Legal News

Family Court Grants Mother's Application for Interim Relief

Under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 , an unmarried parent can apply for financial provision for their child from the other parent. The Family Court recently granted a mother's application for interim relief in Schedule 1 proceedings, ordering the...

Parcel of Land Acquired by Adverse Possession, UT Rules

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has allowed a landowner's appeal against the rejection of his application to be registered as the proprietor of a parcel of land on the basis of adverse possession. The landowner and the owner of adjoining land both carried on...

High Court Rejects Disinherited Son's Claim to Farm

The High Court has rejected a son's claim that he was entitled to inherit his father's farm based on promises his father had made during his lifetime. The son's claim that his father's last two wills were invalid was also rejected. The father had died in...

National Minimum Wage Rates for 2026 Announced

The government has announced the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will take effect from 1 April 2026. In announcing these increases, the government has accepted in full the recommendations made by the Low Pay...

Court Refuses Application to Withdraw Life-Sustaining Treatment

When deciding what is in the best interests of a patient who lacks capacity to make decisions about their care, the courts will take into account any wishes and feelings the patient has previously expressed, as well as the medical evidence. Recently, the ...

EAT Upholds Rejection of Postman's Unfair Dismissal Claim

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that the Employment Tribunal (ET) did not err in law in rejecting a postman's complaints of discrimination because of something arising in consequence of disability and unfair dismissal ( Kirby v Royal Mail...

FSCS Deposit Protection Limit Increasing

From 1 December 2025, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit is increasing from £85,000 to £120,000. If you hold deposits or savings with a UK-authorised bank, building society or credit union and it goes out...

FTT's Finding That Tenant Breached Covenant 'Too Broad'

Under Section 168 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 , a landlord under a long lease may not serve a notice of forfeiture on a tenant in respect of a breach of covenant unless the tenant has admitted, or the appropriate court or tribunal has...
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