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Zero Discrimination Day 2025

Rebecca Topping
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At Stephensons we have a number of brand values which encapsulate the way in which we behave and practice. One of our brand values is ‘inclusive’ and we are demonstrating this through celebrating Zero Discrimination Day. On 1st March...

Conveyancing - understanding who your legal representative is and what they can do to assist you

Natalie Sellers
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We appreciate there are already plenty of cogs turning when buying or selling a property and these can easily become confused when instructing your legal professional. We have therefore put together a small guide on who could be involved and what they...

Can I claim for loss of earnings if I've been injured in an accident?

Katie Plappert
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When considering bringing a claim for personal injuries, one of the most pressing reasons is often to recover lost wages due to sick leave. Needing time off work to recover from an injury, or an operation, can be one of the most stressful aspects, as bills...

Accidents at work - understanding liability for injuries suffered in the workplace

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Whilst all measures should be taken to ensure safety in the workplace, unfortunately accidents at work do happen. Regardless of the profession, or the accident circumstances, injuries suffered at work can cause lifelong physical and emotional trauma....

Help, I instructed a firm to assist me in the purchase of a property and they have been closed down. What do I do?

Natalie Sellers
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It is very easy to panic in these situations and of course, we understand, moving home is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through and with an added complication such as your legal representative being closed, it certainly doesn’t...

March 2025 charity challenge in support of our colleague, Martyn Jackson

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In October 2024, one of our friends and colleagues, Martyn Jackson sadly fell very ill. Thankfully, he is now on the mend and so we feel it is the right time for the Stephensons family to show him some support! In March 2025 the regulatory team will be...

Farm partnership fined £80,000 after fatal tractor tyre explosion

Millie Wilde
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A Lancashire farm partnership has been fined £80,000 following the tragic death of a 23-year-old. The man suffered fatal head injuries when a tractor tyre exploded whilst he was assisting with its inflation. The incident occurred in May 2021 at a...

What is my personal injury claim worth?

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Are you hesitant to make a personal injury claim because you have no idea what it could be worth? There is often a sense of mystery surrounding how much compensation you may get for your injuries. In this article, I will break down the process of how...

Half of UK police forces catch drivers speeding at 90mph in 30mph zones

Paul Loughlin
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New research from the RAC has revealed that 48% of police forces in the UK found drivers going more than three times the 30mph limit, while 90% had clocked people driving at 60mph. The highest recorded speed on 30mph roads was 122mph in South Yorkshire....

Moths in the limelight - misrepresentation of £32.5million property

Liam Waine
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The High Court of Justice handed down its Judgment on 10 February 2025 in an unusual seller’s property misrepresentation claim. The case of (1) Iya Patarkatsishvili ; (2) Yevhen Hunyak v William Woodward-Fisher [2025] EWHC 265 (Ch) concerned the...

Ofsted's proposed inspection reforms - do they go far enough?

Chloe Parish
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Ofsted have this week announced a new consultation to seek the views of parents, carers, professionals, and learners on a new approach to inspecting and reporting on education providers, from the autumn. The proposals impact on early years settings,...

Update on the Renters' Rights Bill

Holly Monk
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Following the bill’s report stage in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025, the Second Reading took place in the House of Lords on 4 February 2025. This session provided the members with an opportunity to debate the main principles and...

Are prisoners and prison officers at high risk of asbestos related conditions?

Danielle Callaway
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Many UK prisons may be housing dangerous asbestos within them, which could result in prison employees/officers and prisoners being exposed to asbestos as and when the substance is disturbed. A survey in 2003 found asbestos present in all UK prisons...