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Selling on eBay, Etsy, or Vinted? Renting via Airbnb? Here’s How New HMRC Reporting Rules Could Affect Your Taxes! Be aware of the new reporting regulations that have come into effect. These platforms will now report your earnings to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), so it's crucial to understand if and how this impacts your tax obligations. True Guidance False 01/10/2024 10:56 01/10/2024 10:57 Edit | Delete
Changes to Employment rights from January 2024 to Holiday pay Regulations will introduce changes covering holiday pay, working time and TUPE True Guidance False 01/10/2024 10:31 01/10/2024 10:31 Edit | Delete
Changes to National Living / Minimum Wage increases in April 2024 National Living / Minimum Wage increases in April 2024 True Guidance False 01/10/2024 10:22 01/10/2024 10:22 Edit | Delete
Selling a property through the modern method of auction Selling a property through the modern method of auction is a relatively new method of selling property that has gained popularity in recent years. True Guidance True 05/09/2023 12:13 05/09/2023 12:32 Edit | Delete
I have lost my boiler paperwork and I am selling my house From April 2005 it became a legal requirement to obtain a building regulation completion certificate when installing new gas appliances. True Guidance False 03/29/2023 08:07 04/17/2023 08:45 Edit | Delete
Understanding inheritance tax and gift tax in the UK ‘A chargeable transfer’ may occur in cases gifts made during your lifetime True Guidance False 03/31/2023 17:14 04/10/2023 22:25 Edit | Delete
Is there an exit tax for residents leaving the UK? Certain circumstances can trigger tax consequences True Guidance False 03/31/2023 11:46 04/10/2023 20:48 Edit | Delete
Children born of rape, victims of crime Government announce their Victims Bill True Guidance False 03/30/2023 18:56 03/30/2023 18:56 Edit | Delete
“Fines” for getting divorced Government consultation proposes further changes to divorce process True Guidance False 03/30/2023 15:37 03/30/2023 15:39 Edit | Delete
How can I challenge a Will Challenging the validity of a Will True Guidance False 03/24/2023 15:58 03/29/2023 14:45 Edit | Delete
Secondary school offer – can you appeal the decision? Guidance on the appeal process True Guidance False 11/08/2021 14:38 02/28/2023 14:38 Edit | Delete
Raising the minimum age for marriage Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 True Guidance False 02/28/2023 13:00 02/28/2023 13:00 Edit | Delete
What you should know about the divorce process Some things you might want to know if you are separating from your spouse True Guidance False 02/17/2023 16:10 02/17/2023 16:10 Edit | Delete
The rights of temporary employees Some employers forget that temporary employees do have rights True Guidance True 02/13/2023 15:06 02/13/2023 15:06 Edit | Delete
Preserving wealth for future generations with a family office The family office is focused on managing the family assets by preserving and growing that wealth over generations True Guidance True 02/13/2023 13:48 02/13/2023 13:48 Edit | Delete
How solicitors can get into trouble The SRA has a set of rules governing conduct which solicitors must meet True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types True 02/13/2023 12:55 02/13/2023 12:55 Edit | Delete
Bicester Property Interiors Ltd win appeal against HMRC Shortfall was due to an event outside the normal course of business - the Covid pandemic True Guidance True 02/10/2023 11:10 02/10/2023 11:10 Edit | Delete
Do you know your consumer rights this Christmas? Make sure you are armed with enough knowledge to understand your rights True Guidance False 12/21/2022 13:57 12/21/2022 13:57 Edit | Delete
Will I go to jail if I am found guilty of drink driving? The court looks at each drink driving offence on a case-by-case basis True Guidance True 12/21/2022 12:35 12/21/2022 12:35 Edit | Delete
Jade's Law Debated in parliament and the Government did not support a change to the law True Guidance False 12/14/2022 14:02 12/14/2022 14:02 Edit | Delete
