The current “overly complex” divorce system in England and Wales can “fuel conflict” and disadvantages people who represent themselves and those alleging abuse as grounds for divorce, a study has revealed.Continue reading
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New measures have “significant impact” on domestic abuse conviction rates
Measures that will help “drive up prosecutions” in domestic abuse cases are set to be rolled out across England and Wales.Continue reading
Study reveals UK ‘property price hotspots’
A new analysis of Land Registry data claims to have revealed the ‘Top UK Property Hotspots’ for 2018 in terms of house price growth.Continue reading
Inheritance Tax gap at £600 million a year
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has found that the tax gap for inheritance tax is £600m a year despite a steady increase in receipts seen by HM Revenue & Customs.Continue reading
ICO fines spam text firm for data protection breach
A tax advisory company has been fined £200,000 after sending out millions of unsolicited marketing text messages.Continue reading
Olympic cyclist’s sex discrimination case could have ‘significant ramifications’
A sex discrimination challenge brought before an Employment Tribunal this week could have ‘significant ramifications’, it has been warned.Continue reading
HM Land Registry moves to raise awareness of property fraud
In recent weeks, HM Land Registry has been trying to raise awareness of property and conveyancing fraud in an effort to ensure homeowners don’t get caught out.Continue reading
Divorce law reform must protect children, says Resolution
Resolution has called for an “urgent reform” in divorce law to reduce the emotional impact it has on children.Continue reading
Special guardians’ payments restored after critical review of council’s support system
Special guardians require more advice and support from councils before taking on the role, a report has warned.Continue reading
NHS faces age discrimination challenge from 88-year-old former employee
An 88-year-old woman who was dismissed from her position at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading last year is suing the NHS for age discrimination, it has emerged.Continue reading
