Tag Archives: UK 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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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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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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Trouble for personal injury law firms means trouble for claimants

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

While there is little public sympathy for solicitors the truth is that people will soon find it harder to claim compensation Continue reading →

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Why aren’t sexual abuse reforms being applied to asylum seekers?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by admin

According to charity Asylum Aid, many rape victims face a culture of disbelief Continue reading →

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Cabinet to examine ways of deterring Bulgarian and Romanian immigrants

Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin

Nick Clegg will chair committee looking at ways of discouraging EU immigrants without breaching discrimination laws Continue reading →

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