An LPG supplier has been fined £25,000 after a large leakage from a tanker caused the emergency services to evacuate 15 people from nearby houses. The HSE said the serious occurrence could have endangered lives had the LPG liquid and…
Read moreCouncil takes legal action against tenant
Northampton Borough Council has prosecuted a tenant who sublet a property to his son.
Read moreLandlord fined after his Harrogate tenants were forced to flee a fire
Michael Hassall – a Harrogate-based landlord – has been served with a fine for over £8,000 after tenants had to escape his property during a serious fire.
Read moreEU adviser supports UK’s ‘discriminatory’ migrant residency tests
The advocate general for the European Court of Justice – Pedro Cruz Villalón – has revealed support for the UK’s current immigration policy, which sees EU migrants tested for their right to reside in the country and receive benefit payments.
Read moreFood manufacturer that makes square pies is served with a legal warning
Eat Square – a Wiltshire food company that produces and sells square-shaped pies – has been threatened with legal action by a competitor after it started to advertise its “square pies” earlier this year.
Read moreEmployee dies while working at North Yorkshire depot
A man in his fifties has died following an incident near Selby, which occurred while he was carrying out duties at a distribution depot.
Read moreLocal council takes action against unregistered letting agents
A number of letting agencies and property management companies in Darlington have been served with fines of up to £5,000 by the local council, after an investigation flagged up that they were failing to comply with legislation.
Read moreNew legislation affects transparency of ownership and management for UK companies
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Act) came into legal effect on 26th March 2015 and it affects the way that UK companies operate.
Read moreLand dispute sees couple sentenced for repeatedly banging wheelie bin lids
Julia and Douglas McPherson – a couple in Wymondham, Norfolk – have been sentenced this week after a minor disagreement involving a hedge and land escalated.
Read morePosting Facebook privacy notices has no impact on copyright
Two copyright statements are currently circulating which claim that, if posted on a Facebook user’s page, they will protect their intellectual property rights.
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