What you need to know about the new shared ownership lease
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Following the government’s recent technical consultation, Homes England have released a new model shared ownership house and flat lease for homes in England (other than London) funded under the Affordable Homes Programme 2021-2026.
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Inheritance tax has been in the spotlight recently with suggestions that the Conservative Party may include its abolition in their General Election manifesto, although despite rumours to the contrary no mention of IHT was made in the Autumn Statement.
Who decides whether my child receives a COVID-19 vaccination?
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Sarah Wood-Heath explains who decides if a child is vaccinated, what ‘Gillick competency’ is, and what happens if those with parental responsibility disagree.
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Widow of man who suffered up to 40 falls at care home in Cornwall is awarded £28k
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Medical negligence
The widow of an elderly man who suffered up to 40 falls – including one in which he suffered a broken leg – at a care home in Cornwall has been awarded £28,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
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Vanessa Harris
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Couples entering into a second marriage are being reminded of the importance of having a Will in place, particularly when there are children from a previous marriage involved.