Monthly Archives: July 2012

Meadows Fraser LLP secures Law Society’s new quality mark

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

Meadows Fraser LLP has secured membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process. The firm underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure CQS status, which marks … Continue reading →

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Delay facing Gary McKinnon highlights need to change UK extradition laws

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin

The computer hacker’s mother has called on the home secretary to show compassion in a case that has dragged on 10 years Continue reading →

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Housing ladder requirements: partner, degree and generous relatives

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

Research carried out for the Guardian reveals how difficult the credit crunch has made things for first-time home buyers Continue reading →

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Surrey police shelve privatisation plan after G4S Olympic failure

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

Force suspends plan to invite private firms to take over police functions, citing opposition from would-be commissioners Continue reading →

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Rogue Traders presenter jailed for benefit fraud

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

Dan Penteado, motorcycling TV scourge of unscrupulous businesses, dishonestly claimed more than £24,000 in benefits Continue reading →

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Four face jail after first conviction under new ‘slavery’ laws

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Members of one family found guilty of keeping workers in a state of servitude and forcing them to perform unpaid work
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Clegg steps up pressure over Lords reform

Posted on July 9, 2012 by admin

Liberal Democrats warn Cameron that coalition will enter “uncharted territory” if the vote on Lords reform is lost Continue reading →

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