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A BBC survey conducted last year showed that in the UK more than half of women, and a fifth of men, have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, ranging from...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-metoo-movement-and-how-it-affects-your-business/
A recent Coronation Street storyline serves as a reminder of how important the early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis is. In the soap Jack Webster, a promising young footballer, developed...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/corrie-serves-a-reminder-of-early-sepsis-diagnosis-importance/
A team of solicitors will be swapping court shoes for trainers this weekend when they take on the Pretty Muddy challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research. The race at...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/solicitors-are-getting-down-and-dirty-to-fight-cancer/
Keeping track of your pension pots can feel like a full time job at times, particularly as we head towards a world where the average person will have eleven different...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/are-you-keeping-track-of-your-pension-pot/
Staying on top of the latest tax legislation probably isn’t at the top of the to-do list of the majority of UK citizens, and that’s understandable. If you were to...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/can-a-lack-of-knowledge-of-tax-rules-ever-save-you/
Inheritance tax (IHT) has existed in the UK for over 300 years. In its current form, it was brought in to replace the old Capital Transfer Tax; a measure that...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/can-we-make-inheritance-tax-simpler/
Yesterday the Supreme Court unanimously rejected Tini Owens appeal to grant her a divorce from her husband Hugh. The couple married in 1978 have two adult children, but as he...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/supreme-court-rules-woman-must-stay-married/
When a contract is drafted, it may be difficult to legislate for every possible scenario, and so a “good faith” clause is often included to compensate for this, and to...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/how-useful-are-good-faith-clauses/
The question of whether or not your contract is legally binding can be straightforward when considering conventional contracts, however, there are circumstances in which greater scrutiny may be required in...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/when-is-an-agreement-a-legally-binding-contract/
Saturday 18 August has been reported as the most common day in 2018 to tie the knot in the UK. However, since the early 1970s, the number of people actually...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/raising-awareness-of-the-commonlaw-marriage-myth/
The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75%, only the second rise in a decade. Currently, interest rates stand at their highest since 2009 and reflect...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/interest-rate-rise-what-does-this-mean/
Time to get your lifetime ISA before it disappears? The new girl on the block, in terms of saving products, seems like she may not actually be around for much...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-end-of-lisa/
A number of inquests have been delayed after the Senior Coroner for the Manchester North Jurisdiction, Joanne Kearsley, arranged for a review of the reports of Pathologist Dr Khalid Ahmed...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/review_of_pathologists_work_raises_concerns/
As autumn approaches many students are preparing to start university for the first time. For most, this will mean leaving the place they grew up in behind as they embark...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/whats-a-better-way-to-help-my-grandchildren-through-university/
It’s been a summer of successful deals for the corporate team at Pearson Solicitors, who have recently completed the third acquisition in quick succession for award-winning telecoms and IT provider,...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/deals-hotting-up-during-heatwave-summer-at-pearson-solicitors/
One of the main objectives of Companies House’s (CH) business plan for 2018-2019 is corporate transparency. At the heart of CH’s business plan is the proper identification and accurate presentation...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/persons-with-significant-control/
Pensions freedoms introduced three years ago mean that people are able to do what they like with their retirement savings. If you are on a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/what-do-you-need-to-consider-regarding-a-db-pension-transfer/
In normal years, the Autumn Budget (formerly the Autumn Statement) is announced in November. However, with less than 6 months left on the countdown to Brexit, this year is far...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/what-might-be-in-the-autumn-budget/
Taking out health insurance is a big financial commitment. However, private healthcare is an attractive option to some because it allows you increased choice, private hospitals, reduced waiting times and...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/what-to-consider-before-buying-health-insurance/
A job well done is the best way to please clients, according to property lawyer, Victoria Marshall. Choosing a conveyancer for your house move is a big decision and in...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/were-you-recommended-the-best-solicitor-for-your-house-move/
