone to...

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Inheritance Tax on gifts: what are the rules?

New research suggests that tax breaks on gifts between family members could encourage more parents and grandparents to pass on a ‘living inheritance’ to the younger generation, giving them a...

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How might Brexit affect the NHS and our health?

As the dust continues to settle on the UK’s decision to leave the EU, many people are considering the impact on our National Health Service in the wake of Brexit....

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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 who 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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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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4 steps to stress-free conveyancing

Let’s be honest, moving house is stressful. From de-cluttering your attic and managing your removals 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...