Is Your Virtual Work Christmas Party Coming Up? Be on...
This year thousands of people will be having a 'virtual' work Christmas party due to the Pandemic and social distancing restrictions. However, just because...
DAS UK Group Hires 11 Graduates to Bedwas Call Centre Team
DAS UK Group, the UK’s leading provider of specialist legal expenses insurance, has announced the appointment of 11 graduate Legal Advisers to the Legal...
Planning to Go Online Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are fast approaching and millions of shoppers are eagerly waiting to ‘click’ and take advantage of the myriad...
DWF launches Ethnic Minority Access Scheme with Aspiring Solicitors
DWF, the global legal business, has launched a new work placement scheme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals who aspire to pursue a...
International Stress Awareness Week: Your Legal Rights When Dealing With...
As we approach next week’s International Stress Awareness Week it is important to remember that stress in the workplace continues to have a dramatic...
Bonfire Night 2020; What You Need to Know to Keep in...
The global COVID-19 pandemic has meant that thousands of large organised firework displays up and down the country have been cancelled. This may mean...
How to Deal With Mental Health Discrimination at Work
Saturday 10th October 2020 marks World Mental Health Day which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and their impact on everyday life. This...
Barrister Jonathan Storey Defends High Profile Welsh Headteacher
Birmingham, September 28th 2020: After a seven day hearing before a fitness to practise committee of the Education Workforce Council, the Welsh teaching regulator, Cornwall...
Predatory paedophile’ sentenced to life imprisonment
A 58-year-old man described as a "predatory paedophile” who abused children over a period of three decades has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Anthony Lewis...
Coronavirus: Universities Are Changing The Way They Teach – What Rights...
As students return to university for the start of the new academic year, many will see changes to their courses. Some universities have switched...
Schools Reopening: Can I Refuse To Send My Children Back...
Most pupils across England and Wales are back in school this week following Scotland's lead of a few weeks ago.
For most children it will...
Covid-19: Coming Out of Lockdown What are the Rules for Businesses...
The government recently announced the easing of lockdown restrictions for many businesses across the country. Nevertheless, health & safety and social distancing measures still...
Law Commission’s report into leaseholds is a timely announcement
Mary-Anne Bowring, group managing director at Ringley comments:
“The Law Commissions report into leaseholds is a timely announcement, coming just as the government looks to get the...
With Lockdown Measures Being Eased Across the UK – Are People...
Tens of thousands of employees across the country are being asked to return to work as lockdown measures ease and business look to re-open...
Watch Out For Out of Practice Cyclists!
The Covid-19 lockdown, coupled with the fear of catching coronavirus on public transport and the generally good weather, has seen millions of Britons across...
The Law and the Right to Public Protest
The recent protests across the UK against racism have generated a great deal of media attention and debate. Protesting in the UK is a...
A Summary of Your Consumer Rights during the Covid-19 Crisis
As the lockdown eases across the UK, consumers have many questions around travel, holiday, online shopping and spectator activities that have been put on...
The Return of the Workforce: A Guide For Employers
The government recently announced the easing of some restrictions on movement and encouraged people to try and return to work, if they are unable...
Property Boundaries – Avoiding Disputes With Your Neighbours
With people spending more at home than ever before, DIY projects are in full swing as people seek myriad ways to keep themselves occupied....
Online Shopping during COVID-19 Lockdown: What are your consumer rights?
With the Coronavirus lockdown showing no signs of abating, many of us have moved online for most of our shopping which has lead to...
Covid-19 – Where the Law Stands on Access to Your Children
The Covid-19 pandemic and measures enacted by the government to place the country on lockdown and close schools and nurseries has severely impacted child...
Covid-19 and Your Rights When it Comes to Holiday Bookings and...
Booking a summer holiday gives us all something to look forward to. However, the coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe...
Community legal programme helps vulnerable people during Covid-19 outbreak
A community legal outreach collaboration led by Keele University is continuing to ensure vulnerable people are supported during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Community Legal Outreach...
What will happen to me if I break the rules?
We appreciate all the effort people are putting into containing the spread of coronavirus. However, if you leave your home or gather in public...
What Are Your Legal Rights to a Refund if an Event...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially classified the recent outbreak of COVID-19 as a Pandemic, resulting in numerous travel bans and the cancellation...
Could Your Canine Land You With a Fine?
