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As restrictions ease and more and more people return to work, it is essential that employers continue to ensure the workplace is both safe and free from discrimination for all employees. Employers are required to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate...
Chattertons Family Law team are offering parents a free digital guide that contains advice and information to help them put children first during a separation or divorce. The Parenting Through Separation Guide is written by family professionals and...
Professionals working with the elderly and vulnerable are raising concerns over future safeguarding following a dramatic fall in the number of lasting powers of attorneys registered during the coronavirus pandemic. Figures from the Office of the Public...
At the invitation of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance service , Andrew Morley (COTY Committee Member) and Liam Chantry (Lincoln office) recently attended at the new LNAA HQ in Waddington as part of a “thank you” for fundraisers such as...
The case of Stonewater (2) Ltd v Wealden District Council [2021] EWHC 2750 (Admin) , is an interesting case which considers some important issues relating to the application of Social Housing Relief under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010...
Launched in June 2021, the First Homes scheme's first units entering the market through an early delivery project in the West Midlands with local authorities required to take First Homes into account from 28 June 2021. First Homes, which will be...
Chattertons were honoured to again be a main sponsor of the Grantham Journal Business Awards 2021, which took place on Friday, November 12. After months of anticipation, the finalists, main partners, category and associate sponsors, judges and guests...
The Shared Ownership route to home ownership has been an available option to eligible purchasers since the 1980's. As with most schemes the provisions have changed over time and this article helps to highlight the changes. Shared Ownership is a form of...
We sometimes see as part of the due diligence process on business sales reference (often in financial statements) to a 'dividend' when payments to directors who are also shareholders are recorded, and other entries to 'director's loan...
Premium Bonds have just turned 65 years old and are still a firm favourite with savers. From humble beginnings Premium Bonds have gone from strength to strength and are as popular as ever with the chance of winning the top prize of £1m. How good are...
It is ten years since the ending of the national default retirement age, when age became one of the protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010. The Act was designed to safeguard people in the workplace against discrimination , harassment...
Football’s offside rule has been controversial since it was introduced in 1863, with many arguing it remains unintelligible despite attempts at simplification, but the game’s latest rulebook clash may claim the crown when it comes to...
To put it simply, a Grant of Representation is a legal document/order issued by the Probate Court, which proves an executor, or administrator has the legal authority to deal with the deceased's estate. Is there more than one type of Grant? Yes, there...
New laws and a Code of Practice are being introduced to resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued because of the pandemic. The moratorium on forfeiture and restrictions remain in place until 25 March 2022. Changes introduced this week...
Nobody likes to think about a time when they are no longer around and talking to loved ones about what you would like to happen after you pass away may seem morbid or unnecessary. However, talking about financial and practical matters can help put your mind...
Talk Money Week 2021 takes place on 8-12 November. The annual awareness week is an opportunity to help people have more open conversations about money and increase their sense of financial wellbeing - from pocket money to pensions. Research shows that the...
If you are considering an at-home fireworks display or perhaps a bonfire, you need to be sure that you do not fall foul of the law. Rules concerning fireworks and bonfires are designed to keep us all safe and to prevent nuisance in the neighbourhood. In this...
