A long-running study highlighted by the press in recent days has highlighted a number of surprising divorce trends across the UK. According to research carried out by think tank, the International Longevity Centre (ILC), the number of people divorcing at...
The Prime Minister was this week accused of amending her proposals to transform the way that people pay for adult social care. Theresa May had made the reforms the flagship policy at the launch of the Conservative manifesto last week. Under the plans,...
A high net-worth individual (HNWI) who ran an £18m nightlife security empire with his ex-wife has accused her of ‘misappropriating’ funds from their business in a bitter post-divorce dispute. Mr Terry Neil, 50, has accused former wife...
Matthew Taylor, head of the Government-commissioned inquiry into working practices, has called for workers on zero-hours contracts to be given the right to request a move onto fixed contracts. Mr Taylor, also the head of the Royal Society of Arts, said some...
A head teacher was unfairly dismissed after a school fired him in connection of an assault against a child, an employment tribunal has ruled. The judge said he had “concerns” about the school’s internal investigation into its former head...
Lawyer issues alert over Tory social care funding revolution A leading Worcestershire care lawyer has warned homeowners that their property could be at risk after the Prime Minister unveiled plans to make people pay more for social care. Amanda Piper, an...
The Conservative Party’s 2017 manifesto contains pledges to support the UK’s existing climate change commitments – despite proposing a controversial ‘fracking revolution’ which would see increased support for Britain’s...
Owners warned over listed building work or face jail threat Owners of listed buildings in Telford are being warned they risk unlimited fines or even a 12-month prison sentence if they carry out work without the right consent. Respected property lawyer...
The Prime Minister today confirmed that a greater proportion of elderly people will have to fund their own care fees. At the launch of the Conservative Party manifesto, Theresa May argued that drastic changes are needed to tackle the mounting crisis in...
Family law foundation Resolution is calling on politicians to consider a ‘wish list’ ahead of the upcoming General Election to be held on 8 June. The organisation is urging the next Government to consider a series of four proposals, which...
A new industry-wide survey has found that 93 per cent of energy sustainability professionals are in favour of the UK’s continued use of European environmental laws post-Brexit. The findings, which follow a poll of 669 energy industry professionals...
Drivers of delivery company Hermes have been sent letters from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) asking them to provide evidence of their employment status, it has been reported. The move indicates that HMRC is stepping up its investigation to correctly...
A new study into UK marriage and divorce trends has revealed that an increasing number of over-50s are straying away from marriages and civil partnerships. According to analysis of data compiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of UK...
A company should have to prove the employment status of a worker, and not the other way round, a report has claimed. The report, published by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), said the burden of proof should...