A landlord has been cleared of wrongdoing after a Rent Repayment Order (RRO) claim was filed against him, despite his compliance with all licensing requirements. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord had met all obligations but was impacted by administrative failures at Southwark Council. The landlord, applied and paid for an HMO licence in
In a landmark decision, Merton Council has seized properties from a private landlord who neglected tenant complaints for over a year. This marks the first time the council has utilized its powers under the Housing Act 2004, joining a select few authorities in the country to do so. The landlord failed to provide adequate services
A Greater Manchester-based engineering company, Proline Engineering Limited, has been fined £500,000 after an 18-year-old apprentice suffered severe injuries while operating a horizontal band saw. The accident occurred in November 2022, just one month after the apprentice began his training at the company. The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that the apprentice lost
Birth injuries can lead to life-altering impacts for both children and families. While most UK births are safe, some complications result in severe conditions like cerebral palsy, brain injury, and paralysis. Such cases often stem from potential medical negligence involving healthcare professionals like doctors or midwives. The All-Party Parliamentary Group’s 2024 Birth Trauma Inquiry highlights
The Department for Transport’s recent report highlights the critical trends and statistics related to motorcycle-related road incidents in Great Britain. Covering data from 2004 to 2023, this factsheet explores fatality rates, injury statistics, travel distances, and the contributory factors associated with motorcyclist casualties. Since 2004, motorcycle fatalities have decreased by 46%, with serious injuries down
In 2023, net migration to the UK dropped by over 10% compared to the previous year. After a record number of migrants arrived in 2022, the government increased the salary requirements for visas to reduce numbers. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), net migration in 2023 was recorded at 685,000. While over 1.2
Drink driving continues to impact lives across the UK. According to recent government data, between 290 and 320 people lost their lives in 2022 in collisions involving drivers over the alcohol limit. This marks the highest fatality rate since 2009, showing an increase compared to the previous year. Drink-driving incidents account for 17% of all
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently published revealing data on divorce trends in England and Wales for the year 2012. This data sheds light on important aspects of marital breakdown, highlighting the rising divorce rates over the past decade. In 2012, there were 13 divorces per hour in England and Wales, resulting in a
According to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 138 workers lost their lives in workplace accidents across Great Britain during the 2023/24 period. This represents a slight increase from the previous year, when 135 fatalities were recorded. The sectors with the highest number of fatal incidents include construction (51 deaths), agriculture, forestry,
Pre-Marital Agreements Our experienced lawyers can help you with preparing and advice you on Pre-Marital Agreements, Post-Marital Agreements and Separation Agreements. Pre-nuptial agreements act as a kind of insurance in the event of a break-up. This can protect you, your family and your assets in a number of ways.