COVID-19 and our commitment to you
The NHS paid out £1.4bn last year in compensation claims
In the annual accounts by NHS Resolution, the in-house insurer for GPs, hospitals and health services, figures shows that the NHS paid out £1.4bn in compensation last year. This is double what was paid out five years ago. It is thought that the cost of clinical negligence has bumped up the figures.
Read moreSurge in mortgage applications as house prices rise
It is reported that banks and building societies have seen an increase in the number of mortgage applications as the property market opened. The stamp duty tax holiday has also helped fuel the market and encouragingly the Halifax have reported an increase in house prices.
Read more£34bn claimed through the furlough scheme
Figures released from HMRC show that £34bn has been claimed through the Government’s furlough scheme, which has been set up to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The scheme is currently supporting 9.6m people, with 1.2m employers using it to help survive the pandemic. The scheme is scheduled to finish at the end of October, […]
Read moreHighway Code to be reviewed to improve road safety
The Government are reviewing The Highway Code to introduce a hierarchy of road users, clarify pedestrian and cyclist priority, and to establish safer overtaking. There will be a consultation seeking views on these proposed changes and its aim is to improve safety for vulnerable road users, particularly cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. The main alterations […]
Read moreLargest overhaul of planning permission since World War Two
The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, outlined the Government’s proposals to change the planning system so that new homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices will be given an automatic ‘permission in principle’. This is the biggest overhaul of the system since World War Two. New housing developments have historically taken over five years to pass through […]
Read moreThe FCA calls against mortgage payment holidays
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have called against offering homeowners further mortgage holidays if they are struggling with their mortgage payments. Many lenders offered a three month holiday during the pandemic, but the FCA says that other ways of helping homeowners meet their financial commitments would be more appropriate. Suggestions include extending the term of […]
Read moreDivorce is on the increase
The Ministry of Justice painted a gloomy picture when they released their figures for divorces for the year to the end of March 2020. 112,284 divorces were finalised in the courts in England and Wales. This was in comparison to 91,609 divorces in the same period in the previous year. An increase of 18%. These […]
Read moreWorkers want a vaccine before they return to the workplace
A survey by Canada Life, have found that a third of people want a vaccine or an antibody test before they return to the office. The findings also state that: ‘Although four in ten (41%) are feeling positive about getting back into the office, 28% are concerned about it – increasing to 36% among women. […]
Read moreLockdown could trigger inheritance tax bills
The pandemic has seen some older parents, who have gifted their homes to their adult children and subsequently then moved back into the property to be with them, face an inheritance tax bill. The tax rule, known as ‘a gift with reservation of benefit’ could apply. This is when someone gifts something, but still benefits […]
Read moreOur latest Personal Injury newsletter has landed
Our latest Personal Injury newsletter has arrived. Written in plain English, it’s been compiled in response to the questions that we are often asked about personal injury. In an industry that is plagued with bad press and money sharks, we try and steer clear of this. Getting our clients back on their feet, through maximum […]
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