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BARBEQUE OFFENCES It only takes one single spark or ember landing on dry grass to start a wildfire. Barbecues can stay hot for hours after they are extinguished and can pose an ongoing risk. Last week,  due to the ongoing heatwave, drought (in some...

Changes to Unfair Dismissal Changes to unfair dismissal rights will be effective from 1 January 2027 Key changes are:- the qualifying period to claim ordinary unfair dismissal will be reduced from 2 years to 6 months. the qualifying period for...

Buying a Retirement flat with confidence In many ways, buying a retirement flat isn’t too different to buying any leasehold flat. You will be responsible for the payment of ground rent and service charges, for example.  However there are some...

HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? It is very important to have a Will in place. A Will is a legal document that deals with the distribution of your estate after your death. Your estate includes all assets that you own at the date of your death. This could be...

When is it too hot to work? Extreme temperatures raise legal and safety obligations for employers. Employers should be able to show evidence of risk assessments and make reasonable adjustments to working conditions to try and reduce heat...

Harassment and Stalking  The offences of harassment and stalking are closely linked. We are often asked questions about these offences. This blog explains some of the basic points. Stalking is a course of conduct which constitutes harassment, and...

An unprecedented property market Following the unforeseeable action in February 2026 by the United States of America engaging Iran and subsequently the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, many economists & forecasters predicted that the knock on...

Buying your First Home Buying your first home in the UK generally takes around five to six months. The process requires saving a deposit, obtaining a mortgage, finding a property and completing the legal process. Preparing your Finances The Deposit:...

Probate costs about to increase by 75 % The cost of obtaining a Grant of Probate is to become more expensive shortly as Probate Registry fees are due to increase from £300 to £526. The Government says: ‘ An increase to the probate...

How to Manage World Cup Fever Whenever there is an international tournament taking place employers can expect an increase in holiday requests, sudden absences through illness and requests to watch matches during working hours. To manage this employers...