A high-profile case relating to a woman’s Will and how she decided to divide her assets is to be heard by the Supreme Court later this year. A date of December 12 th has now been set for Ilott (Respondent) v The Blue Cross and others, which...
Journalists are calling upon Senior Judges to reveal the identity of a wealthy entrepreneur said to be involved in a bitter legal battle with his former spouse. According to reports, the high-profile foreign businessman has found himself at loggerheads with...
The BBC’s health correspondent has suggested that the much-vaunted plans to introduce a cap on care home fees may never materialise. The shake-up of the current system was set to take effect in April, but last summer ministers announced that they...
An unnamed BBC actress has found herself embroiled in an international custody dispute with her former partner – after she was accused of ‘abducting’ her own child. According to reports, the anonymous UK actress, who had agreed to stay in...
The country’s exit from the European Union could put equal pay laws at risk, a prominent human rights professor has said. Speaking to the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee, Kings College London Professor, Aileen McColgan, said that...
Seven solicitors from a West Midlands law firm have been named among the most outstanding in their field by appearing in a respected industry guide. Experts at regional firm mfg Solicitors are named in the 2016 Legal 500 – the 29th edition of the...
Data has suggested that global and UK investment in renewable energy remains robust, despite an 8 per cent fall in overall energy sector investment globally. The news comes following the publication of World Energy Investment 2016 – a...
A UK woman who reportedly drained her 81-year-old mother’s bank account has been handed a suspended sentence in a long-running power of attorney dispute. A Court heard that Debra Mann, 49, was granted power of attorney over the finances of her...
MPs are calling upon the Government to “urgently review” its climate change policies, following warnings that the UK will fail to meet its renewable energy targets by the end of the decade – and could risk fines from the European...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) cleaners have called off industrial action after their hours were reinstated by the tax authority. Union representatives announced that they will be suspending industrial action after the subcontractor, ISS, agreed to reinstate...
A new study has revealed that less than a quarter of UK couples are in a happy relationship – and that a staggering 82 per cent would consider divorcing their current partner if they met ‘the match of their dreams’. According to research,...
Government experts have indicated they may favour a move towards a digital system for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Officials believe that the overly-complicated layout of the forms currently in use is proving a significant hindrance in some cases and...
Sports Direct has announced plans to drop its zero-hours contracts and “six strikes” policy, following heavy criticism from MPs. The retailer will offer its “casual” retail workers the opportunity to switch from a zero-hours...
Government urged to publish Bonfield Review and ‘prioritise’ energy policy A Labour MP has criticised the Government’s failure to prioritise energy policy since Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet reshuffle – and called for...
The Prime Minister has been urged to protect workers’ rights after Britain leaves the European Union. The future of laws entitling staff to holiday rights, rest breaks and protection from illegal working activity is in doubt after the referendum, MPs...
Judge rules that disabled man’s later will should be discounted Two men havewon a High Court battle to overturn their brother’s will, after he left the vast majority of his estate to his long-time carer. David Poole, who passed away in 2013,...