The Development Consent Order (DCO) application to build Sizewell C, a new nuclear power station in Suffolk, has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Small business suppliers: Dealing with the financial stress of coronavirus?
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A number of temporary changes, designed to protect struggling businesses from insolvency during the coronavirus pandemic, were introduced by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (CIGA) as well as various permanent changes.
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The world of investments, pensions and tax is complex. When it comes to advice in this area, claims are on the horizon when someone receives, and acts upon, inadequate or misleading professional advice and loses money as a result. For example, being encouraged to make investments which presented more risk than someone had been led to believe, or encouraging someone to take part in a tax-mitigation vehicle without explaining the potential downsides.
A Statutory Will is the name given to a Will that the Court of Protection can put in place for a person who’s lost the capacity to make a Will themselves. One may also be required if the person has a Will but it is out of date or there’s been a change in their circumstances.
Supportive employers essential for adoptive parents, says mum
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A West Midlands mum has spoken out about how important it is for adoptive parents to receive support from their employers when going through the arduous process.
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Tesco ‘fire and rehire’ proposals blocked by the High Court
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The High Court has stepped in to grant an injunction to prevent Tesco from ‘firing and rehiring’ employees which Tesco tried to do to force through a contractual change stating they were obliged to provide employees with enhanced pay.
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The Christmas bubble – More toil and trouble for separated parents?
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The looming cloud of COVID-19 this year is going to produce an added layer of tension and logistical difficulty for separated parents who regularly report that they find it difficult to discuss and agree arrangements for their children over the emotional Christmas period.
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The Financial Ombudsman Service confirms that Intelligent Money Ltd failed to protect its customers
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Financial services litigation
The primary consideration for the FOS was whether Intelligent Money acted with reasonable care, due diligence, and fairness in accepting Mr S’ application to invest with Greyfriars in P6.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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The future of employment law following the Employment Rights Bill and the October 2024 budget
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There has been a lot of publicity recently regarding various changes to Employment Law since the general election in July 2024. We have seen the ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, the King’s Speech and now the new Employment Rights Bill as Labour seek to implement their ambitious plans for employment law.
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Paula Squire
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