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How You Can Help During Big Energy Savings Week If You Have A LPA Or Deputyship Order
If you are managing the financial affairs of a loved one under a Lasting Power of Attorney or a Deputyship Order you are not limited to overseeing their bank account and ensuring their bills are paid.
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Pandemic Problems
Divorce enquiries have soared during the pandemic which has mainly been driven by women and with the introduction of the no fault divorce law coming into effect on 6 April, we could see this rise.
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Can Specific Industry Sectors Implement No Jab, No Job Policy?
Travel giants Tui, Carnival and Virgin have imposed ‘no jab, no job’ policies following Covid-19 outbreaks on their cruise ships. But can they? Head of Employment Law Jennie Jahina explains.
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After a miscarriage – Time to reflect and grieve
Angela Crawley (SNP MP) has renewed her call for the UK to implement a minimum three day period of paid leave for women who face this distressing situation, saying “miscarriage should be recognised as ‘a loss, not an illness”
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Factors considered when instructing a lawyer
Aside from professional service and costs, which factors are most important to people when instructing a lawyer?
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Hey! Teachers! Leave the kids alone!
In this article, we dissect the recent case involving a longstanding university lecturer and the tale of her terminated employment.
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Firing By Zoom? – Head of Employment Jennie Jahina Gives Her View
Following the recent news that a US boss has fired 900 employees over Zoom, Head of Employment Jennie Jahina gives her view.
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Secretary of State speech at CLA conference highlights ELM funding details
On 2 December 2021, Environment Secretary George Eustice set out his vision for farming, pointing out the importance of the food industry to the government’s levelling-up agenda.
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Autumn 2021 Tax Day: Consultation On Amended SDLT Rules For Mixed-Use Property & Multiple Dwellings Relief
HMRC has proposed amending the way in which SDLT is calculated on mixed-use property so that an apportionment method applies with the residential SDLT rates applying to the residential portion of the acquired property and the non-residential SDLT rates applying to the non-residential portion.
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Misconduct vs Professional Negligence
Many people use the terms misconduct and negligence interchangeably as if they mean the same…
