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Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Introduced to Parliament

The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, which was announced by the government in the King's Speech following the last general election, was introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2025. The Bill will reform and add to the ...

Husband's Application to Set Aside Financial Remedy Order Fails

The Family Court has rejected a husband's application to set aside a financial remedy order made in his absence after he ceased to participate in the final hearing. The husband and wife had separated in 2022 after 15 years of marriage. On the first day of...

Compensation for Woman Who Lost Leg After Road Accident

A compensation settlement has been agreed for a woman whose leg had to be amputated after she was involved in a head-on collision. Her car was hit by another vehicle which was trying to overtake traffic. She was airlifted to hospital and spent more than two...

FTT Wrong to Rely on Calculations of Risk Posed by Lack of Space

The Upper Tribunal (UT) recently set aside a decision of the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) upholding prohibition orders in respect of 15 flats, finding that the FTT had erred in accepting the local authority's calculation of the risk posed by the lack of space...

High Court Rejects Daughter's Challenge to Elderly Man's Will

The best way to minimise the risk of a successful challenge to your will is to have it drawn up by a qualified solicitor. Recently, a woman's challenge to her elderly father's final will was rejected by the High Court . The man had made the will in March...

Shop Assistant Obtains £10,300 Compensation for Trip

Damages have been obtained for a shop assistant who tripped over some shopping bags in the department store where she worked. The 23-year-old shop assistant was working behind the tills when she tripped over the bags, which had been left on the floor, and...

Damages for Widow of Former Painter Who Died of Mesothelioma

A six-figure compensation settlement has been secured for the widow of a man who died of mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in the workplace. The man had worked for a firm of builders in the early 1970s. His colleagues regularly used to cut...

Goodwill Amortisation on Incorporation Not Deductible

A company that was incorporated by members of an insurance broking partnership and acquired the partnership's business has failed to persuade the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) that amortisation of the goodwill it acquired was deductible for Corporation Tax...

FCA Sets Out Plans for Reform of Mortgage Market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined plans to reform the mortgage market, which could make it easier for first-time buyers and self-employed people to purchase properties. The reforms also aim to help homeowners access housing wealth in later...

Compensation for Baby Girl Who Developed Meningitis in Hospital

Compensation has been obtained for a baby girl who developed bacterial meningitis in hospital when she was four months old. She had undergone a biopsy which led to bacteria in her bloodstream, and developed bacterial meningitis after the infection was...
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