Archive for July 2024
Violence Against Women and Girls
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) accounted for 20% of total police recorded crime in England and Wales between 2022 and 2023. A further report commissioned by the National Police Chief’s Council and the College of Policing estimated at least one in every twelve women will be a victim of VAWG. The threat to women…
Read MoreHow to Write a Dismissal Letter
If you need to dismiss an employee, it is crucial to follow the correct procedure. Failure to do so could mean that they are able to make a claim against you for unfair or wrongful dismissal. A letter of dismissal should follow a fair and lawful dismissal procedure. It is a legal requirement under the…
Read MoreInheritance Tax Receipts
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts hit £1.4 billion in the first two months of the 2024/25 tax year: a 17% increase on the same period last year. This increase is the outcome of a mixture of increased asset values, high inflation rates and tax freezes. Inheritance tax is charged at 40% above a certain threshold on…
Read MoreSeparated Parents – Taking your Child/Children on Holiday
With the school holidays approaching, parents will be looking to take their children abroad on holiday. But when separated parents want to take their children abroad, complications may arise. If you are a separated parent and wish to take your child or children abroad, you must obtain the other parent’s permission or consent if they…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Receive Notice of an Employment Tribunal
If you are a business owner, then at some point, you may receive notice of an employment tribunal. This could be in respect of a range of issues, such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment or bullying. If you are given notice of a tribunal hearing it means that an employee has asked the tribunal to…
Read MorePersonal Injury Lawyer – Exeter
Everys has been providing high quality legal advice to families and businesses across the region for many years. Offering a full range of legal services delivered professionally yet personally, we place great value in the ongoing relationships we have with our clients. We always provide a welcoming and helpful service, with clear communication at the…
Read MoreWhat Can Delay Exchange of Contracts?
If you are buying or selling a property, it can be frustrating to find that the exchange of contracts has been delayed. We take a look at some of the most common causes of delays. When you buy or sell property, the contract only becomes legally binding once it has been exchanged with the other…
Read MoreLasting Powers of Attorney
Watching the documentary on Kate Garraway really touched a nerve with me as my husband has recently had a stay in hospital. What was first thought to be COVID turned out to be heart failure. My husbands two weeks in hospital was difficult for me to cope with not being able to see him. However,…
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