In a society that, in most areas, is still dominated by men, people are constantly pushing for gender equality so that women have the same opportunities and rights. Unfortunately, on International Women’s Day 2019, the gender gap is still prevalent in so many areas of our society; and inequality in the workplace is one of…Continue reading
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Wosskow Brown Raise £1200 for Support Dogs
Throughout 2018 Wosskow Brown have been raising money for Support Dogs as our chosen charity, working to raise funds and awareness of the brilliant services they provide. Support Dogs work to increase the independency and improve the quality of life for people who struggle with a variety of medical conditions. The charity specialises in providing…Continue reading
‘Tis The Season for Divorce…
The festive period provides a great break from reality, with time off work and plenty of celebrations distracting us from everyday life. However there are still people out there that haven’t let this time distract them from making the huge decision of leaving behind married life and filing for divorce… with 13 people filing on…Continue reading
Do you Heavily Rely on your Car?
Seriously, imagine the disappointment; saving up to buy yourself a nice, shiny new-build past the ring-road of the town, you’ve moved in, you’ve hung all your pictures up, you get the point… But then, the reality hits. You want some milk, some bread, or maybe just to nip to the pub. Nope. You don’t drive.…Continue reading
Good News for First-Time Buyers Following 2018 Autumn Budget
Monday marked the day of the 2018 Autumn Budget, in which chancellor Philip Hammond delivered a 72-minute speech covering stamp duty, welfare & pensions, Brexit and many other areas concerning the nation. In terms of stamp duty, this Budget brings rather good news for first-time buyers! Mr Hammond announced that the 0% stamp duty relief…
Wosskow Brown’s Guide to Bonfire Night in South Yorkshire
It’s a couple of weeks until Bonfire Night now, and there’s all sorts going on around Sheffield and Barnsley! Here are some of the best bonfires and firework displays taking place nearby each of our offices across South Yorkshire. Attercliffe – After Dark If…Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Parental Alienation
There’s a lot of uncertainty when parents separate. There’s uncertainty for all sides, including the child/children of the parents. It’s certainly not an easy process and there’s a lot to think about and agree on; where the children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and the list goes on. Social workers who…Continue reading
The First Ever Tram-Train in the UK has Started Operating in Yorkshire
This modern service is designed to run on both the tram tracks and rail network. It shall provide three tram-train journeys between Sheffield and Rotherham each hour. Initially a pilot-project, the tram-train will run for a two-year trial period and, depending on its success, may continue further. The trial period will test the costs and…Continue reading
Playing Hide and Seek With Your Money… NOT Fun!
There’s a surprisingly high number of people who’ve forgotten passwords to their savings accounts or pensions, therefore losing track of their own money. According to a recent survey, approximately seven million have cash flying around in ‘dormant accounts’ and 52% of these people blamed themselves… for forgetting the password! National Savings and Investments (NS&I) quizzed…Continue reading
MAGIC: All The ‘For Sale’ Signs Have Disappeared!
2018 is bad news for the housing market, as fewer homes have been on the market this year than in any other year during the past decade. Halifax, the UK’s largest mortgage lender, said that it’s pretty slim-pickings in terms of houses. Russell Galley, managing director of Halifax, said that the combination of low mortgage…Continue reading