Can you get compensation if you are a motorcycle passenger? Often pillion passenger accident claims can be complex and difficult to prove True Guidance False 12/13/2022 16:53 12/13/2022 16:53 Edit | Delete
If I'm falsely accused of a sexual assault what should I do? Solicitors are receiving more enquiries from people who have seen a post on social media accusing them of a sexual assault True Guidance False 12/13/2022 13:57 12/13/2022 13:57 Edit | Delete
Can I take my child on holiday if my ex doesn’t agree? Managing holidays abroad when you are separated/divorced True Guidance False 12/08/2022 12:57 12/08/2022 12:57 Edit | Delete
Redundancies on the increase, what are your employee rights? In the UK there are specific rules that employers must follow for a redundancy to be legal True Guidance False 12/05/2022 12:11 12/05/2022 12:11 Edit | Delete
What next for Ukrainian refugees? Home Office figures suggest that more than 100,000 Ukrainians have come to the UK since the war True Guidance False 10/21/2022 11:17 10/21/2022 11:17 Edit | Delete
Tests for drug driving and how long they have to prosecute? The consequences for a conviction for drug driving can impact negatively for your employability, the costs of your car insurance and your ability to travel to certain countries True Guidance False 10/20/2022 11:56 10/20/2022 11:56 Edit | Delete
Can my energy be cut off if I can't afford to pay the bills? There are a few rules that the utilities companies should follow before disconnecting your energy supply True Guidance True 10/19/2022 15:48 10/19/2022 15:48 Edit | Delete
A guide to the online divorce process Online divorce applications can be started by either one person (a sole applicant) or by the couple together (joint applicants) True Guidance True 10/18/2022 12:59 10/18/2022 12:59 Edit | Delete
Can my house be repossessed if I can't afford my mortgage? A lender cannot simply start a repossession court action without going through a number of processes first True Guidance False 10/18/2022 09:42 10/18/2022 09:42 Edit | Delete
Tests for drug driving - how long do they have to prosecute? The consequences for a conviction for drug driving are serious True Guidance False 10/14/2022 14:15 10/14/2022 14:15 Edit | Delete
Can a child be a party to the proceedings during a dispute? Rule 16.4 of the Family Procedure Rules True Guidance False 10/14/2022 13:54 10/14/2022 13:54 Edit | Delete
Does the final order in a divorce sever your financial ties? You do have the capability to sever all those financial obligations remaining after a divorce True Guidance True 10/14/2022 10:25 10/14/2022 10:25 Edit | Delete
Are you protected under the Equality Act 2010 for menopause? In 2021 employment tribunal claims related to menopause increased by 44% True Guidance False 10/07/2022 10:43 10/07/2022 10:43 Edit | Delete
Who pays for what with cladding claims? High Court judgment in Martlet Homes Limited v Mulalley & Co Limited [2022] True Guidance True 09/30/2022 12:25 09/30/2022 12:25 Edit | Delete
What to consider when renting as an assured shorthold tenancy Landlord and tenant is one of the most common, and most complex, relationships in common law systems True Guidance False 09/23/2022 11:46 09/23/2022 11:46 Edit | Delete
Inheritance tax hits more homeowners The value of homes has increased in the last year or so and the nil rate bands have been frozen up to 2026 True Guidance False 09/09/2022 10:39 09/09/2022 10:39 Edit | Delete
As an executor what is my role in an estate dispute? Inheritance Act claims are complex matters and should be handled with due care and attention True Guidance False 08/30/2022 12:04 08/30/2022 12:04 Edit | Delete
E-scooter accidents on the rise! Department for Transport figures underline the significant safety concerns True Guidance False 08/26/2022 07:27 08/26/2022 07:27 Edit | Delete
Blamed for my own personal injury! Contributory negligence is a partial defence to a personal injury claim True Guidance False 08/22/2022 11:00 08/22/2022 11:00 Edit | Delete
Will new BASPI Form improve the home buying/selling process? Buying and Selling Property Information Form (BASPI) True Guidance False 08/12/2022 13:41 08/12/2022 13:41 Edit | Delete
