There has been a considerable shift in attitudes towards maternity and paternity leave in recent years and this has been demonstrated by steps such as that taken in 2011 by the government, offering Additional Paternity Leave to new fathers. Statutory...
The rental market in the UK is a fairly difficult one for tenants thanks to the shortage of rental properties and ongoing rent rises. However, this doesn’t mean it is necessary to put up with a substandard property as the law shrines certain rights and...
According to a report released by R3, the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, payday loans are now twice as popular in the UK as loans from credit unions. The statistics in the report indicate that nearly 2 million people have recently used a...
The footballing extravaganza that is the FIFA World Cup is due to begin on 12th June and no matter how well organised a workplace is, there’s no doubt that the competition is going to have some impact on productivity. From the most committed football...
The Mortgage Market Review changes that were introduced last month marked the most significant shake up of mortgage regulation in the UK in some time. The changes, which were overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority, have essentially been designed to...
News reports concerning the UK economy have begun to indicate a much more positive outlook for business in recent months, with many predicting recovery on the horizon. This is supported by newly released statistics from the Insolvency Service detailing...
Despite all the efforts to make the housing ladder an easier prospect for those trying to get on it, recent figures indicate that with prices continuing to move upwards the UK’s house buying bubble is still very much in tact. A survey by the Royal...
Our specialist Court of Protection team recently obtained final Order in a Court of Protection dispute relating to welfare. The application was by a Local Authority (LA), for a declaration that it would be in P’s best interests to move out of his...
Stephensons is very proud to be supporting Headway's Action for Brain Injury Week, which will take place between 12th and 18th May. As part of the week, we will also be wearing hats around the office during the charity’s Hats for Headway Day on 16...
The price of London homes has been a bone of contention for many years, particularly for anyone who has been in the market to buy. Given the squeeze on available properties it’s perhaps not surprising that so many people are willing to pay so far...
