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Judges urged to consider abuse in divorce settlements
Family lawyers are calling for judges to give more weight to domestic violence and economic abuse when making financial orders for separating couples. A recent report by Resolution revealed that 80% of 500 surveyed justice professionals believe that courts inadequately consider these factors, leading to unfair outcomes. Claire Blakemore, a family law partner at Withers,…
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IMF: Reeves must slash spending to get debt down
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Rachel Reeves should cut government spending if she wants to reduce debt indicating that relying on tax rises alone would be undesirable. National debt currently stands at 100% of GDP in Britain, and the IMF says the UK, alongside the US, France and Italy are among the…
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Attorney-general makes plea to save the “rule of law”
In an interview with the FT, Lord Hermer, the attorney-general, stressed the need to protect the rule of law from the “age of populism.” He urged the current administration to take “immediate steps to restore the UK’s reputation” by adhering to international conventions and championing legal institutions. Hermer’s comments were seen as a critique of…
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Post Office considers court action revival
The Post Office is reconsidering its approach to recouping losses, which have surged to £12m annually, by potentially resuming court actions against branch owner-operators. This follows the Horizon IT scandal, where over 900 operators were wrongfully prosecuted due to faulty software. Alisdair Cameron, former finance director, testified that losses escalated from £2m to £12m a…
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Council ‘thwarted protest’ over tree felling
Campaigner Alison White is seeking to resume contempt of court proceedings against Plymouth City Council following the felling of 110 trees as part of a £12m regeneration scheme. Ms White, founder of Save the Trees of Armada Way, claims the council breached an injunction that halted the tree removals. Despite losing a legal challenge in…
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Shareholders back pay boost to prevent exodus
The Investment Association (IA) has introduced new pay guidelines allowing shareholders greater flexibility to reward FTSE chief executives with higher salaries, amid concerns of a talent drain to the US. This shift marks a significant change in the City, following years of shareholder pushback against excessive pay. The IA’s guidelines, which are “principles, not rules,”…
