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When finances remain unresolved after separation, questions arise about spending autonomy and financial transparency. Post-separation expenditure can significantly impact divorce proceedings...

As we approach the end of May we come close to the end of the eviction stay in England and Wales and the end of the longer notice periods for England for section 8 and 21 notices.

The High Court's decision in ABN Group Holdings Ltd v Yarrow (PC) 2026 clarifies when statutory notice requirements apply before lease forfeiture, particularly examining whether derelict premises still qualify as a 'dwelling'. This case demonstrates how the actual condition of a property at the time of forfeiture determines which procedural protections tenants can invoke, offering crucial guidance for landlords and management companies navigating enforcement actions.

Considering a nuptial agreement to protect business interests, inheritance or family wealth? Understanding the key differences between pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements is essential before making this important decision. This guide explores when each type of agreement applies, their legal standing in England and Wales, and the critical steps needed to ensure validity.

Recognising patterns of control, blame and isolation in relationships can be difficult, particularly when the behaviour is subtle or the relationship appears successful from the outside. Understanding how covert narcissistic traits may manifest in partnerships, and knowing when to seek confidential legal advice, can be an important first step toward clarity and protection.

If your future spouse has significant personal or business debts, you may be concerned that marriage could expose your company, inheritance, property or other wealth.

Maternity care in the UK faces critical challenges despite dedicated healthcare professionals. Former Health Minister Yvette Cooper's proposed reforms aim to address systemic failures in listening to women, eliminating postcode lotteries, and tackling racial inequalities in maternal healthcare. However, meaningful change will require more than policy guidance—it demands cultural transformation, protected training time, and support systems that prioritize transparency and timely clinical decision-makin

The residential property management sector in the UK stands at a pivotal juncture as the government moves toward implementing independent statutory regulation of property agents. While managing agents have long operated without formal oversight despite handling substantial service charge accounts and complex building safety compliance, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced plans requiring estate agents, letting agents, and block managing agents to obtain licenses, hold qualifications, and adhere to

Recovering the Proceeds of criminal activity by using a criminal prosecution can be expensive and the standard of proof is high.

You may be questioning whether what you are experiencing is coercive control, particularly if there has been no physical violence.

Recent research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress reveals a stark correlation between A&E overcrowding and patient mortality rates, with every 10% increase in occupancy linked...

Navigating divorce requires balancing emotional support from friends and family with professional legal guidance. While loved ones can provide invaluable practical help and stability, their well-intentioned advice may not align with the legal realities of your specific situation, particularly when family wealth, trusts, or complex assets are involved.

When separating from a partner whose behaviour feels controlling or emotionally harmful, many parents struggle with how to protect their children during divorce proceedings. The family court focuses not on psychological labels but on evidence of behaviour patterns and their impact on children's welfare. Understanding how to document concerns, establish safe boundaries...

GPonline has highlighted that there are growing warnings from general practitioners regarding the impact of the NHS’s reforms, specifically the mandatory rollout of Advice and Guidance (A&G) and Single Point of Access (SPoA) used to triage and assess patients.

Recent BBC analysis reveals that England's NHS continues to miss critical cancer treatment targets, leaving patients waiting months for essential surgeries while their conditions potentially worsen. This examination explores the systemic pressures creating these dangerous care gaps, the profound human cost of treatment delays, and practical steps patients can take to navigate an overstretched healthcare system.

On 30th July 2026, the ICO announced that they are working alongside the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in relation to suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance mis-selling claims.

The Pension Schemes Act 2026 introduces significant changes to how pension scheme trustees can manage and distribute surplus funds to sponsoring employers. These reforms simplify a previously complex regime by reducing funding thresholds, removing resolution requirements, and establishing new statutory powers for trustees to modify scheme rules.

The NHS has launched an ambitious prostate cancer research initiative, inviting up to 500,000 men to take part in a landmark study that could transform how prostate cancer is detected and treated.