Lawyers
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The Party Wall Act 1996 (“PWA”) is a crucial piece of legislation designed to regulate building works that may affect shared walls or structures between adjoining properties. Enacted in 1996,...
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We are one of the most generous countries when it comes to charitable giving, with a strong tradition of volunteering and raising money for a good cause. Charities support our...
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Changes have come into force from the end of January, amending the financial promotions exemptions for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors following proposals made by HM Treasury in...
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In an interview on TalkTV, Rishi Sunak admitted that the government has ‘not made enough progress’ to reduce NHS waiting lists. He also stated that industrial action has had an...
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Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the appointment today of Ayesha Brown, a new partner in the firm’s top-tier Agriculture and Estates team. Ayesha will be based in Ashtons’ Bury...
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Amanda Cavanagh has achieved a six-figure settlement for the family of Mrs X, who died following a hospital’s 53-hour delay in identifying and treating an infected leg ulcer which developed...
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Over the last month, UK maternity services have barely been out of the news. A brief review of the BBC website shows ongoing investigations into baby deaths in Lanarkshire, Swansea...
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Business Relief is one of the most valuable reliefs available for reducing your Inheritance Tax liability. The relief can reduce the charge to Inheritance Tax by 50% and even 100%...
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The recent revocation of the operator’s licence of an Essex-based District Council demonstrates how failures to look after your goods vehicle operator’s licence can have far-reaching consequences. In this case,...
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The BBC has reported that a patient at Besti Cadwaladr University Health Board went a year without a review following his prostate cancer diagnosis and initial treatment. It is understood...
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Amanda Cavanagh achieved a six-figure settlement for Mr X regarding the death of his wife after the hospital’s failure to diagnose and treat tetanus infection. Tetanus is a life-threatening disease,...
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Bereaved families who must deal with the stress of an Inquest following their loved one’s death often must brave this process alone but for the support of the Coroner’s Court...
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