Facial Recognition Technology in Shops Privacy pressure group launch a complaint to protect consumers' rights True Guidance False 08/09/2022 09:52 08/09/2022 09:52 Edit | Delete
Top 10 things to know before attending a family court hearing Things we think you should know before attending a hearing True Guidance True 08/04/2022 12:45 08/04/2022 12:45 Edit | Delete
Why buying a house now involves more financial questions? Money laundering checks True Guidance False 08/02/2022 10:28 08/02/2022 10:28 Edit | Delete
What if something goes wrong with Private Medical Treatment? Always check with the treating doctor and hospital that treatment is covered by insurance True Guidance False 07/25/2022 12:26 07/25/2022 12:26 Edit | Delete
‘Never Events’ are on the rise within NHS England Serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur within NHS England True Guidance False 07/13/2022 10:33 07/13/2022 10:33 Edit | Delete
Human Rights Act Reform The biggest shakeup of Human Rights legislation since the Human Rights Act 1998 came in True Guidance False 07/11/2022 10:48 07/11/2022 10:48 Edit | Delete
Is the OIC portal working for road traffic accident victims? Official Injury Claim portal True Guidance False 07/05/2022 12:15 07/05/2022 12:15 Edit | Delete
Barristers Go On Strike! Criminal Law in crisis as Legal Aid has no significant increase since the 1990’s True Guidance False 06/27/2022 16:16 06/27/2022 16:16 Edit | Delete
Who keeps the pets if you separate? Things to consider when adopting a pet together True Guidance False 06/06/2022 10:18 06/06/2022 10:18 Edit | Delete
Top tips to take the stress out of moving house! Be prepared in order to prevent delays in the conveyancing process True Guidance True 05/26/2022 10:54 05/26/2022 10:54 Edit | Delete
Britain’s worst maternity scandal – will lessons be learned? Ockenden Inquiry into maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust True Guidance False 05/09/2022 13:55 05/09/2022 13:55 Edit | Delete
No fault divorce – the changes explained The legislation Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 True Guidance False 05/03/2022 09:51 05/03/2022 09:51 Edit | Delete
Could the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme help you? Help to resolve family disputes without the need for the court room True Guidance False 03/21/2022 13:41 03/21/2022 13:41 Edit | Delete
How lawyers in the UK are responding to the war in Ukraine The legal implications explained True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 03/18/2022 14:20 03/18/2022 14:20 Edit | Delete
Failing to discuss a pension could leave you out of pocket Pensions can quite often be the largest assets of a marriage True Guidance False 03/18/2022 11:35 03/18/2022 11:35 Edit | Delete
It's time to break the taboo and talk to family about Wills Have a properly drafted Will that has been executed correctly True Guidance False 03/16/2022 13:00 03/16/2022 13:00 Edit | Delete
SmartWater: The forensic spray helping keep victims safe Forensic spray used in evidence to help convict in Yorkshire True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 03/16/2022 11:12 03/16/2022 11:12 Edit | Delete
Why are conveyancing costs going up? The property market and inflation and how they affect your conveyancing costs True Guidance False 03/15/2022 12:10 03/15/2022 12:10 Edit | Delete
Do I need a Cohabitation Agreement? Couples who are not married are provided considerably less legal protection on separation or death True Guidance True 03/14/2022 14:39 03/14/2022 14:39 Edit | Delete
Changes to PPE At Work Regulations coming in April 2022 Regulations extend to more casual working arrangements True Guidance False 03/14/2022 13:56 03/14/2022 13:56 Edit | Delete
Will the war in Ukraine affect your house Purchase? Money laundering checks set to become even more stringent True Guidance False 03/04/2022 12:14 03/04/2022 12:14 Edit | Delete
Is it possible to fast-track probate? Preparing for the Probate process True Guidance False 02/24/2022 10:53 02/24/2022 10:53 Edit | Delete
