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Do you Feel Safe in the Workplace

2020 and 2021 have been turbulent years for the majority of people. The impact of COVID has had a devastating effect on families as well as ...

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What does the incoming Leasehold Reform (Ground Rents) Bill attempt to achieve?

On the 14th September 2021, the House of Lords undertook their third reading of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill. No further amendmen...

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Top places considered to scatter ashes in the UK

Scattering a loved ones ashes in a meaningful place is one of the most popular options for commemorating them.  Would you know where you co...

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What is the Role of an Executor?

When you make a Will you need to name one or more people to be your Executor.   This is the person whose role it is to make sure that your...

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Pensions on Separation

In a recent article in the Daily Telegraph it was reported that the number of divorcing couples sharing their pensions dropped by a third la...

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Social Care announcements

Many will probably have seen that the latest topic of debate in Parliament is Social Care and how it is in dire need of further funding and ...

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Do you have the right to own property which does not belong to you?

One way in which you may be able to acquire land, when you are not the legal owner of that land, is by adverse possession, which is more com...

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Will the high street be saved by people returning to work and staycationing in the UK?

Since August 16th and the government relaxation on mask-wearing and self-isolation in England, the streets are slowly becoming busier, with ...

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My work experience week at FJG

I have a different educational foundation to most people who undertake legal work experience: I do not have a background in Law. I have a BA...

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Family Court Fees set to rise in Autumn

The government has indicated that it intends to press ahead with an increase in Court fees this autumn, in spite of objections that this is ...

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What is to happen with the UK high street’s rent shortfall?

The Financial Times has reported recently that there is a £6.4 billion shadow looming over British high streets in the form of unpaid rents...

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Can I donate my organs upon death?

Many of us are probably not aware but as of the 20 May 2020 the Government changed the Organ Donation system.  Under the new law all adults...