During this difficult time, individuals with an acquired brain injury are experiencing hardships. The extent to which they are at risk may reflect the extent of their injury, which in turn may affect their social circumstances.
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Updated Right to Work checks amidst the coronavirus pandemic
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From 30 March 2020 right to work checks for employers have been temporarily adjusted due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is a welcome move that makes it easier to carry out the checks.
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Cabinet Office: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak
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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Cabinet Office has published PPN which sets out information on how procurement can be used to address potential supply-chain challenges arising.
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Coronavirus: Government Job Retention Scheme and furloughed workers
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UK employers should be taking steps in preparation for making a claim under the scheme. This will involve discussing options with staff and making any changes to employment contracts by agreement.
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International measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19 are affecting foreign nationals who want to come to the UK and those who are already here and can’t leave or extend their stay.
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Clarke Willmott represented farmer Andrew Guest in a significant High Court inheritance case. Aside from being a significant decision in this area of law, the case highlights the need for those involved in or contemplating bringing inheritance disputes to get expert legal advice as soon as possible.
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Modular Homes: Rethinking the industry means rethinking your contracts
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The UK’s housing crisis is a continuing “hot topic” in our sector, with the National Housing Federation estimating that 8.4 million people in England are living in unaffordable, insecure or unsuitable homes.
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Procurement update: Grenfell Tower prejudice allegations fall flat in the High Court
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A recent case on abandoning a completed tender exercise prior to entering into a contract has provided an important reminder to contracting authorities that in a procurement challenge the Court will look at the following....
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Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out
Wills & probate
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The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.
Written by
Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)
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Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