How inflation may affect your legal fees Paying your legal fees True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 02/23/2022 11:51 02/23/2022 11:51 Edit | Delete
Can mental capacity enable your Will to be contested? Case studies Banks v Goodfellow and Burgess v Hawes True Guidance False 02/23/2022 09:57 02/23/2022 09:57 Edit | Delete
Who is responsible if you have an accident in a self-driving car How the law can develop to deal with new technologies True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 02/21/2022 11:48 02/21/2022 11:48 Edit | Delete
Bus driver who lost job for being “too short” gets to keep it Unfair dismissal case dealt with through internal grievance process True Guidance False 02/21/2022 09:58 02/21/2022 09:58 Edit | Delete
Magistrates Courts to have greater powers Many cases which are currently referred to the Crown Courts will stay in the Magistrates courts True Guidance False 02/16/2022 14:21 02/16/2022 14:21 Edit | Delete
Health and social care staff could keep their jobs even if not vaccinated Mandatory vaccination policies and your employment rights True Guidance False 02/08/2022 11:47 02/08/2022 11:47 Edit | Delete
Companies using data The Supreme Court, has effectively stopped a group action on behalf of consumers against Google True Guidance False 01/12/2022 13:49 01/12/2022 13:49 Edit | Delete
Changes to the law for drivers in 2022 Motorists asked to brush up on the Highway Code as new changes come into effect on 29th January 2022 True Guidance True 01/11/2022 16:35 01/11/2022 16:35 Edit | Delete
Rogue directors that dissolve their company to avoid debt On 15 December 2021 The Ratings (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Act 2021 gained royal assent True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 01/11/2022 14:43 01/11/2022 14:43 Edit | Delete
Forced to have a Covid-19 vaccination by your employer? What are your employment rights when it comes to mandatory vaccination policies? True Guidance False 01/11/2022 14:18 01/11/2022 14:18 Edit | Delete
Mortgage repossessions and the pandemic Could the increasing cost of living cause more people to not be able to pay their mortgage? True Guidance False 01/05/2022 11:26 01/05/2022 11:26 Edit | Delete
2022 brings significant change to divorce law The Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act True Guidance False 01/05/2022 10:27 01/05/2022 10:27 Edit | Delete
Divorce after Christmas The stress and cost of Christmas can greatly impact on relationships False Guidance False 01/04/2022 14:26 01/04/2022 14:26 Edit | Delete
Should we be concerned for the future of our GPs? Healthcare and well being True Guidance False 11/12/2021 11:47 11/12/2021 11:47 Edit | Delete
UK court rulings support flexible working for parents Returning to work and childcare True Guidance False 11/12/2021 11:05 11/12/2021 11:05 Edit | Delete
Can my ex-spouse get anything in my Will if I am divorced? Planning for the future True Guidance False 11/11/2021 15:06 11/11/2021 15:06 Edit | Delete
Has the increase in National Insurance "fixed" Social Care? Financial planning for later life True Guidance False 11/11/2021 13:11 11/11/2021 13:11 Edit | Delete
Buying a new home with the help to buy scheme When buying a home through the help to buy scheme is the conveyancing process different? False Guidance False 11/10/2021 13:26 11/10/2021 13:26 Edit | Delete
AI and the risks it poses to racial discrimination Artificial Intelligence and discrimination True Guidance False 11/08/2021 21:31 11/08/2021 21:31 Edit | Delete
If you don’t agree with co-parent on vaccinating your child? Guidance on parental rights when it comes to child vaccinations True Guidance False 11/08/2021 11:17 11/08/2021 11:17 Edit | Delete
Choosing an Immigration lawyer A guide to finding a regulated solicitor who specialises in Immigration True Guidance False 10/11/2021 10:51 10/11/2021 10:51 Edit | Delete
Legal Helplines Accessing legal advice for free True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/20/2021 11:39 09/20/2021 11:39 Edit | Delete
Can I get Legal Aid for my Employment Claim? Paying your legal fees when you have an Employment case True Guidance False 08/13/2021 12:23 08/13/2021 12:23 Edit | Delete