As a country we are famous for our love of dogs - with around 8.5 million pet pooches in the UK. With Crufts, the...
HMRC vs Eamonn Holmes – what does this mean for freelancers?...
HMRC wins ‘freelance’ case against TV host Eamonn Holmes – What
does this mean for the rest of us?
The recent court case involving...
‘Self-isolation’ – what it means and its possible impact on your...
Up until a week ago many of us had probably never heard the term ‘self-isolation’. Today,‘Self-isolation’ however, not a day goes by without us...
Coronavirus pandemic alert – what to do if you are abroad...
Coronavirus is spreading across the world at an alarming rate, so far infecting over 80,000 people globally. The recent outbreak in Europe and the...
Will your pay packet jump this Leap Year?
Every four years people find themselves cramming an extra day’s work into an already packed year. And as we all know 2020 is a...
Make sure Storm Ellen doesn’t leave you stranded this weekend
Storm Ellen is expected to continue the trend of weekend storms and will batter the UK, in particular the West Midlands and Wales, this...
Will I still get paid if I can’t get into work?...
Braving the storms: What Every Employee and Employer Needs to Know
Storm Dennis swept across the UK on Sunday causing damage to roads and...
Make sure Dennis the Menace doesn’t take a Gnash out of...
Storm Dennis is expected to batter Britain this weekend with reports of high wind and one month’s rain in 24 hours. Floods and falling...
Who Keeps The Ring If There Is No Big Day?
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days to ‘pop the big question’, with the idea of proposing on the most romantic date...
Valentine’s Day – what are the risks when seeking a romantic...
Valentine’s Day is this week and love is in the air, quite literally if you are jetting off for a romantic break. For the...
Cruise holidays – get the right cover or your holiday could...
January is one of the busiest times of the year for cruise holidays. However, it’s important to get the correct cover, otherwise travellers may...
Hidden truths of medication abroad
Travellers are warned to declare medical conditions and carry enough prescription medications to avoid higher premiums and claims issues
Travellers are being warned to declare...
How Watertight Is Your Gym Membership Contract?
As the New Year begins, people are ready to have a fresh start. For many, that means hitting the restart button and making fitness...
Ho-Ho-Home Invasion: Is Father Christmas Trespassing?
Each year Father Christmas works tirelessly, travelling around the world delivering presents to children on his ‘nice’ list. But when he enters your home,...
Can a helmet camera act as a dash cam for the...
Can a helmet camera act like a dash-cam on the slopes?
We live in an age where everything is recorded, from pranks to disasters. In...
Brits fear that too many connected devices could impact their festivities,...
Mistletoe and Whine, The WiFi’s not fine: Brits fear that too many connected devices could impact their festivities, finds Zen Internet
Despite this, consumers...
Work Christmas Party Coming Up? Be on Your Best Behaviour and...
The festive season is well and truly in full swing - it’s time to let your hair down and enjoy your annual Christmas party....
What are the laws around tipping in the UK? – DAS...
Tipping: All You Need to Know
Christmas is just around the corner and bars and restaurants are gearing up for the most festive and busiest...
School Nativity Play – Is There Danger Lurking in the Manger?
It’s the time of year that every parent relishes - watching their ‘little darlings’ perform in the school nativity play. The smartphone age meant...
The laws around Black Friday sales
Going Shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Before Buying, Here is What You Need to Know About
Your Consumer Rights…
This Black Friday and...
What Does the Law Say on Poppies and Remembrance Day?
The poppy has long been a nationally recognised symbol of remembrance for those who gave their lives in war. Inspired by the World War...
Teenage fly tipper gets suspended sentence
A Tumble teenager has been given a suspended sentence for ignoring a Fixed Penalty Notice for fly tipping.
The 18-year-old appeared before Newport magistrates and...
The laws around bonfire night – what you need to know
Having a Bonfire Night party? Here is what you
need to know to keep in line with the law
People across the country are starting...
LGA: TAXI REFORMS URGENTLY NEEDED AS LICENSED DRIVER NUMBERS HIT RECORD...
Outdated and flawed taxi laws need urgently reforming as new figures show the number of licensed drivers and vehicles have hit a record high,...
Recognising International Stress Awareness Week and your legal rights when dealing...
International Stress Awareness Week:
Your Legal Rights When Dealing With Workplace Stress
Stress is a pervasive, ever-present reality in today’s society, impacting us all in one...