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Changes to the Highway Code: what road users need to know
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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Employment law changes to look out for in 2021
You don’t need us to tell you that 2020 and the start of 2021 has been a challenging time for employers and employees alike. From furlough to ensuring businesses are...
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Road traffic accident claims: whiplash reforms to come into force on 31st May 2021
The long-awaited whiplash reforms have been delayed again and are set to be implemented on 31st May 2021. The reforms have been in the pipeline for some time now, having...
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Budget 2021: what it means for employment, business and housing
Today’s budget announcement has been highly anticipated by business owners and individuals alike. The Government has given England a roadmap out of lockdown, so what financial measures have they put...
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Supreme Court rules Uber drivers should be classified as workers
The UK Supreme Court has today (19th February 2021) ruled that leading taxi app, Uber, must classify its drivers as ‘workers’, rather than self-employed. This groundbreaking decision means that Uber...
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Update on contributory negligence in road traffic accidents
During a recent judgment (Campbell v Advantage Insurance Company Ltd) at the High Court, it was concluded that the Claimant could not properly argue that he was too drunk to...
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Summer Statement 2020: what it means for you and your business
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on people’s health and well-being but it has also taken its toll on businesses. The words ‘unprecedented’, ‘new normal’ and ‘furlough’ are top contenders...
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Bereavement damages award to increase on 1st May
The Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum) (England and Wales) Order, which was put before Parliament on 19th March 2020, is due to come into force on 1st May. What’s...
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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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Six 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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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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Non-disclosure agreements: further guidance issued by the Law Society
A new initiative to help the public understand their rights when faced with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) was launched on 15th August, by the Law Society of England and Wales. Guidance...
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