Legal News

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...

Reporting on Family Court Proceedings - Government Guidance

From January this year, new reporting provisions were introduced in family courts in England and Wales, following a successful pilot scheme. The government has published guidance on the new regime for parents and family members involved in family court...

Homeowner Triumphs in Boundary Dispute With Neighbours

A homeowner has succeeded in his application for a boundary determination after his neighbours extended their driveway and built a fence in front of his window. The homeowner had bought his house in 2021. A few months later, the neighbours had dug up part...
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