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When does a free Will cost a fortune?
March marks Free Wills Month across the UK. The scheme offers free Wills, drafted by a solicitor, to those aged 55 and over. It is one of a number of...
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Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: Consultation paper published
The Government has recently commenced a consultation exercise about introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers. The aim is to use a similar reporting framework that...
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Personal Profiles, Professional Insights: Paula Kathrens, Employment Partner
Growing up in Mountain Ash in the south Wales valleys, Paula Kathrens didn’t set out to be a lawyer. She was on track for a career in physiotherapy until her...
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How do I get divorced?
Divorce is a significant life event that can be both emotionally and legally complex. At Blake Morgan, we understand the challenges you may face and are here to guide you...
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Job applications: the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
What can dishonesty in a job application mean and how should employers deal with it? A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that Mr P Easton...
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Blake Morgan appointed to all Lots of Welsh Government legal services framework
Blake Morgan has been appointed to all 14 lots of the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (“WGCD”) Solicitors Services Framework, the only law firm to achieve this distinction. This achievement reinforces...
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Changes to UK Immigration Rules in April 2025 – What next?
The UK Government recently published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules with the changes to come into effect on various dates in April 2025. We summarise the changes...
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Appeal court clarifies test for the cross-admissibility of evidence
The High Court clarified the test for the cross-admissibility of evidence in order to rebut coincidence in an appeal hearing. We look at the key takeaways from Professional Standards Authority...
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NHS England to be abolished: Where might we end up?
The announcement that NHS England is to be abolished feels momentous and has already prompted much debate, not just in and around the NHS but in the mainstream media and...
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Power of Attorney – Which type is right for you?
By creating a Power of Attorney you can give somebody legal authority to act on your behalf to deal with your financial or personal affairs. This can be especially useful...
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Leisure agency models explained
What leisure agency model is the most efficient? Local authorities that run their own leisure facilities have, since March 2023, had some very good news from Government, confirming that leisure...
