Category Archives: Legal News

Police retain DNA from thousands of children

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Some 120,000 gene samples taken in two years, as police forces argue they are acting within the law Continue reading →

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UK Uncut loses legal challenge over Goldman Sachs tax deal with HMRC

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Judge rules deal was not unlawful but criticises former tax boss for taking into account potential embarrassment to Osborne Continue reading →

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Blur drummer who trained as solicitor attacks government’s legal aid plans

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

David Rowntree criticises proposals after it emerges Eddie Stobart haulage firm is to bid for contract Continue reading →

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Carers To Get Legal Rights Under New Reforms

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

People who give up their jobs to care for relatives will get stronger rights to seek financial and practical help under reforms to pensions and social care. At the focus of the planned legislation, which is set to be announced … Continue reading →

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‘Iron man’ Weybridge cyclist appeals for help to find stolen bike

Posted on April 23, 2013 by admin

  A man hoping to raise £1m for charity through a series of cycling and endurance events has had his racing bike stolen. Andrew Pirie, from Weybridge, was going to compete in an Ironman endurance race after running his third … Continue reading →

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Unpaid interns: 100 firms being investigated by HMRC

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin

Inquiry launched after campaigners hand minister list of firms that may be breaking the law through use of unpaid interns Continue reading →

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Candidates for Surrey County Council elections released

Posted on April 11, 2013 by admin

The list of candidates for this year’s Surrey County Council elections has been announced. The election will take place on May 2 and will see 44 candidates battle it out for the nine seats representing the boroughs divisions . Candidates will … Continue reading →

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Wealthy defendants to be denied legal aid in fresh cuts

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Defendants with high disposable incomes will no longer qualify as legal aid bill trimmed and competitive tendering introduced Continue reading →

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New migrants will have to wait a year for legal aid

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Justice secretary to announce plans aimed at targeting illegal immigrants, failed asylum seekers and those on tourist visas Continue reading →

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Government’s new housing policy ‘can help wealthy buy second homes’

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

Help to Buy scheme unveiled in George Osborne’s budget is condemned as ‘spare home subsidy’ by critics Continue reading →

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