News archive: November 2025

  • Posted on November 27, 2025
    The Domestic Abuse Drop in Centre which opened on 27th November 2013 marks its 12th Anniversary today.
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  • Posted on November 27, 2025
    If you are recently separated, or are contemplating separation from your spouse or partner, it can feel a little overwhelming to know what to do and in what order. For many people, they will be dealing not only with the emotional impact of a separation, but also concerned over the financial impact and implications for children. Often couples are not focused on divorce, or dissolution of a civil partnership, but instead want breathing space and financial clarity for them to rebuild their new lives.
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  • Posted on November 19, 2025
    There are many reasons you might want to evict a tenant, including anti-social behaviour, rent arrears, property damage or a breach of the tenancy agreement. But if they refuse to leave your property, a problem tenant can turn into a nightmare.
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  • Posted on November 19, 2025
    If your business is being taken to court by a business or individual, you will naturally be concerned about the legal costs you will need to incur - even if you are confident of successfully defending your position in the dispute.
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  • Posted on November 19, 2025
    If you grant a lease for more than five years, you will want to include a rent review, so that you can make sure the rent does not fall below the market average. Rent reviews in UK commercial leases are usually ‘upward only’ which means the lease rent goes up if market rents have risen but stays the same, rather than going down, if market rents are lower.
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  • Posted on November 18, 2025
    Selling your shares in a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is a significant step, often marking a new chapter in your business journey. It is a process that involves a variety of complex legal and financial considerations, and it requires careful planning to ensure a smooth and successful outcome. Whether you are looking to retire, move on to new ventures, or simply realise the value of your hard work, the sale of your shares should be approached with diligence and the right professional support.
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  • Posted on November 17, 2025
    The Equality Act 2010 protects workers against sexual harassment from managers and colleagues, and employers are usually liable for sexual harassment committed by their employees at work. However, employees may also be subject to sexual harassment in the workplace from other people such as customers, contractors and suppliers.
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  • Posted on November 12, 2025
    Many people mistakenly believe that living together for a long time creates a ‘common law marriage,’ granting the same legal rights as a married couple over each other's property and assets. However, under UK law, this is not the case. Legal rights over property and assets only arise if you marry or enter into a civil partnership.
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