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The number of children in care is on the rise, but support given is still insufficient

December 19th, 2013

By Anna Kirova, Law Student on placement at Burke Niazi Solicitors

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Marked rise in number of families hit by IHT

December 10th, 2013

As the inheritance tax threshold fails to keep pace with soaring house prices, a vast number of families look likely to be caught in the tax trap over the coming five years.

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New commercial rent recovery process to launch in April 2014

December 9th, 2013

A new commercial rent arrears recovery process is to be brought into law in April 2014, which will allow commercial landlords to recover “pure” rent arrears.

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Clare’s Law rolled out to cover England and Wales

November 29th, 2013

The coverage of Clare’s Law, which allows people to check the police record of their partners, is to be expanded to all of England and Wales after a successful pilot in four locations.

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Rent arrears: A double sided coin

November 27th, 2013

Over the last few months there has been a gradual increase in possession claims by landlords and housing associations due to rent arrears. Some may feel at times it is done with inadequate consideration for individual merits of each case which would otherwise provide valid reasons for the arrears.

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