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The Court of Appeal recently refused a widow permission to appeal against a first instance decision made by the Family Division of the High Court.

Business Property Relief (BPR) applies to 'relevant business property' and acts to reduce the value of a property by up to 100%, for inheritance tax purposes.

The first Legal Ombudsman report published in July 2011 reveals thousands of people may be receiving sub-standard services from unregulated companies offering consumer financial products.

Mr and Mrs Rawlings had identical wills prepared by their solicitor in which each left everything to the other. On the death of the survivor, the wills provided for everything to pass to Terry Marley, who they had treated as their son.

New regulations for will writing services in England and Wales are being proposed after research from the Legal Services Board (LSB) showed that 20% of wills contained mistakes

Partner at Hugh James solicitors, Matthew Evans has given his reaction to the developments regarding Sir Jimmy Saville’s estate.

A UK-based dog food subscription service, Years, has issued a voluntary recall of its fresh meals after nearly 200 dogs developed sudden bilateral dry eye following a recipe change that introduced buckwheat. The company is investigating whether contamination in its buckwheat supply may be linked to the reported cases, while affected pet owners explore potential compensation claims for veterinary costs and related damages.

Agricultural Property Relief (APR) can operate to reduce the extent to which agricultural property is exposed to inheritance tax upon the death of the owner.

Stephanie discusses the case of Jamie Yates v National Trust which looks at the duties of care owed by an occupier to his contractor's employees.

The widespread use of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, also known as ‘bubbly concrete') as a lightweight alternative to traditional concrete builds, was used in thousands of public buildings from the 1950s.

With many of us helping to care for older relatives, a joint account seems like a simple solution in order to help with weekly shopping and other tasks.

World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6 October highlights the challenges families face when a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, particularly when the condition may have resulted from preventable medical errors during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. Understanding when cerebral palsy might be linked to clinical negligence can help families access the support, compensation, and resources needed to provide lifelong care and improve quality of life.

Two draft bills published by the Law Commission could potentially change the rules that apply to the distribution of the estate of a person who dies intestate, that is, without a will.

The UK Government has published a substantially rewritten National Planning Policy Framework that replaces the tilted balance with new presumptions for development, introduces station-led growth policies, and redefines how local plan policies are weighted. The Framework creates new pathways for development around transport hubs and grey belt land while establishing immediate effect on all planning decisions.

Argentinian footballing legend, Diego Maradona, has seen red and decided to sue the makers of Pro Evolution Soccer, Konami, for its unauthorised use of his name and likeness.

Partner Lynda Reynolds discusses the critical role of legal support for families navigating baby loss investigations and inquests, exploring how specialist representation helps grieving parents find answers, seek accountability, and obtain compensation when medical care falls short. The article examines the journey families face through complex legal systems while processing unimaginable loss.

One year after the tragic Glória funicular crash in Lisbon that claimed 16 lives, the families of British victims Kayleigh Smith and Will Nelson share heartfelt tributes honoring their loved ones' achievements and the profound impact they had on those around them. The couple, who died on September 3, 2025, are remembered for their passion for theatre, their compassion for others, and the bright futures that were cut short.