News for Individuals
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Will Brexit affect our inheritance choices? Question We made wills in the UK, naming our daughter as our beneficiary on the death of the survivor of us. My husband has...
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Ashtons Legal has joined law firms in the Major Trauma Group who provide vital support to survivors of major trauma and their families. The Major Trauma Group consists of leading...
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I was never really a fan of the tontine clause. So when the EU Succession Regulation came into force, I thought that we would see an ever-decreasing number of instances...
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Amanda Cavanagh, a medical negligence specialist at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a settlement and an acknowledgment of error for the family of a woman who suffered an arterial bleed after...
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As part of a new government strategy to address the ‘gender health gap’, women and girls in England are being invited to discuss their healthcare experiences. This strategy will aim...
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Terminating a contract is usually a straightforward exercise but if it’s not done correctly, it can lead to a dispute. Check the dates If you don’t have one already, your...
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In 2020, the UK reported a gender pay gap of 15.5%, in favour of men. This means on average, men are paid more than women. The gender pay gap is...
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Julie Crossley, a medical negligence specialist at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a settlement of £25,000 for a man who developed advanced glaucoma as a result of a delayed referral. Mr...
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An A&E department has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after it was found to have significant delays in admitting and discharging patients, poor infection risk control...
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Now that the transition period has ended and the EU/UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement* between the EU and UK is in force, how can UK goods and passenger transport operators...
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When a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing it may be possible to bring a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act. The Fatal Accidents Act may...
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Many business owners are familiar with the risks that can affect their ability to operate successfully, but for some, protecting the business on the death of a shareholder is often...
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