A new study suggests that as many as 3.2 million Britons are in ‘precarious jobs’ – which sometimes offer no sick pay, holiday pay, redundancy pay or protection from unfair dismissal.
Landlord found guilty of serious gas safety offences
A UK landlord has received a suspended prison sentence and been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in costs upon pleading guilty to gas safety offences.
Actress’ death highlights importance of writing a will
The £500,000 estate of recently deceased UK actress and comedienne Caroline Aherne is to be inherited entirely by her mother under Government intestacy rules, after she failed to make a will.
Inheritance test case to decide future of excluded offspring
Three animal welfare charities are fighting to preserve almost £500,000 left to them by a woman who made no provisions for her daughter.
High Court takes robust action against copyright breaches
A nightclub boss has received a substantial bill and been warned that he could face prison after it emerged that he had been playing music without the relevant copyright licence.