More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have called on Rachel Reeves to axe the looming increases to business rates for them as well as pubs. The government is expected to announce a climbdown on the increases to business rates bills faced by pubs in England in the coming days. Landlords and pub owners have …
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The Impact of AI on Litigation
06.01.2026 The integration of artificial intelligence into the legal landscape is transforming how parties prepare, manage and argue cases. As the courts begin to grapple with AI-generated submissions, solicitors and legal practitioners must strike a balance between embracing new technology and maintaining accountability and professional responsibility. In the absence of formal legislation in the UK …
Co-parenting Is Hard! We’ve Got You Covered
Let’s be honest: co-parenting is hard. It probably will never be easy. Even in healthy, intact marriages, parenting is hard. Add divorce, separate households, unresolved hurt, and fundamentally different values, and the difficulty multiplies. Yet divorced parents are often told they should be able to co-parent well if they just try harder, communicate better, or …
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Your Boyfriend’s Ex-Wife: 10 Tips To Getting Along With Her
I’ve written so many articles giving advice to women on how to deal with their ex’s new girlfriend. But I’ve never looked at the issue from the girlfriend’s point of view; in other words, what if you’re the girlfriend dealing with your boyfriend’s ex-wife? That’s a hard place to be in, too! Just another complex …
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Do You Have a Pet Custody Agreement? Tips for Divorcing Parents
When parents get divorced, one of the first things they work out is a custody agreement for their children. That schedule might be 50-50, one week on and one week off, or it might look very different depending on work schedules, travel, and what best supports the child. But is there such a thing as …
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The age when men are most likely to leave an unhappy marriage. It’s later than you’d think – and their wives never see it coming, reveals divorce lawyer CASSANDRA KALPAXIS
There’s an old saying, ‘Men are from Mars, women are from Venus’. And when it comes to divorce, you won’t be surprised to hear that men and women couldn’t be more different in their approach. Cassandra Kalpaxis, who has worked through hundreds of divorce cases in her 14 years as a family lawyer, says men …
Divorce and The New Year: 12 Resolutions
Divorce, as difficult as it is, can also mean new opportunity, a happier life, and a more peaceful way to live. So, when it comes to divorce and the new year, there are certain new year’s resolutions every divorced person should consider, actions that will make 2026 your best year ever! These don’t have to …
Another year of stagnation will kill businesses, Labour warned
By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 11:49, 22 December 2025 Economists have warned the Government that British businesses cannot survive another year of stagnation, as figures pointed to a bleak start for the economy in 2026. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) urged Labour to get on with delivering growth after its latest …
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DIY giant plunges into administration with jobs axed
By JANE DENTON, MONEY REPORTER Updated: 12:14, 20 December 2025 DIY business Toolstream has collapsed into administration, with more than 100 staff losing their jobs just before Christmas. The Yeovil-based importer and distributer of DIY tools appointed administrators on 11 December. Toolstream was the sole distributer of more than 6,000 hand tools, power tools, …
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Having Doubts About The Divorce? Here Is What You Need to Know
It is incredibly common for people going through a divorce to experience moments of uncertainty. If you are having doubts about the divorce, you’re not alone. Even those who felt confident at the start can suddenly find themselves asking, What am I doing? Should I stay? Am I making a mistake? As a divorce attorney …
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Business groups urge Tory peers to stop blocking Labour’s workers’ rights bill | Employment law
Britain’s biggest business groups have urged Conservative peers to stop blocking Labour’s landmark workers’ rights bill in the House of Lords to avoid throwing away a compromise deal reached with trade unions. With the clock ticking before Christmas, six of the country’s biggest employers’ groups warned that failure to pass the legislation before parliament rises …
Divorce lawyer shares tell-tale sign a married couple won’t last & it’s all to do with the size of their wedding
A DIVORCE lawyer has revealed the huge tell-tale high a married couple won’t last, and it’s obvious before they even say ‘I do’. Appearing on a recent episode of the Human Talk podcast Lawyer James S. Sexton shared some of his thoughts on the matter. According to the pro, a flashy wedding can sound alarm …
Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) in Civil Litigation: “Islands of legality in a sea of illegality”
The High Court’s decision in Reeves v Frain & McKinnon [2025] EWHC 2311 (KB) offers important clarification on the enforceability of Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) in probate litigation. This case highlights the continued relevance of champerty, the need for strict compliance with the DBA Regulations 2013, and the risks of relying on DBAs in civil litigation. …
How To Stop Thinking About Your Ex With Someone Else
There are countless difficult aspects of ending a relationship and/or getting divorced. One of the big issues I hear from people—no matter if they wanted the divorce or their spouse left them, is fear of how they will feel if and when their ex starts dating someone else. Picturing him or her in another romantic …
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Public appetite for corporate accountability surges as class action awareness reaches new high
Public support for class actions has reached a five-year high, with Portland’s latest report showin… Public support for class actions has reached a five-year high, with Portland’s latest report showing rising demand for corporate accountability, stronger ESG litigation and greater transparency from litigation funders. Public awareness of class actions in the UK has reached …