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Will Made Four Months Before Elderly Woman's Death Ruled Invalid

The High Court has ruled that a will made by an elderly woman with dementia, in which she disinherited one of her sons, was invalid due to lack of testamentary capacity and want of knowledge and approval. The woman's previous will, made in 2018, divided...
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£245,000 Damages for Former Lagger Who Developed Mesothelioma

A substantial compensation settlement has been achieved for a man who developed mesothelioma decades after being exposed to asbestos at work. The man had worked as a lagger and metal cladder for several insulation companies during the 1970s. In his role, he...
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Government Consultation on Zero-hours Contracts Reforms

The government has launched a consultation on reforms relating to zero-hours and similar contracts , to implement measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to end one-sided flexibility. The reforms aim to reduce the insecurity of hours and income that...
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Collective Enfranchisement - A Brief Guide

In certain circumstances, owners of leasehold flats have a legal right to buy the freehold of the building together with other leaseholders. This process is known as collective enfranchisement. For collective enfranchisement to be available, the building...
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Engineering Company Fined for Publishing Inaccurate Accounts

An engineering and consulting company has been fined nearly £13 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under Section 91 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 , after it published inaccurate information in its full-year 2022 and 2023...
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Fencing Contractor Fined After Employee Suffers Electric Shock

A fencing contractor has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after one of its employees suffered an electric shock while working on a construction site. The employee was using a breaker to dig into the ground as part of preparations to...
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Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs)

A Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) is a protective order designed to protect individuals aged 16 and over from domestic abuse. Introduced under Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, DAPOs are intended to operate across all court jurisdictions —...
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Provisional Road Injury Statistics for 2025 Released

The government has published provisional statistics on injuries on public roads in Great Britain during 2025. In reported road collisions, there were an estimated: 1,556 fatalities, a decline of 3 per cent compared to 2024; 29,911 people killed...
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Ex-husband's Share of Family Home Held by Trustees in Bankruptcy

The High Court has dismissed an ex-wife's appeal against a ruling that her former husband's share of the home they owned together was held by his trustees in bankruptcy. The couple had married and purchased the property in 2009. They had two children. In...
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Government Guidance on Employment Rights Changes

Guidance for employers and workers explaining the changes to employment rights as a result of the Employment Rights Act 2025 is available on the government's website. The website lists the changes that have been introduced so far, including a number of...
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