Insights
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Rachael Reeves has confirmed in her Autumn Budget that the National Minimum and Living Wage will rise significantly from April 2026. The new rates will apply from 1 April 2026...
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The Labour Party’s manifesto had pledged to introduce day one protection against unfair dismissal, under their flagship Employment Rights Bill, meaning employees could challenge dismissal from the very outset of...
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The Employment Rights Bill was debated again in the House of Lords on Monday, but there is still a lack of agreement over several key issues, which have been sent...
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Our eyesight is precious. When something goes wrong with our vision, we rely on medical professionals to diagnose and treat the problem quickly and effectively. Sadly, mistakes can and do...
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Finding yourself in a caring role when a family member has been injured at the fault of another can be life-changing as it is. Finding that it impacts your ability...
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Where employers wish to dismiss 20 or more employees from one establishment, they are required to notify the Government via the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS) as soon as possible, but...
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A recent Court of Appeal decision has sent a clear message to developers: planning permission does not automatically override restrictive covenants in a lease. In Great Jackson Street Estates Ltd...
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Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Power as a new partner in the Lifetime Planning team based in the firm’s Cambridge office. Sally and the Ashtons’...
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When a tenancy comes to an end, most landlords expect the tenant to hand back the keys and move on. However, that does not always happen. Sometimes a tenant stays...
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘RRA’) received royal assent on 27 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in tenant protection legislation. Several provisions in the Act depend on commencement orders...
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Heart conditions can develop quickly and have life-threatening consequences if not diagnosed and treated promptly. When signs of a serious cardiac issue are missed, misinterpreted, or when treatment is delayed,...
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The BBC has reported that the Society of Radiographers (SoR) has issued a warning about the risks posed by some private and high-street clinics that allow unqualified individuals to perform...
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