A recent report by Watchdog has criticised the Family Courts’ handling of domestic abuse cases in private family matters. Urgent reform has been called for by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Nicole Jacobs. In addition to this, The Law Society of England and Wales President, Lubna Shuja, confirmed that it can be…
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Fixed Costs: There are big changes coming into force regarding the fixed costs regime on 1st October 2023. There are currently three tracks in Court proceedings in the Courts of England and Wales. These are – the small claims track for matters with a value of up to £10,000.00. The fast track for matters with…
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There is no doubt that rugby is an extremely popular sport, with most people knowing someone who plays this sport. World Rugby calculates that there are approximately eight million rugby players worldwide and more than 500 million fans. Whilst this sport’s popularity remains, there is growing concern around the potential link between rugby and neurological…
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Introducing the Renters Reform Bill After four long-awaited years, the Renters’ Reform Bill has finally made it to Parliament, promising the biggest shake-up for private rentals in a generation. The Bill is expected to become law in Spring 2024 and will affect approximately 4.4 million privately rented homes in England and around 2 million landlords….
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In October 2022, the annual rate of inflation in the UK reached a 41-year high of 11.1% leaving us in a cost-of-living crisis. On Thursday 11 May 2023, the Bank of England increased UK interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points to 4.5%. As a result, more people are relying on receiving an inheritance…
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Redkite Solicitors has strengthened its award-winning personal injury team with the appointment of Bryan Thomas, who joins as in-house Counsel. Bryan, who was previously a senior barrister at Civitas Chambers in Cardiff, will be working exclusively with Redkite’s personal injury department. His appointment presents a unique opportunity for both the team and Redkite Solicitors as…
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Mr Paul O’Grady was born on 14 June 1955 and was an English comedian. He was also known as Lily Savage. He was the presenter of various television shows, including his most recent show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. For the love of dogs was a reality documentary television series set at Battersea…
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Redkite Solicitors, one of the largest legal firms in Wales and the South-West has acquired Gloucestershire based Davey Law as part of its ambitious growth strategy. With offices in Gloucester and Cirencester, the acquisition of Davey Law creates a combined business with 16 offices and 242 staff and takes the firms turnover to an estimated…
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The rise of social media platforms has naturally led to an increase in concerns about data privacy and protection. Over the past year, one platform that has been at the centre of these concerns is TikTok. TikTok, a popular video-sharing app that allows its users to create and share short video clips, has become increasingly…
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In the unfortunate circumstance where an owner no longer possesses their mental capacity or sadly passes away, it’s not always clear what will happen to their pets. For owners living alone, it’s essential to make arrangements for their pets in case they can no longer look after them. Owners have plenty of options when choosing…
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