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23rd September 2009
Has anyone heard of Emmeline Pankhurst?
Emmeline was born in Manchester, UK in 1858. She was the daughter of very forward thinking parents for their time, Robert and Sophia Goulden.
You can read more about Emmeline, often referred to as Emily, by vi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
RBS and NatWest customers will be happy to hear that overdraft fees are to be slashed, saving many consumers hundreds of pounds per month.
It is hoped that the move will encourage other banks to follow suit and cut fees.
The taxpayer owns 70% of RBS... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch23rd August 2009
Pancake Day has not only become a great way to use the foods that were given up for Lent, but also a fantastic way to celebrate and have fun. In London, for example there are a growing number of annual Pancake races. The aim of the race is to run as fast ... Read >
Author: Luka Malgaj01st August 2009
Injury lawyers and health campaigners have criticised a recent Government decision to again put on hold a final ruling, which would settle the long-running saga of pleural plaque claims.
Since a House of Lords ruling two years ago campaigners have bee... Read >
Author: Darrell17th July 2009
Those who have taken gene tests to check if they are at risk from developing diseases such as breast cancer have been warned that they may be denied life insurance.
This warning has come from an influential panel of peers. It is believed that insurance... Read >
Author: seamus06th July 2009
Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are advising businesses that engage self-employed sub contractors to ensure they cannot be classified as workers.
Following the HMRC V Stringer case last month, the House of Lords ruled that workers can ... Read >
Author: Jenny Thaw06th July 2009
Warning over Holiday Pay Claims
Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are advising businesses that engage self-employed sub contractors to ensure they cannot be classified as workers.
Following the HMRC V Stringer case last month, the Ho... Read >
Author: Jenny Thaw27th June 2009
An appeal in the House of Lords is due to begin this week that may determine the future of overdraft fees incurred by millions of customers across Britain.
The appeal, put forward by some of the UK's main banks, will be heard by five Law Lords and is i... Read >
Author: Which4u29th May 2009
The Canadian legal system in every province except for Quebec is based on the British common law system. The Quebec province retains a civil system for issues of private law, however both of these legal systems are subject to the Constitution of Canada. I... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso18th May 2009
The long running saga surrounding workers’ exposure to asbestos has seen many swings and roundabouts, including a number of highly controversial decisions, but there is hope that the matter of compensation could finally be coming closer to being resolve... Read >
Author: Darrell09th March 2009
Lawyers acting on behalf of Northern Ireland injured workers have called upon the Executive to take action to ensure all pleural plaques victims receive their compensation claims.
The plea come after a high profile ruling in the House of Lords that lef... Read >
Author: catherine06th March 2009
The appeal by eight banks against the decision of the High Court regarding whether or not the OFT have the authority to deal with the fairness of bank charges has been thrown out.
The judges also told the banks that they could not take the case to the ... Read >
Author: bankrebate28th January 2009
I am amazed by some of the people whom I encounter every day who do not know anything about politics. Everyone should know how their government works so I am writing down my old college notes as a beginner's guide. As it's the credit crunch some of you wi... Read >
Author: MarkeD12th January 2009
“Young Knives” are a three-piece indie rock band hailed from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire in England. Their band members are Henry Dartnell (Vocals and Guitar), Thomas “House of Lords” Dartnall (Vocal and Bass) and Oliver Askew (Drums and Bac... Read >
Author: Darren Tan01st December 2008
As we march inexorably towards an age of ill discipline and rampant behaviour in all forms and fashions, more and more cases of malicious damage to property are reported on a regular basis, South Africa not being the only country under the cosh of violent... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid02nd October 2008
Privity of contract is one of the most basic rules of the common law of contract and one of the defining tests for the validity of any contract. This doctrine essentially determines who is a party to contract and who may rely upon the rights granted under... Read >
Author: Rebecca Lim26th September 2008
London is synonymous with Big Ben. It is a 316-foot clock tower that was constructed in 1858. In actuality, Big Ben is the 14 ton chime bell that hangs at the top of the tower. Unfortunately, the original bell cracked in 1857 and had to be restored. There... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye09th July 2008
Legal reform aimed at simplifying the fire safety process, while at the same time placing a greater onus on businesses to carry out fire risk assessments, has been approved by the House of Lords.
A leading spokesperson, speaking for the Office of the ... Read >
Author: Safety Nut30th May 2008
Various ‘no-win-no-fee’ companies exist offering their services to help customers reclaim unfair bank charges. They can charge as much as 30% commission for successful claims, taking a more than justified cut of your money.
Under the Unfair Terms ... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo11th March 2008
A leading south Wales law firm has launched a campaign in Wales to lobby the Government into passing legislation for the return of compensation for victims of the asbestos disease of pleural plaques.
Fighting for the rights of thousands of Welsh suffer... Read >
Author: srosser11th March 2008
If you come to learn English in England you will find a country full of diverse offers and interesting cities.
Surely London is the first place you should visit while you learn English in England. This cosmopolitan and dynamic capital city will welcome ... Read >
Author: EasyGO Languages18th January 2008
Facing reduction in 2008 is the amount of time British tax exiles can spend in their home country, and it could impact the British economy, claim a company who specialise in tax haven property and residency.
Up until now a British taxpayer could avoid ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st May 2007
A key policy that was once the cornerstone of the new Labour manifesto in 1997 is facing an important legal challenge. The Home Information Packs or HIP’s for short that are due to become law in England and Wales in June 1st run the risk of becoming a c... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan26th March 2007
The circumstances in which the keeper of an animal is liable for damage caused by his animal depend upon the category to which the animal belongs: animals are either dangerous or non dangerous. Section 2(1) of the Animals Act 1971 imposes upon the keeper ... Read >
Author: Ian Mann24th January 2007
The Constitutional Reform Act of 2005 changed the British hitherto unwritten constitution by introducing some salient, written features.
The Act modified the duties of the Lord Chancellor and reduced the number of deputy speakers from 25 to 12. The Act a... Read >
Author: Sharon White19th August 2006
Democracy is the 'people's rule' who are willing to govern themselves directly or through their representatives. Through centuries there have been thousands of single persons, organizations and even states which pretended being 'people's representatives' ... Read >
Author: Sharon White29th June 2006
Legal reform aimed at simplifying the fire safety process, while at the same time placing a greater onus on businesses to carry out fire risk assessments, has been approved by the House of Lords.
A leading spokesperson, speaking for the Office of the ... Read >
Author: David Cant Cant28th June 2006
IMMIGRATION MATTERS - SPECIAL REPORT
By Charles Kelly Immigration Adviser & Director of Overseas Consultancy Services and Co Author of "How 2 Come to the UK to Live Work Study or Visit".
Religious leaders, trade unionists and the House of Lords are ur... Read >
Author: Charles Kelly18th May 2006
Are you one of the million of Britons famous the world over for being a pet owner and lover? If so, do you have pet insurance? If not, you may well want to read on if you want to save yourself millions of pounds.
Let's look at two, not uncommon, sce... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny
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