Miramax – the Hollywood studio behind a forthcoming film starring Sir Ian McKellen as an elderly Sherlock Holmes – is facing legal action from the estate of the author responsible for creating the famous literary detective.
Read moreNeighbours’ dispute leads to hosepipe being sprayed into convertible Audi
Following an initial disagreement regarding the parking situation in their Huddersfield cul-de-sac, a man sprayed water directly into his neighbour’s open-top Audi.
Read moreGrand Theft Auto maker sues BBC over trademark infringement
Rockstar Games – the company behind the Grand Theft Auto video game – recently filed a lawsuit against the BBC over an upcoming film production.
Read moreFirm admits major safety failings
One of the UK’s largest house builders has received a substantial fine for safety failings, after a bricklayer fell and badly injured himself on a construction site.
Read moreElection result clears the way for Inheritance Tax reforms
Fewer people will be liable to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT) under changes set to be introduced by the new government.
Read moreWebsites “not doing enough” to remove copyrighted content
One of the internet’s biggest websites is facing criticism for not doing more to tackle intellectual property infringement.
Read more18ft flag pole on allotment poses health and safety hazard
A green-fingered pensioner has been told to remove a Union flagpole from her allotment patch – after council officials branded the structure a health and safety hazard.
Read moreEnterprise Inns responds to new tenant powers
British pub business Enterprise Inns plans to sell 1,000 pubs, create a large property rental arm and expand its own managed pubs unit in response to a new tenant law that stands to hit profits.
Read moreTour operator reviews health and safety procedures after death of two children
Tour operator Thomas Cook said health and safety procedures had been reviewed since the tragic death of two young siblings in one of their holiday apartments.
Read moreLate payment is still a real problem for SMEs
A recent study revealed that chasing late payments remains a “major headache” for Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses.
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