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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced that, from 22 June 2026, councils in England can issue fines of up to...
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has issued an update following the Supreme Court judgment in AGNI and the Department of...
The Welsh Government has announced an additional £15 million to begin extending free school meals to secondary school pupils in households receiving...
The Cabinet Office has published Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 025: Protecting the UK’s national security through public procurement. Applicable with...
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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