At this time of year our minds inevitably turn to the government’s budget, now set for October 29th, and any likely new measures that could impact your financial goals. The...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/looking-ahead-to-the-budget/
Introduction A Budget for “Strivers, Grafters and Carers” Budgets, as we all know, take place on Wednesdays. After the excitement of Prime Minister’s Questions, the Deputy Speaker calls ‘the Chancellor...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/autumn-2018-budget-overview/
This year Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his autumn budget a few weeks earlier than usual. Normally the budget is released in mid-November, but this year he gave the budget on...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/5-key-budget-takeaways/
In the UK, we are faced with the challenge of an ageing population. Many of us will live longer than we might have expected. Already, 2.4% of the population is...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-longevity-challenge-and-how-to-tackle-it/
Sustainable investing has grown rapidly over the last couple of decades. Investors are increasingly committed to the social and environmental impact of where they put their hard- earned money. Getting...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/what-do-esg-and-impact-investing-mean-for-investors/
It’s the season of goodwill to all men and women, even financial advisers and although a pension may not be top of your Christmas wish list here’s a tongue in...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/an-alternative-12-days-of-christmas/
For every commercial business that is bought or sold within the OL postcode the Pearson commercial conveyancing team are donating £5 to help Oldham Mayor Cllr Javid Iqbal realise his...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/property-lawyers-boost-mayors-appeal/
We are proud to announce that we are the headline sponsors of the Oldham Business Awards 2019. Entering their 11 years, the awards attract scores of entries each year from...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/proud-to-be-headline-sponsors-of-oldham-business-awards/
A difficult time for British exports For British companies who rely heavily on the E.U. export market, Brexit has been a nightmare, to say the least. Until recently, though, the...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/post-brexit-trade-uncertainty/
RECENT POLL FINDS SUPPORT for 100% MORTGAGES Considerable support for 100% mortgages has been shown in a recent YouGov report showing that some 48% think that reintroduction of 100% mortgages...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/recent-poll-finds-support-for-100-mortgages/
Since increased pensions freedoms were established in April 2015, the FCA says that £3 billion worth of annuities have been rejected by over 55s. Now, nearly three in five over...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/5-tips-not-to-lose-out-by-shunning-annuity-guarantees/
Retirement planning means taking into account a whole host of factors. You have to navigate tough questions like, ‘What will the impact of inflation be?’ or ‘When will interest rates...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/pension-drawdown-in-an-era-of-long-life-expectancies/
For women returning to the job market after a long career break, getting back on track can seem daunting. Many are reduced to applying for graduate-level and admin work, far...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/returnships-the-hiring-programmes-helping-mums-return-to-work/
Separated parents squabbling over who gets to spend time with their children over Christmas are advised to resolve disputes before the festive season. Although your relationship with your partner has...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/remember-youre-a-parent/
FILING PAPERS ONLINE – DIVORCE, THE EASY WAY? Whilst the rest of us were tucking into Christmas Dinner 13 people were filing for a divorce to online service of HM...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/filing-online-divorce-the-easy-way/
The choice of whether or not to release equity from your home ultimately rests with you. However, the decision will have wide reaching consequences for your family. It’s sensible, before...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/how-will-equity-release-affect-my-family/
Inheritance tax is enormously unpopular to say the least. A YouGov poll found that 59% of the public deemed it unfair, making it the least popular of Britain’s 11 major...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/inheritance-tax-could-there-be-a-better-alternative/
From January 9 2019, the cold-calling of savers about anything to do with their pensions will become illegal. The new law doesn’t just cover phone calls. Any unsolicited emails or...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/th-ban-on-pensions-coldcalling-is-finally-coming-into-force/
Consideration of financial or prenuptial agreements before setting out on a life together can be essential if you are marrying into wealth. As we see in the news recently the...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/drafting-prenuptial-agreements-before-the-wedding-day/
With help-to-buy ISAs being phased out on 30th November 2019, many people are considering transferring their funds into a Lifetime ISA. You’ll still be able to access existing help-to-buy accounts...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/converting-a-help-to-buy-isa-to-a-lifetime-isa/
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