Environment Act finally passes into UK Law
After more than two years since it was introduced, the long-awaited Environment Act has received Royal Assent and has finally passed into UK law. Green groups and campaigners are celebrating the first environment bill in England for 26 years, calling it a ‘momentous event’. Environment Secretary George Eustice said, ‘’ The Environment Act will deliver the…
New criminal offence: Pet abduction
In the last few years, we have seen a huge increase in pet abduction in the UK as pet ownership rocketed during the Covid-19 lockdowns. The UK government has drawn up a new offence called ‘’pet abduction’’ that will aim to tackle the rise of pet abduction. Currently, pet theft is treated as a loss…
Smart doorbell and camera landmark court case explained
You have probably recently heard about the privacy row case over a smart doorbell with a camera. The landmark ruling has made a lot of people wonder if they could face a fine too, so let’s look at the Ring doorbell case a bit closer. The Ring doorbell case Dr Mary Fairhurst alleged that the…
Can I include my pet in my prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements give couples the option to plan, honestly discuss and start their marriage on the right foot. See it this way: you can get the finances and arrangements out of the way so you can focus on your marriage. Prenuptial agreements usually focus on marital and community properties, assigning debts to the appropriate spouse,…
Managing legal affairs for someone with dementia
September is Alzheimer’s awareness month, and we would like to join the conversation, spread awareness and give our advice on what we know best: the legal and financial aspects for people with dementia. Firstly, our team is always available to help you and your family. We offer free informal chats and considerate and informed advice. We can…
What should I include in my Will?
Whatever your age, planning and taking some small legal steps now can make an enormous difference in the future to safeguard you and your family, whatever tomorrow brings. Making a Will is important whether you feel you have valuable possessions or not. Yes, part of making a Will is to decide who will inherit your…
UK travellers against quarantine hotel policy
Whether you are keeping up with travelling rules or not during the pandemic, we are sure you have heard something about the UK hotel quarantine rules. In the UK, travellers are currently required to stay 10 days – 11 nights – in a hotel if they arrive from a country that is on the red…
Could the ‘right to disconnect’ become law?
A recent report from Autonomy thinktank claims that UK workers are working overtime and calls for a new law for the right to disconnect. Covid-19 shifted office work to working from home for many of us, and from our personal experience that change had a large impact on life. According to the report, working from home has caused…
What does the new right to repair law mean for your household?
The new right to repair legislation came into force in the UK this month and it aims to make repairs easier for consumers, increase product lifespans, and make manufactured goods cheaper to run and better for the environment. What does the new legislation do? The right to repair law gives consumers the choice to carry…
Outdoor civil weddings to be legal from next month
From July 1st, couples will be able to legally be married outdoors. Under current laws, legal weddings or civil partnership ceremonies must take place in an approved premise such as a hotel and an approved room or permanent structure for the couple to say their vows. But from next month, couples will be able to have…