All new cars sold in the UK and Europe from 2022 will have speed limiters installed to automatically prevent drivers exceeding the speed limit. The new vehicle safety rules were provisionally agreed by the EU. The Department for Transport confirmed that the rules will also apply in the UK, despite Brexit. Alongside the speed-limiting devices,…Continue reading
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Committee Publishes Leasehold Reform Report
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee recently published the report from its inquiry into leasehold reform. Ban on selling new builds as leasehold The report, which the Committee published last month, made several recommendations to the government. One of these recommendations is banning the sale of new leasehold houses; the government has already committed to…Continue reading
Sick Pay Rules Changing in April
As of April 2019, the rules regarding sick pay will change and it’s important that you know what these changes are. A problem with falling ill is that sometimes it means you can’t work. Therefore, this makes people worry about earning money. Fortunately, you are entitled to be paid by your employer even when you’re…Continue reading
‘Will Month’ with St Luke’s Hospice
St Luke’s Hospice is once again teaming up with law firms across Sheffield for Will Month. Will Month, which will last from 1st-3oth April, aims to raise vital funds for the hospice while helping people make their Wills too. You must prioritise making your Will Writing a Will is crucial if you want to ensure…Continue reading
Highways England now Allowed to Stop Lorries
Highways England now have the power to stop lorries and other commercial vehicles in West Midlands. This means that vans, coaches and busses can also be pulled in. Using their marked vehicles, Highways England (HE) will be able to perform stopping duties that were previously performed by just DVSA vehicles and the police. The announcement follows a…Continue reading
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
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…
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
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