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CV Fraud CV fraud is increasing with candidates using AI to draft their CV/Application. An Employment Contract may contain a clause making continued employment conditional upon the accuracy of the CV/Application.  However, even without such a clause...

AI IN THE WORKPLACE AI tools are increasingly becoming part of everyday HR procedures.  To help govern these procedures the Data Protection Act (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations 2026 came into...

Sentencing in the Criminal Courts:  The Victim Surcharge The Judge or Magistrates will impose a sentence by referring to the Sentencing Guidelines. The sentence will depend on the facts of the individual case and how serious it is....

What happens when your title deeds are missing? Since December 1990 it is compulsory for all properties in England and Wales to be registered at the Land Registry. The Land Registry keep a digital record for each property and summarise all the relevant...

ANNUAL INCREASE TO INJURY TO FEELINGS AWARDS On 30 March 2026 new compensation guidelines for “injury to feelings” awards in discrimination cases, referred to as the “Vento Bands”, were announced.  The awards are adjusted,...

Renters Rights Act Sweeping Reforms for Landlords and Tenants The Renters Rights Act 2025 has been passed into law introducing sweeping reforms that represent the most significant changes to the private rental sector in England in over 30 years. ...

HAVE YOU MADE LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY? A Power of Attorney is where you nominate a trusted person to look after your affairs . There are two types that you can set up. One for your property and financial affairs and one for your health and welfare....

DOORBELL CAMERAS Whilst doorbell cameras can be very useful problems can arise where footage captures too much of the surrounding area In the High Court case of Fairhurst v Woodward Dr Fairhurst claimed her neighbour Mr Woodward’s smart doorbell...

LANDLORDS/LETTING AGENTS – INFORMATION SHEET DEADLINE 31.5.2026 The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet is a 4 page guide produced by the Government explaining how tenancies may be affected by the changes introduced by the Renters’...

What makes an E-bike legal? Most E- bikes can be ridden legally in the UK . The regulations are categorised under the EAPC standard (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle). You can ride an EAPC if you’re 14 or over.  You do not need a licence...