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Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste materials in places not designated for waste disposal or by those without the proper licence to dispose of that waste. Commercial fly-tipping involves...
Prenuptial agreements have become increasingly popular over the years, even for couples that are marrying and do not have a high-net-worth. But, before you make the decision to put a...
In 2026, 6.5% of estates are presumed to be liable for inheritance tax, an increase from the current 4.3% liable. With house prices rising and more people being liable for...
Divorcing couples in England and Wales will be able to get a ‘no fault’ divorce from 6 April 2022, making the process of getting a divorce simpler and reducing the...
The government has set out plans to tackle an ‘unnecessary’ rise in family court proceedings by introducing legislative changes that could see parents hit with financial penalties if they do...
The government announced in September that National Insurance tax will rise by 1.25% from April 2022. Boris Johnson says that this will raise £12 billion a year to help cover...
During the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for Wills exploded. National lockdowns and the threat of the virus caused many people to pause and consider whether they needed to put their final...
Është falas Pavarësisht nga të ardhurat, mjetet ose pasuritë tuaja, dhe pavarësisht nga natyra e pretendimit (sado serioz apo i vogël) të gjithë kanë të drejtë për këshillë ligjore falas...
Bernie Madoff, a Wall Street financier who was handed a 150-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a Ponzi scheme in 2009, has died in prison. Mr Madoff’s firm, Bernard...
Living with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) or a Sexual Risk Order (SRO) can have a huge impact on your life. Not only will your personal life be greatly...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced an investigation into NatWest Bank’s alleged failure to comply with money laundering regulations. The case concerns a number of high value deposits into...
Our children are more important than anything in the world and we only want what is best for them. But when parents are separating, it is easy for differing views...
Certain types of white-collar crime have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to evidence from a range of sources. Financial fraud against UK bank customers increased by two-thirds in...
Romance fraud has been on the rise during lockdown in the UK, as people are increasingly being scammed out of money by others who are pretending to pursue a relationship....
Tom Hayes, the first banker to be jailed for rigging interest rates, is due to have his conviction reviewed by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), a body set up...
One of the main benefits of setting up a limited company is limited liability which means that the business is its own legal entity, separate from its directors and shareholders....
Concerns surrounding the legitimacy of matters such as Bounce Back Loans in the UK are growing, as it has been reported that an increasing number of shelf companies are being...
A director of a manufacturing company has been banned from acting as a company director for 8 years after having been found to have wrongly diverted more than half a...
21 people have been arrested across the UK as part of an operation which targeted the customers of the online criminal marketplace, WeLeakInfo. The National Crime Agency (NCA) coordinated the...
Being accused of benefit fraud is an extremely serious offence. If the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) thinks that you have fraudulently received benefits and tax credits, you could...
A suspected major money launderer surrendered around £10 million worth of property after being served with an Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) by investigators from the National Crime Agency (NCA). Leeds...
Up to 60% of emergency pandemic loans made under the Bounce Back Loan Scheme are unlikely to ever be paid back, according to recent findings from the government’s spending watchdog....
HMRC has started to take action against individuals and businesses over suspected ‘furlough fraud’ in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). On Friday 10 July 2020, the first...
Nearly 750 people have been arrested in the UK after law enforcement agencies such as the National Crime Agency infiltrated encrypted communications network, EncroChat. Since March 2020, the authorities have...
Incidents of domestic abuse and domestic assault have seen a sharp increase during the COVID ‘lockdown’. A recent news report revealed that in London alone there have been over 4000...
There has been much confusion over what is, and what is not, permitted under the present coronavirus lockdown rules. The police have come under some criticism for their approach to...
Statistics suggest that the coronavirus crisis has led to a significant drop in recorded crime, by as much as 20% in some areas. However, there is no doubt that the...
Investigations in to and prosecutions for indecent image offences are extremely prevalent. The way in which such cases are investigated and the charges which follow has changed. This has been...
Modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour offences are very prevalent across society. They often involve highly complex and sophisticated organised crime groups which can be extremely difficult to detect....
Alienate your child from your ex at your peril Divorce or separation can be an acrimonious and stressful time and it can be hard to put your child’s needs before...
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