Can I get Legal Aid for a Divorce or Family Matter? Paying your legal fees when you have a Divorce or Family Matter True Guidance False 08/13/2021 12:05 08/13/2021 12:05 Edit | Delete
Your first appointment with your divorce Lawyer A checklist of things that your divorce lawyer will need to know True Guidance False 07/12/2021 14:49 07/12/2021 14:49 Edit | Delete
What your lawyer will need to know for probate if there is no Will Probate Checklist if there is no Will True Guidance False 07/12/2021 14:09 07/12/2021 14:09 Edit | Delete
What your lawyer will need to know at the first probate appointment Probate checklist True Guidance False 07/12/2021 13:55 07/12/2021 13:55 Edit | Delete
How do I know if a solicitor is good? Finding a good lawyer True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 05/07/2021 11:10 05/07/2021 11:10 Edit | Delete
What disbursements will I have to pay to buy or sell a house? Buying or Selling a house True Guidance False 05/07/2021 11:01 05/07/2021 11:01 Edit | Delete
How to find and choose a conveyancing lawyer Buying or Selling a house True Guidance False 04/26/2021 19:01 04/26/2021 19:01 Edit | Delete
How to find and choose a divorce lawyer Finding the best divorce lawyer True Guidance False 04/26/2021 18:45 04/26/2021 18:45 Edit | Delete
Stamp Duty relief holiday ending soon Property Purchases completing before 30 September 2021 False Guidance False 03/15/2021 09:08 03/15/2021 09:08 Edit | Delete
Think you have a problem at work? Paying for legal fees if you have an employment case True Guidance False 10/04/2019 10:36 10/04/2019 10:36 Edit | Delete
Am I an employee and what are my employment rights? This depends on the contractual relationship you have with your employer True Guidance False 09/12/2019 08:49 09/12/2019 08:49 Edit | Delete
Make sure your lawyer is regulated - how do you know? SRA Regulation True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/11/2019 10:50 09/11/2019 10:50 Edit | Delete
Choosing a solicitor when buying or selling a house Shop around to find the right conveyancing solicitor True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:46 09/11/2019 10:46 Edit | Delete
Money laundering checks when buying a house  Buying or Selling a house True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:42 09/11/2019 10:42 Edit | Delete
Thinking of borrowing a deposit from family to buy a house? Buying or Selling a house True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:39 09/11/2019 10:39 Edit | Delete
Joint property ownership and what you need to know Buying or Selling a house True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:36 09/11/2019 10:36 Edit | Delete
What's the cost when buying a house? Buying or Selling a house True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:33 09/11/2019 10:33 Edit | Delete
Will I need a local Solicitor? Buying or Selling a house True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:29 09/11/2019 10:29 Edit | Delete
Writing your first will? A will is an important legal document and it is easy to get wrong True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:24 09/11/2019 10:24 Edit | Delete
What do you need to do when you get a motoring offence? If you get a Notice of Intended Prosecution you need to act quickly True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:18 09/11/2019 10:18 Edit | Delete
Lasting Power of Attorney An LPA is a way of giving someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf True Guidance True 09/11/2019 10:07 09/11/2019 10:07 Edit | Delete
Thinking of borrowing money to fund your legal fees? Paying your legal fees True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/11/2019 10:02 09/11/2019 10:02 Edit | Delete
"No win no fee" agreement to pay an Employment claim Damages Based Agreements to pay your legal fees True Guidance False 09/11/2019 10:01 09/11/2019 10:01 Edit | Delete
“No win, no fee” what’s the real cost? Conditional Fee Agreements to pay your legal fees True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/11/2019 09:58 09/11/2019 09:58 Edit | Delete
