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Graham Heywood, a member of the Ashtons specialist personal injury claim team, has recently settled the claim of Mr G, an HGV driver in his early 60s. Mr G was...
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The Fair Work Agency, a new enforcement body for certain employment rights, was established on 7 April 2026. The Fair Work Agency will consolidate a number of existing enforcement functions,...
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Ashtons Legal has recently settled the personal injury claim of Mr W, who is living with a brain injury, and audiovestibular and psychological symptoms, following an accident at work. Mr...
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Being arrested and interviewed by police is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can go through. Whether you have been Bailed to Return (BTR) or Released Under Investigation...
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Personal injury claim specialist, Kerry Jones, has settled the claim of Mr T, who was a passenger in a vehicle which was involved in a high-speed accident. His most obvious...
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From 6 April 2026, employers must apply new Statutory Sick Pay rules, including day one entitlement, wider eligibility and revised payment calculations for lower earners. Here is what has changed...
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The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a wider scope, requiring employers to take “all” reasonable steps to prevent workplace harassment. From April 2026, sexual harassment will become an express qualifying...
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From 6 April 2026, employers must be ready for a significant expansion of family-related employment rights. Statutory paternity leave and unpaid parental leave are now available from day one of...
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Understanding injury claim time limits, exceptions, and what matters most in England and Wales. How long do you have to make your injury claim? If you’re injured in an accident...
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Every April, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that this disease affects over 42,000 people in England and Wales annually, yet early detection dramatically improves survival rates. This awareness campaign...
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Losing a loved one unexpectedly due to an accident or incident that was someone else’s fault can be overwhelming, both emotionally and financially. During such a difficult time, it can...
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The Government has published the enabling regulations for SSP changes that will come into force on 6 April 2026 Under the new regulations, from 6 April 2026: SSP becomes payable...
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