Following government advice to commuters to avoid public transport and use alternative forms of transport to work, cycling retailers are reporting significant increases in the sale of new bicycles and increased demand for parts and servicing. Moreover, the Department for Transport and local authorities have expressed intention to invest heavily in cycle friendly transport infrastructure. … Continued
The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of Wills being made during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ordinarily, a Will is required to be signed in the physical presence (or at least line of sight) of two witnesses which has caused a number of problems during the pandemic, especially … Continued
The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) has commenced a new digital service to help people acting as an attorney in England and Wales confirm that a Lasting Power of Attorney exists and to help update to financial institutions, healthcare providers and other interested organisations. Once a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is registered, attorneys and … Continued
In England & Wales, a person is generally able to write a Will to distribute their possessions and wealth as they wish to do so or, if they have not written a Will, the Intestacy Rules stipulate who will inherit. There may however be occasions when there is cause for concern and someone may wish … Continued
What has happened? On 25th June the ‘Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020’ received Royal Assent. The new legislation will also apply to judicial separation and civil partnership dissolution petitions. Why was this needed? This is a landmark day for Family Law Solicitors. For many years there have been calls for the divorce laws to … Continued
In July 1940, the skies over England were the next phase of Nazi Germany’s European conquest plans as the Battle of Britain commenced. Lasting until the 31st October, the Luftwaffe was intended to destroy the RAF and pave a way for an invasion of England from the continent. Confident after defeating England’s allies and outnumbering the … Continued
