What you should know about the new Business and Planning Bill
On June 25th, the new Business and Planning Bill was introduced to the House of Commons to make it easier for businesses to use outdoor space for trading without the need for planning permission. The Business and Planning Bill includes temporary measures to help businesses recover and bounce back after the pandemic lockdown. The Bill includes…
Update: No-fault divorce bill backed by MPs
In April 2019, the UK government announced it will introduce legislation to overhaul the divorce system and that a new no-fault divorce law will be brought into force. The Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill came to a standstill a few times in 2019 but it eventually passed two readings in the Commons and the committee stage. On…
Stay Alert: UK Road Safety at risk from post-lockdown
Police and councillors are calling for post-lockdown road safety and for all road users to take extra care as roads begin to get busier again. Image from roadsafetygb.org.uk From June 1st many restrictions have been eased, people can travel to their work if they are unable to work from home, some schools have reopened, exercising outdoors can…
Tips for saving money during the coronavirus lockdown
If you have been affected financially by coronavirus and you are worried about your finances during the lockdown, here are some money-saving tips to help you: Claim benefits The coronavirus outbreak left many people unable to work, but the government is trying to help all those affected with benefits available for most situations. Benefits can…
What are my employment rights during the pandemic?
With the UK under lockdown, many workers have lost their jobs, are working from home or have been furloughed. We are receiving a lot of enquiries from our clients relating to their employment rights. If your employment has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and you are feeling confused, here is some useful information: Can…
How to make or amend a will during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lifestyles, the way we work and communicate and even the way we think about our future. We have noticed a growing number of customers enquiring about wills, which is completely understandable in the current situation. Many of our clients have contacted us asking if it’s possible to change their…
Child arrangements during a pandemic
On March 23rd every person in the UK was asked to help fight COVID-19 and stay at home in order to support the NHS and save lives. The government’s unprecedented measures have created uncertainty for separated families and many of our clients have been worried that they may be breaking the court orders if they and…
Making a will as a single mother
If you are a single mother, then making a will might be the last thing you want to think about, but making a will is one of the most important things you need to consider when planning your children’s future. The children of single parents who don’t have a will could become the responsibility of…
Tenants will soon be able to take court action for unfit habitation
As of 20th March 2020, tenants – both private and social – will be able to sue their landlord if their property is unsafe. The Fitness for Human Habitation Act will be extended to apply to existing statutory periodic tenancies in England. The act was introduced in March 2019 and the new legislation will amend the…
Parental responsibility: the basics
Parenthood comes with a range of parental rights and responsibilities: all parents have the responsibility to protect and care for their children. Some responsibilities might seem obvious, such as providing for your child’s education, naming your child and making sure your child is financially supported. But parental responsibility is backed up by law, and there…