EMPLOYMENT – UNFAIR DISMISSAL What does Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal mean? When an employer terminates the contract of employment of an employee, if that dismissal occurs in a way which is unlawful and without following a fair procedure, then this may give rise to a claim by the employee for unfair dismissal in an Employment…
Cancer Research UK has said that the UK Government needs to invest more into the NHS. Failings in diagnosing and treating Cancer is leaving tens of thousands of people across England without the help and treatment they need. In 2021 the Government had introduced a new Faster Diagnostic Standard (FDS). The aim was that you…
STAMP DUTY LAND TAX On Friday 23rd September 2022, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) The changes, which came into force with immediate effect, see the threshold at which stamp duty becomes payable rise from £125k to £250k, meaning stamp duty is not payable on the first £250k of a house purchase. In…
Inquests and Medical Negligence Claims Inquests are often very traumatic experiences for families to go through when they have just suffered a bereavement. This can particularly be the case when there are questions about the medical treatment someone received before they passed away, or suspicion that they may have lost their life due to…