One in ten women who worked during their menopause were forced to leave their job because of the symptoms. That’s according to research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
It’s an uncomfortable statistic, raising the question: would those women have remained in work...
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Continuing Danger for Cyclists on British Roads
The Government has recently published statistics detailing the number of cycling accidents on Britain’s roads in 2021 and 2022. These statistics had been awaited with interest as cycling fatalities in 2020 had increased by some 40% from th...
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Fewer people these days are getting married or becoming civil partners.
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that, for the first time, numbers have dropped to below 50% of the eligible population in England and Wales. It’s the first time this has happened, leading some...
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According to a Freedom of Information Request by The Telegraph, and reported in the daily press, power outages during the Summer of 2023 caused the safety systems of Britain’s smart motorways to shut down a total of forty one times. In particular, between April and August 2023, eight motorway...
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It’s Family Mediation Week.
This time every year the campaign aims to raise awareness of the positive impact mediation can have on families that are struggling to resolve issues. In particular, mediation offers an excellent alternative to court proceedings where separated couples need to esta...
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After lengthy consideration you have taken the decision to purchase your first home. You have spoken with a mortgage adviser to establish what you can borrow and have now found your perfect property. Now to choose a solicitor to deal with the legalities for you but, where to start?
Here...
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After lengthy consideration, you have decided to purchase your first home. You have spoken with a mortgage adviser to establish what you can borrow and have now found your perfect property. Now to choose a solicitor to deal with the legalities for you but, where to start?
Here at Barker...
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As 2023 has drawn to a close, thoughts turn to the year ahead. For some couples January will mark the start of a new life, living separately.
It’s true that family law solicitors like us see a rise in enquiries about separation and divorce in the post-Christmas period. For some couples,...
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In England, Scotland & Wales, victims of crime can seek compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (“CICA”) for injuries suffered as a result of assault. The system is set up so that injured claimants can apply for compensation themselves on an online form, withou...
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From next year, employees will be able to take statutory unpaid leave to care for a dependant.
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 introduces one of a number of changes to apply from April and will be welcomed by those struggling to balance their work and their unpaid caring responsibilities towards f...
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