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Government earmarks £80m to build homes on brownfield land, aiding urban renewal and creating 8,000 homes by 2028. Minister Lee Rowley sees it as key to housing strategy, leveling up, and job creation. The Government has allocated a further £80m...
The High Court upheld a ruling that a landlord won't face penalties after a tenant's complaint over tenancy deposit information errors. The error involved misreferenced clauses in the agreement. The court ruled the mistake was obvious, and the tenant...
A game-changer since 2022, no-fault divorce aims to reduce conflict by removing blame. Couples now only need to cite irretrievable breakdown. Stats reveal a shift towards joint applications, fostering cooperation. But awareness remains a hurdle, says Law...
A 5% increase in disputes in 2023 could be attributed to complex family dynamics and concerns over fairness. Common reasons for contesting include improper legal procedures and doubts about the testator's mental capacity. With longer lifespans, issues of...
The court can impose a fair settlement when a partner suffers due to a commercial failing, as seen in a recent case, where a partner, misled about a 2013 agreement reducing her share in a family business, was awarded compensation despite the original...
Amendments to the Family Procedure Rules, which came into force on 29 April 2024, introduce a wider definition for Non-Court Dispute Resolution. The hope is that these changes will promote early resolution outside of court, relieving pressure on them and...
After a public consultation, the government has decided to halt proposed divorce fee hikes, maintaining them at £593. Concerns raised in public consultation highlighted potential barriers to justice, particularly for women. The Government has decided...
Scott Mitchell, husband of late Dame Barbara Windsor, has been appointed People’s Champion in the fight against dementia with £6M funding announced for clinical trials & early detection. With dementia affecting nearly every family in the UK,...
A dispute between three brothers over the inheritance of the family farm has been settled by the High Court. Whilst the brothers were promised equal shares of the property upon the passing of their parents, the farm was not equally divided in their...
Despite a 1.4% dip in 2023, UK house prices show signs of recovery. Experts now predict a 3% increase in 2024 amid stabilizing inflation. UK house prices fell by 1.4% in the year to December 2023, according to the latest figures from the Land Registry....
