Single parents of surrogate children are now permitted to apply for parental orders following a welcome change in the law.…
Month: January 2019
In its Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, the Government has laid down the latest changes affecting UK immigration policy.…
From today, the UK’s immigration health surcharge has been doubled from £200 to £400 per visa applicant per year. The…
Claiming under the Sale of Goods Act is the route a consumer should take if they have purchased an item…
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) claims portal is an online hub where all parties to the claim enter required information,…
If you are owed money by a person or a business, you may seek to obtain that money through the…
What is the difference between a lawyer and solicitor? ‘Lawyer’ is generally understood to be an umbrella term for a…
When there have been instances of domestic violence, this further complicates the issue of child custody between separating parents. It…
Joint custody, or joint residency as it is referred to in the UK Children’s Act 1989, is a legal decision…
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, should you purchase an item or service that is faulty, you may be eligible…
The Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998, and the subsequent changes made to the legislation in 2018, outline the…
The Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 place an obligation on employers to make available to their employees an…
Although all employees have a role to play in reducing health and safety risks in the workplace, the duty to…
The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 states that the occupier of a premises in England and Wales may be held responsible…
A conviction for dangerous driving can result in penalty points, a fine, possible disqualification from driving and imprisonment, depending on…
Distance selling is the sale of goods or services through mail order, digital TV, phone or text message. Consumer rights…
If your flight is cancelled, causing disruption to your travel, you have certain rights and may be able to claim…
Once a CCJ (County Court Judgement) has been put in place, it will be noted on your credit record for…
A CCJ (County Court Judgement) is a court order issued to a person or business that has failed to pay…
The Manual Handlings Operations Regulations 1992, later amended by the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002, places a legal…