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Radical overhaul of car tax set to hit motorists hard

Walk into any new car showroom these days and you see displayed next to the glistening motors a fact sheet about performance of the vehicle, economy and CO2 emissions. Most of us are sold on the shiny motor, how it looks and feels and don’t really give a second thought to what road tax will have… READ MORE

Equal Pay in the Workplace

It seems only fitting that on the 100-year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote the momentum surrounding women’s equality is stronger than ever. With all the ‘Time’s Up’ and ‘Me Too’ campaigns it’s hard to ignore the fact that despite how far equal rights have come, women are still having… READ MORE

Brexit update

Within this column we have previously outlined the agreement reached towards the end of last year to guarantee the rights of non-UK nationals to remain in the UK post Brexit. As we draw closer to the 29th March 2019 exit date, issues begin to arise about what will happen from this day onwards. Fuel… READ MORE

Where there’s a will there’s a way

Where you have left a valid will, that document determines what happens to your property once you pass away. Unfortunately, many people leave it to chance be it either not updating a previous will, relying upon a foreign will, or not preparing a will at all. You might think that where there is no… READ MORE

Discrimination Article

We go to work to earn money to sustain our lifestyles. For most of us this is an enjoyable social experience that as well as providing income. For some however, the daily journey in to work is filled with dread because they are being mis-treated by their fellow workers. Discrimination in the… READ MORE

UK reaches agreement over status of EU nationals post Brexit

As the clock ticks towards the UK departure from the EU on 29th March 2019, agreements are beginning to be reached over the relationship between the UK and the rest of Eurozone post Brexit. These negotiations are proceeding in phases, with the latest phase concluding details of the rights of non UK… READ MORE

Financial Settlements – What the Courts consider on divorce

One of the more emotive issues that usually arises from a divorce is how to apportion money and assets between the two separating spouses. It’s most likely one of the first questions a person will ask when getting divorced will be ‘who gets what?’. Sometimes a couple can come to an agreement… READ MORE

Criminal Injury Compensation Claims

If you have suffered a criminal injury in terms of being injured or psychological trauma as a result of a violent crime, then the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is the best place to refer your case. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is a government funded scheme that… READ MORE

Drink Driving

The festive season is traditionally a time of over indulgence, joy and partying. In the UK, there is another annual festive tradition on which this article focuses. Every year, police forces up and down the country launch their Christmas drink drive campaigns. The police know that this is the time… READ MORE

The season of goodwill

The festive period is for many families the highlight of the year. Visits to relatives, Christmas presents and seasonal parties. Whilst the traditional Christmas is the aim for many, this time of year ushers in the family dispute season, culminating with “Black Monday” being the first Monday after… READ MORE

Fundamental Dishonesty in Personal Injury Claims

When you have an accident and suffer loss, the law says that you should be put in the same position as if the accident never happened. So, say you lost income you will be compensated for the precise amount of the loss. Injuries are given a financial value and once more you receive money for the… READ MORE

Accidents with Uninsured and Untraced Drivers

Many of you will have seen the advertisement on television from a certain insurance company saying that if you have an accident with an uninsured motorist they won’t penalise you like their competitors. There are at any one time in the UK many hundreds of thousands of dishonest motorists who… READ MORE