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Life-changing compensation for mesothelioma widow
17th May 2012

A Somerset widow whose husband lost his life after contracting a deadly work-related cancer is to receive £290,000 in compensation from his former employers. Jean Bean of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, won her claim after her husband, David, died last Read more...

Queen’s Speech introduces libel reform laws
16th May 2012

A new Bill intended to reform libel law is expected to be published soon, after being confirmed in the Queen’s speech this week. The Bill is expected to help protect the right to free speech without hindrance from the threat of libel action, par Read more...

Liberal Democrat minister claims gay couples will have legal right to marry before next election
16th May 2012

The equalities minister, Lynne Featherstone has declared “There will be no U-turn on equal marriage.” In response to pressure from Conservative backbench MPs who have called for the proposal to be dropped. Miss Featherstone reassured critics o Read more...

Bicycle rickshaws and stretch limousines could be licensed
16th May 2012

The Law Commission for England and Wales have suggested that bicycle rickshaws and stretch limousines could be licensed under new rules to improve road safety. They have also said that clearer rules on the licensing of taxis and mini-cabs could be i Read more...

Bankruptcies on the rise as double-dip takes its toll
15th May 2012

As the reality of a double-dip recession sweeps across the UK, the number of people declared bankrupt rose last week for the first time in a year, prompting predictions that insolvency rates are set to worsen. According to figures provided by the Read more...