Insights
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From Spring 2027, social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, will be legally prohibited from offering their services to children under 16 in the UK. Families will not face...
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The publication of the Ockenden Report into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust marks a pivotal moment for maternity care across England. This independent review, one...
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We’re pleased to feature in the latest edition of French Property News. If you’re buying, selling or managing assets in France, our French Legal Services team provides specialist advice on...
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More divorcing couples are turning to the courts to resolve financial disputes, amid growing concern over long-term financial security and the rising cost of living. Recent Ministry of Justice figures...
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In many cases, family members can bring a claim after a loved one dies from an asbestos-related illness. This is usually done by the deceased’s estate or dependants and can...
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If you are asked to attend a police station for a voluntary interview, or if you are arrested and detained for questioning, you are entitled to have a solicitor with...
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SANDs Awareness Week highlights the reality of baby loss in the UK. It is a way to encourage open conversations, greater understanding, and stronger support for those affected. It also...
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If you think something has gone wrong with the medical care provided to you or your loved one, the first step is to understand what happened. You can complain, request...
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Facing a motoring offence is stressful enough without worrying about an open-ended legal bill. At Ashtons Legal, we offer an offering of fixed fees in the range of £1,500 –...
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The Government’s June 2026 consultation proposes new rights for cohabitants on separation and inheritance, plus clearer rules for divorcing couples. However, nothing has changed yet. The ‘common law marriage’ myth...
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In England and Wales, many medical negligence claims can be funded on a no win no fee basis, including cases involving surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis. It does not...
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Under sections 994 to 999 of the Companies Act 2006, shareholders may petition the court where the company’s affairs have been, or are being, conducted in a manner that is...
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