As the holiday season approaches, for most of us, the need for legal advice is far from our mind, but sometimes problems can arise that have the potential to dampen the festive mood. From slip and fall accidents to traffic collisions, relationship break ups, disagreements about where the children should spend Christmas, or holiday pay…
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With the cost of living on the rise in the UK, many people are turning to side jobs to supplement their income. The gig economy is booming, and millions of people are increasingly reliant on side hustles such as selling on Etsy, driving for Uber or Deliveroo, or earning rental income on a spare room…
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Inheritance claims have been on the rise in England and Wales in recent years, with the Ministry of Justice reporting that the number of contested wills being heard at the High Court has reached an all-time high. In 2019, the High Court heard 188 such cases, a staggering increase of 47% from the previous year….
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Or where there’s a “Tenancy at Will” there’s a way. The case of Valley View Health Centre v NHS Property Services [2022] highlights why a commercial lease should be completed soon after the parties commence negotiations and the parties should put in place a temporary Tenancy at Will if negotiations become protracted, so that the…
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Redkite – An example to be followed? Dame Sue Carr Dame Sue Carr is the first woman in history to hold the office of Lord Chief Justice. Dame Carr was sworn into the post with effect from 1st October 2023. There are long standing and established laws relating to both equality and diversity in England…
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Hybrid working is a model that supports a blended approach to in-office working and working from home. When implemented effectively, it provides the necessary resources and flexibility for workers to operate autonomously in a way they feel most productive. The hybrid working approach surged in popularity following the transition from lockdown measures to office-based working….
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In 2022, there were an astounding 1,711 fatalities in reported road collisions in Great Britain. There were 29,742 seriously injured casualties and 135,480 casualties of all severities. These numbers need to change. The UK has historically had some of the safest roads in the world and yet we still see around five deaths and many…
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Road safety affects everyone, regardless of age or background. As it is Road Safety Week 2023, it becomes imperative to shed light on the importance of educating children about the rules and practices that contribute to safer road experiences. In the United Kingdom, where road safety is a top priority, the need for early education…
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A Sobering Tale In 2013, James Howells tidied his home office and placed a number of items into a bag, which he left at the front door of his house. The following morning, he awoke to find that his partner had taken the bag to a landfill site. The bag included an old laptop which…
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Employment laws within the UK seek to ensure that employees are treated fairly and with dignity during their careers. Employers often have the power and position to take advantage of workers for their benefit. A contract of employment sets out the employment terms and protects both the employer and the employee. When it comes to…
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