A guide to Legal Aid Paying your legal fees True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/11/2019 09:56 09/11/2019 09:56 Edit | Delete
Private Payment Paying your legal fees True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/11/2019 09:54 09/11/2019 09:54 Edit | Delete
Finding and working with a lawyer How to choose the best lawyer True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/11/2019 09:41 09/11/2019 09:41 Edit | Delete
Preparing for your conveyancing appointment Buying or selling a house True Guidance False 09/11/2019 09:36 09/11/2019 09:36 Edit | Delete
Administering an estate after someone’s death Preparing for your appointment True Guidance False 09/11/2019 09:33 09/11/2019 09:33 Edit | Delete
How much will a solicitor charge to administer an Estate? A guide to what you could be charged and disbursements True Guidance False 09/11/2019 09:21 09/11/2019 09:21 Edit | Delete
What is a grant of probate? A guide to understanding and achieving grant of probate True Guidance False 09/11/2019 09:16 09/11/2019 09:16 Edit | Delete
What should I do when someone dies? Guidance on the important steps that need to be taken True Guidance False 09/11/2019 09:13 09/11/2019 09:13 Edit | Delete
What is an Executor? An Executor named in the will deals with the estate True Guidance False 09/11/2019 09:10 09/11/2019 09:10 Edit | Delete
What do you need to consider before making a will? When writing your will you should think about a number of things False Guidance False 09/11/2019 08:59 09/11/2019 08:59 Edit | Delete
Is a Will legally binding? Protect your Will from being challenged True Guidance False 09/11/2019 08:55 09/11/2019 08:55 Edit | Delete
Do I need a solicitor to make my will? Thinking of writing a will, you can but you need to be aware of few things True Guidance True 09/11/2019 08:51 09/11/2019 08:51 Edit | Delete
What types of will are there? The different types of wills and will trusts True Guidance False 09/11/2019 08:47 09/11/2019 08:47 Edit | Delete
What should I put in a will? Making a will and planning what to leave True Guidance False 09/11/2019 08:38 09/11/2019 08:38 Edit | Delete
Should I make a Will? Your Last Will and Testament - a guide to why and when you need one True Guidance False 09/11/2019 08:37 09/11/2019 08:37 Edit | Delete
Creating a Power of Attorney Preparing for your appointment True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/10/2019 15:35 09/10/2019 15:35 Edit | Delete
Making a Will Preparing for your appointment True Guidance False 09/10/2019 15:33 09/10/2019 15:33 Edit | Delete
What do I need to do if I am going to court? General Information True Guidance False 09/10/2019 15:31 09/10/2019 15:31 Edit | Delete
Are there other types of lawyers I can use? General Information True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/10/2019 15:28 09/10/2019 15:28 Edit | Delete
What is the difference between a barrister and a solicitor? General Information True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/10/2019 15:26 09/10/2019 15:26 Edit | Delete
Client Care Letter General Information True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/10/2019 15:22 09/10/2019 15:22 Edit | Delete
Choosing the right solicitor Are there any winners? True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/10/2019 15:08 09/10/2019 15:08 Edit | Delete
How to choose the right solicitor? Big v small, local v national, traditional v cutting edge? True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/10/2019 15:06 09/10/2019 15:06 Edit | Delete
How to choose a specialist solicitor? Choosing a specialist True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 09/10/2019 14:59 09/10/2019 14:59 Edit | Delete
I think I have an employment case How do I find out if I have a case against my employer and what are my employee rights? True Guidance False 09/01/2019 15:15 09/01/2019 15:15 Edit | Delete
Legal expense Insurance to pay your legal fees Paying your legal fees True Guidance Relevant across multiple law types False 08/26/2019 15:15 08/26/2019 15:15 Edit | Delete