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What are employers’ responsibilities when it snows?

We had numerous weather warnings, and we knew snow was coming our way, but how many employers planned in advance? It’s likely that managers, heads of departments, etc., within companies...

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Bristol Deliveroo riders to strike for their employment rights

Deliveroo riders in Bristol have announced an all-out strike today (Friday 18th January 2019) from 6pm until Saturday. The couriers will gather in the city centre this evening in a...

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Do I need a Declaration of Trust when buying a property?

Posted: 9 January 2019

Author: Anna Molter

In all the excitement of a new home together, it’s easy to forget to take steps to formalise your legal position or protect the money you’ve invested. Discussing a Declaration...

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Why staying on civil terms during divorce will benefit your children

There’s been so much of a surge in January divorce enquiries in recent years that the first Monday of the New Year is now known as ‘D-Day’, or ‘Divorce Day’,...

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Gifts in the Court of Protection for Deputies and Attorneys

The Court of Protection recently decided that an Attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney was allowed to make gifts from the funds of his mother totalling over £7m....

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Landlords: no EPC = no tenant

An Energy Performance Certificate (‘EPC’) is not only beneficial in ensuring homes meet efficiency targets but it allows occupiers to identify areas for improvement when it comes to energy consumption....

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Return of the Probate Tax: What does it mean?

The Government has announced that it has resurrected its 2017 plan to implement an enormous increase in probate application fees for higher-value estates in England and Wales. While the new...

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Do I really need a solicitor?

If you find yourself in a dispute with someone and you are considering taking them to court, or if someone is taking you to court, you may ask yourself the...