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Wide-Ranging Employment Law Changes From 6th April 2020
The following changes in UK employment law will be taking effect on 6th April 2020. These are in addition to annual increases to minimum wage, statutory sick pay and statutory...
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The New UK Points-Based Immigration System
A new UK points-based immigration system for work visas is to apply from 1 January 2021. In a policy paper published on 18...
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All Charges Under Coronavirus Act Were Unlawful
Britain's most senior police officer has apologised after it was revealed every person prosecuted under the Coronavirus...
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Housing Market Reopens After Lockdown Restrictions Eased
The housing market in England has been reopened, with home moves and property viewings and home moves...
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Consumers Struggle to Get Refunds for Holiday Bookings
With flights, accommodation, tours and holiday plans disrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are expressing increasing...
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CPS Told to Downgrade “Less Serious” Cases
Prosecutors in England and Wales have been advised to take the current issues resulting from the COVID-19...
Family Law
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Family Law
Who Gets Custody of Child in a Divorce?
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when determining who will get custody of a child in a divorce. The...
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What is Family Law?
Family law is an area of law that relates to family matters and involves a host of authorities, agencies and groups which participate...
Family Law
What is Divorce?
The following guide summarises the current process for filing for divorce in England and Wales. Divorce defined Divorce is the formal process by which a...
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ID1 Form Land Registry (How to Complete it!)
The ID1 form is used to provide evidence of identity to the Land Registry for a private individual in respect of certain property-related...
Conveyancing
How to Choose the Best Conveyancing Solicitors
If you are thinking about buying or selling a property you will need a good lawyer to help with the legalities. The following...
Conveyancing
Joint Tenancy Agreement: Property Rights of Shared Ownership
If you are thinking about buying a property together with your partner, a relative or even a friend, you will need to understand...
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Employment Law for Business
Unlawful Deduction of Wages (Employers’ Guide!)
Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996 sets out various statutory provisions that protect workers from unauthorised or unlawful deductions from their...
Employment Law for People
Contracted Hours Not Being Met? (Help!)
5 minute read Last updated: 20 March 2020 The problem of contracted hours not being met is affecting employees across the economy as...
Employment Law for People
Compassionate Leave (Your Entitlement!)
Time off work following the death of a loved one is known as compassionate leave or bereavement leave. How much are you entitled to...
Personal injury
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Personal Injury
Claims: How the MOJ Portal Works
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) claims portal is an online hub where all parties to the claim enter required information, basic validation checks...
Personal Injury
How Does the Claims Portal Work?
The Claims Portal is an online tool for securely processing low value personal injury claims in road traffic accidents, or employers’ and public...
Personal Injury
Whiplash Claims Advice (Do You Have a Claim?)
If you have suffered from whiplash following an accident which was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. Whiplash injuries can...
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Tier 2 Visa Termination of Employment
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What are the rules for Tier 2 visa holders if you lose your job? One of the conditions of the Tier 2 visa is that...
CMA Calls For Emergency Legislation To Pursue Opportunist Retailers
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has called for the UK Government to introduce new emergency legislation to tackle price gouging tactics by companies...
All Charges Under Coronavirus Act Were Unlawful
Britain's most senior police officer has apologised after it was revealed every person prosecuted under the Coronavirus Act had been unlawfully charged. Cases against all...
Housing Market Reopens After Lockdown Restrictions Eased
The housing market in England has been reopened, with home moves and property viewings and home moves now permitted following changes to coronavirus restrictions. Following...
Unlawful Deduction of Wages (Employers’ Guide!)
Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996 sets out various statutory provisions that protect workers from unauthorised or unlawful deductions from their wages. The...
Who Gets Custody of Child in a Divorce?
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when determining who will get custody of a child in a divorce. The biggest...
Being Evicted For Rent Arrears? Tenant Rights
If you are being evicted for rent arrears, you are not without protection or rights. The landlord must fulfil their legal responsibilities and follow...
Consumers Struggle to Get Refunds for Holiday Bookings
With flights, accommodation, tours and holiday plans disrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are expressing increasing frustration as holiday companies appear to flout...
Consumer Rights: Faulty Goods under Warranty
If an item you have purchased develops a fault, should you rely on your legal rights or make a claim under the warranty? What is...
ID1 Form Land Registry (How to Complete it!)
The ID1 form is used to provide evidence of identity to the Land Registry for a private individual in respect of certain property-related applications. This...
Contracted Hours Not Being Met? (Help!)
5 minute read Last updated: 20 March 2020 The problem of contracted hours not being met is affecting employees across the economy as employers...
Compassionate Leave (Your Entitlement!)
Time off work following the death of a loved one is known as compassionate leave or bereavement leave. How much are you entitled to and...
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