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Man awarded £900,000 compensation after being injured by JCB

A man who suffered severe injuries at work has been awarded over £900,000 compensation. The man worked as a HGV driver for a civil engineering company. He arrived back at

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Stamp duty changes provide boost for 98% of homebuyers

Changes to stamp duty announced in the Autumn Statement by Chancellor George Osborne have helped stimulate the housing market, according to solicitors and estate agents. Mr Osborne said 98% of

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‘Homemaker’ wife wins chance to get better divorce settlement

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a judge got it wrong when calculating the divorce settlement for a woman who gave up a lucrative career to look after her

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Parents ‘may give up or abduct their children’ following cutbacks

Family lawyers have warned that cuts in legal aid have led to many parents losing faith in the system with some starting to take the law into their own hands.

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Woman wins disability discrimination claim against tour operator

A woman who suffers from arthritis has won a discrimination claim against a tour operator after her holiday was interrupted by civil unrest. The woman had booked a package holiday

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