After a lengthy meeting on Monday 24th September, the cabinet agreed in principle that EU-citizens should face the same immigration rules as people from the rest of the world, once the UK has officially departed from the bloc. This agreement follows a recent recommendation by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). This recommendation suggests that the…Continue reading
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Great News for British Cyclists as Government Exempts them from Personal Injury Reforms
The government’s plans to increase the smalls claim limit for road traffic accidents would’ve had harsh effects on vulnerable road users. The government have now made cyclists exempt from this new small claims limit, which has certainly pleased Britain’s bikers; they’re jumping for joy! Or should I say… pedalling with pride? Cycling UK has expressed…Continue reading
Road Traffic Accident Reforms to be Delayed
The government has decided to delay the implementation of changes to Personal Injury claims. The plans involved increasing the small claims limit to £5,000 for motoring claims and were due to be implemented in April 2019, but have recently been put back to April 2020. The Law Society of England and Wales has been vocal…
Dreams DO Come True- The Government Listens to Professional Services Sector on Brexit Wishes
The letter recently sent by the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC) to the Government, emphasising the importance of certain arrangements with the EU, seems to have gone down well with Theresa May and Co. The Law Society of England and Wales are pleased with May’s white paper on Brexit, but acknowledges that the proof…Continue reading
UK Proposals on Professional Services Sector Top Off Brexit Wish-List
A recently released document which outlines proposals for a brand new deal with the EU was rather warmly welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales in another move towards a so-called ‘soft-Brexit’. Joe Egan, then President of the Law Society, said: “Since the Brexit vote on 23rd June 2016, we have been calling…Continue reading