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The government has launched a mortgage deposit scheme which will help first time buyers or current homeowners to secure a 95% mortgage. What are the risks of high rate mortgages and how does the new scheme work?
Rebecca Beswick's amazing Coffee and Walnut cake - from someone who knows how to bake a good cake !
Leading businesses, employers and industry bodies across the UK have come together to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme and encourage their staff to get a jab when eligible
Lawson West Solicitors is pleased to announce the promotion to Director of employment solicitor, Vaishali Thakerar.
Tribunal claims are set to rise where employers are exposed for abusing Furlough Scheme restrictions, forcing unfair redundancy and allowing Covid-unsafe work environments. Sejal Patel highlights the employment issues to come...
10-16 May is Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Foundation raises awareness of the powerful tonic that nature can bring to a troubled mind...
From April 2021, the new IR35 Scheme came into force. It sets out a company's responsibility to determine genuine Contractor status. Find out more about HMRC's IR35 Tax Scheme and checking tool...
Should employers insist on employees having Covid-19 vaccines? Can your employer force you to have a vaccine against your will? Head of Employment at Lawson West Solicitors, Director Vaishali Thakerar provides her legal insight...
In this article, Shannon Biddiss looks at prenuptial agreements - What are they? How do they work? Are they legally binding? and Why have one?
Read the story about Trudi and the shocking news of her redundancy. How did she cope with the news? See her redundancy "emotional symptoms". Trudi's redundancy experience is all too familiar, but was it lawful?
Commercial property solicitor, Rebecca Beswick looks at how much unregistered land there is in the UK and the benefits of first registration.
For a reliable and tasty main course dish this month try Lawson-West Director Ashley Hunt's family favourite recipe of Mexican Beef Enchiladas. Easy and quick to make...
Family disputes can be resolved without needless court delays - Mediation can be the alternative answer...
From Covid-19 safety to sex discrimination, from Cabinet Minister bullying to whistleblowing – March’s stand-out employment law cases are a revealing reflection of human relations and interaction in the workplace…are you up to speed on the latest employment law?
The TUC survey of 2,138 workplace safety representatives identified employer shortfalls for secure Covid practices and workplace health and safety during the pandemic. We look at how you can raise the alarm about Health and Safety shortcomings at work...
