Insights
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In the UK, there are typically eight bank holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, two May bank holidays, the August bank holiday, Christmas Day, and Boxing...
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Roger Loomes, a personal injury claims specialist at Ashtons Legal, has succeeded in obtaining a substantial six-figure sum for Mr P, who suffered life-changing injuries when he was assaulted by...
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The Employment Rights Bill is to be a major piece of employment legislation, all part of Labour’s commitment to “Make Work Pay”. It was published in October 2024, and you...
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As this Saturday marks International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting a senior lawyer at Ashtons, Joanna Cotgrove. Jo joined the firm as a solicitor in 2016, took partnership in 2023...
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In October 2024, the new sexual harassment legislation came into force, requiring employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment. It is clear employers should be proactive in responding...
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Sepsis is all too often still the cause of death and severe disablement as a result of delays in diagnosis and treatment. Early detection is vital to a better outcome....
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The Renters Right (Reform) Bill is expected to become law after Easter 2025. It is anticipated that it will introduce a single system for periodic tenancies and abolish Section 21...
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Nick Peake, a personal injury specialist at Ashtons Legal, has successfully settled the claim of Ipswich cyclist Ms P for £342,000. Ms P was riding her bicycle in Ipswich, was...
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Jessica Brady, aged 27, died just three weeks after being admitted to hospital with stage four adenocarcinoma following a privately sought consultation. She had contacted her GPs more than 20...
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Amanda Cavanagh, Medical Negligence specialist at Ashtons Legal, achieved a settlement for the family of Madeleine Savory (Madie), who tragically died following an act of self-ligature on 19 February 2022...
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The World Cancer Research Fund charity is running its annual Cancer Prevention Action Week from 17-23 February 2025 to raise public awareness of cancer and cancer prevention. The four most...
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The government has announced that it has fulfilled its commitment to provide an additional two million elective NHS appointments within its first year. In a press release, the government has...
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