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Jan 2023
The new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 became law on 6 April 2022. Often referred to as the ‘no-fault’ divorce law, it aims to reduce hostility between couples. The new law removes any need for either party to blame the other, for example, by alleging adultery or unreasonable behaviour, allowing individuals to simply state…
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Dec 2022
There are numerous ways to accumulate points on your license, whether this is through speeding, driving under the influence, driving without insurance and so on. If you have 12 penalty points or more on your driving licence, then the only way for you to avoid at least a 6-month driving disqualification (under the ‘totting-up’ rules)…
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Dec 2022
It is a criminal offence to drive on any public road without having at least third-party insurance in place covering a driver’s use of that vehicle. If you are found guilty of driving without insurance, the minimum points you will receive on your license is six. You will also receive a £300 fixed penalty fine.…
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Dec 2022
We all know that ‘drink driving’ is illegal. But do you know the amount of alcohol that has to be in your system to be sufficient for the court to find you guilty of an offence? Do you know the consequences of this? Being found guilty of drink driving can carry serious, life-changing consequences…
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Dec 2022
Letters have been sent to over 1,000 families identified as having cases which may be relevant to an ongoing review into maternity failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, led by midwife Donna Ockenden. The review comes after dozens of babies died or were left injured at hospitals run by the trust. Ms…
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Dec 2022
Twenty five newly qualified midwives have been recruited by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Staff shortages were one of several issues highlighted as part of a major review into baby deaths and injuries at the trust. Despite the critical findings of the review, Director of Midwifery at the trust Annemarie Lawrence, said…
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