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Posted 30 October 2017
by Sasha El-Zein .
Record high £5 billion in Inheritance Tax collected by HMRC
It has been reported that an estimated £5 billion in Inheritance Tax was collected by HMRC in the last tax year, a record high. The increase has been attributed to a rise in property prices, which has pushed many estates…
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Posted 26 October 2017
by Dan Griffin .
Police to Investigate Criminal Wrongdoing by Royal Bank of Scotland’s Global Restructuring Group
Police Scotland are to investigate alleged criminal offences committed by the Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) Global Restructuring Group (GRG). The controversial arm of the bank’s lending division has been accused of forcing businesses into default on their loans in…
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Posted 25 October 2017
by Anouska Musson .
Reminder: Card Surcharges to be Banned
From the 18th January next year, parks and other businesses will no longer be able to charge consumers for paying by credit card, Pay-Pal or Apple Pay. More information can be found at https://www.tozers.co.uk/card-surcharges-banned/ If you have any queries or…
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Posted 20 October 2017
by Tracy Lambert .
Civil Remedy Finally Available To Children Who Have Been Abused By A Foster Carer
The Supreme Court have handed down a landmark decision in the case of Armes (Appellant) v Nottinghamshire County Council (Respondent) [2017] UKSC 60 This case was brought by a woman who suffered abuse by foster parents. She was subjected to severe…
Read more Posted 13 October 2017
by Dan Griffin .
Will the GDPR Require New Consent From Existing Customers?
We are often asked if businesses need to ask their existing contacts to opt-in to receive marketing communications again once the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. This an important decision, the consequences for getting…
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Posted 13 October 2017
by Rukaya Bradford .
Non-Molestation Orders
A Non-Molestation Order can be applied to put a stop to domestic abuse to help protect you and to ensure the safety and wellbeing and health of you and your children. Domestic abuse can include the following: Psychological abuse Emotional…
Read more Posted 12 October 2017
by Rukaya Bradford .
Child Maintenance – What Can You Do if You Are Not Receiving Child Maintenance?
The Child Maintenance Service will take action if child maintenance isn’t being paid. When a payment is missed, the Child Maintenance Service will contact the parent who is meant to be paying child maintenance to ascertain why they haven’t paid,…
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Posted 11 October 2017
by Martin Laver .
Following Ilott, What Adult Child Claimants Can Expect
Nahajec v Fowle is the first reported case since the Ilott v Mitson judgment earlier this year and has, perhaps unsurprisingly, a very similar outcome. In this case, the daughter had been estranged from her father for many years due to her choice…
Read more Posted 10 October 2017
by Dan Griffin .
Increased Fines for Commercial Drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is to gain increased powers to fine commercial drivers. Fines to deter rest breaks in vehicles Lorry, bus and coach drivers must take a 45-hour rest break at least every fortnight. From 1…
Read more Posted 10 October 2017
by Rukaya Bradford .
Divorce Costs Order
The term ‘divorce costs’ can be unclear and, to the person being asked to pay those costs, it can be confusing. However, ‘divorce costs’ are limited to those costs incurred in the process of ending the marriage – from preparing…
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