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A new report by Scottish Widows (SW) has found that savings habits among younger people are rather lacking when compared with older generations. 14% of people aged 20-29 are not...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-generational-gap-in-savings-might-be-wider-than-you-think/
After 30th November 2019, potential first-time buyers will no longer be able to apply for a new Help to Buy ISA. Savers who already have an account will be able...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-help-to-buy-isa-deadline-is-looming/
According to the NHS Confederation, Chancellor Sajid Javid could address the NHS pensions crisis by scrapping the tapered Annual Allowance. The Confederation claims that the current crisis is due to...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-tapered-annual-allowance-and-why-reform-will-help-the-nhs/
Business success is determined by cash flow, it’s something companies of all sizes struggle with, but some small tweaks can make all the difference and as we approach the end...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/improving-cash-flow-within-your-business/
Plans for the government to increase probate fees have been reversed and welcomed by our solicitors. Probate – the legal authority to take control of someone's finances when they die...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/end-to-uncertainty-for-grieving-families-probate-fees/
Oldham Bereavement Support Service is a registered charity based at Royal Oldham Hospital run by team of trained volunteers who visit bereaved people in their own homes or by appointment...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/memorial-service-for-bereaved-families/
A later life relationship can be a new start, but those entering should give careful consideration to pensions, inheritance, property and most of all finances. There are steps that can...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/later-life-marriage-divorce-and-finances/
The issue of whether a relative or family member is entitled to Care Home Funding seems to be an eternal issue as it hits the headlines again today. The general...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/how-to-claim-for-continuing-healthcare-funding/
Our Medical Negligence Team has recently secured a settlement after a baby was bruised in the face after a mismanaged forceps delivery, however the mother was out of time to make...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/a-reminder-of-the-time-period-for-clinical-negligence-claims/
On the day of the NHS’ 70th Birthday we must look back and take inspiration from the compassion and determination of Aneurin Bevan, the man considered to be its creator. ...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/happy-birthday-nhs/
Nobody goes into hospital with the intention of pursuing a medical negligence claim. It is a sad reality that issues arise in the provision of medical treatment on a regular...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/troubled-times-ahead-for-clinical-negligence-claimants/
As pressure mounts on governments and financial institutions to do more to combat climate change, the demand for ethical investment opportunities is on the rise. Triodos Bank’s annual impact investing...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-impact-of-climate-change-fears-on-ethical-investing/
Do you feel like you just go to work day in, day out, with the weeks quickly turning to months and the months to years? If that’s the case, you...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/track-to-retain-your-lifestyle-in-retirement/
As Parliament has been dissolved and politicians turn their minds to canvassing ahead of the General Election the business of Government and changes to the law have been put on...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/grounds-for-divorce/
Plan for your future and help a charity at the same time For the past few years Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has supported the hospice’s charity event ‘Make a...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/make-a-will-and-support-a-charity/
Businesses need to review their approach to collecting debts. Debt recovery is a fact of life for businesses: most have debt recovery systems in place to ensure prompt payment and...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/new-debt-recovery-rules-from-october/
When writing a Will, people leave things to loved ones to recognise the special place they had in their lives, or as a thank you for what they did. Whether...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/contesting-a-will-uk/
With the onset of sub-zero temperatures and frosty weather there is no time like Road Safety Awareness Week to remind people to be safe on the roads this winter. This...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/be-safe-on-the-roads-this-winter-road-safety/
Christmas is a time for family, but when yours is splitting apart it can also be a terrible time but with some organisation and planning it can still be a...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/divorcing-parents-at-christmas-child-contact/
An estimated 40 million people in Britain have not produced a Will. It’s, therefore, no surprise that the term ‘wills apathy’ has been widely used to illustrate a behavioural trend...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-importance-of-continuously-updating-your-will/
Co habiting couples make up the fastest growing family type in this country but unfortunately the law as it stands doesn’t recognise these couples in the same way as those...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/common-law-marriage-is-a-myth/
Our support for Action Oldham is on a bit of a roll at the moment. As I write, we are just a few pounds away from reaching our £1000 target...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/pearson-ongoing-support-for-action-oldham/
It’s here already! This time of year businesses of all sizes are gearing up for the annual Christmas party, but without appearing to be a bah humbug employment solicitors are...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/employers-beware-its-christmas-party-time/
The beginning of November saw the World Trade Organisation authorise China to put $3.6bn (£2.8bn) of tariffs on US goods. The following week it was reported that a potential trade...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/december-market-commentary-2019/
We’re familiar with the gender gap in pensions for adults but there is evidence that this actually starts much earlier on. According to data from HMRC, parents and grandparents are...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/how-the-gender-gap-even-affects-childrens-pensions/
The manifestos have been published, the battle lines have been drawn Next Thursday December 12th, the UK will go to the polls in the first December General Election since 1923....
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/preelection-thoughts-general-election/
With so many options out there, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and remain with your current insurance provider. It can also be quite a hassle to trawl the...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/why-it-pays-to-shop-around-for-insurance/
It’s World Sepsis Day on Friday 13th September – a day to raise awareness of Sepsis. Sepsis affects about 30 million people per year and kills between 6 – 9...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/world-sepsis-day/
Recent case law states that if an employee is sick, annual leave in excess of the 4 week period under the EU Working Time Directive, does not have to be...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/carrying-holiday-over-when-an-employee-is-sick/
Solicitors from Pearson law firm have been collecting gifts and wrapping them up ready for a Christmas delivery to elderly people across the area who may not get a visitor...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/solicitors-help-the-elderly/
Boris Johnson became Prime Minister of the UK on 24th July, defeating Jeremy Hunt in the Conservative leadership race and famously declaring that ‘do or die’ the UK would leave...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/boris-johnson-general-election-victory-financial-advice/
Christmas Holidays – time for Property Searching but don’t be bah humbug – make it a smooth move Moving house in the New Year might be your 2020 resolution, but...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/christmas-holidays-time-for-property-searching/
It’s not a myth that the first Monday back at work in the New Year is known by divorce lawyers as ‘Divorce Day’. It’s their busiest day of the year...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/divorce-day-separation-family-law-solicitors/
The Christmas spirit was alive and well across all the Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers offices this week as staff donated crates and crates of goodies to the Oldham Foodbank....
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/solicitors-help-local-charity/
Maggie’s Oldham has been chosen as charity of the year 2020 by staff at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers and over 12 months the firm will be raising money, volunteering...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/solicitors-choose-maggies-as-charity-of-the-year/
The end of the decade saw the US/China trade dispute continue to make plenty of headlines. However with Donald Trump signing a long-awaited ‘phase one’ agreement on 15th January, it...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/january-market-commentary-2020/
The tax year will be coming to an end on 5th April. With that deadline in mind, we wanted to remind our clients of all the allowances available to you...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/key-steps-before-the-end-of-the-tax-year/
You may have already made some New Year’s resolutions regarding healthy eating and exercise but could your finances do with slimming down too? The start of a new year, not...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/new-year-new-decade-new-approach-to-your-finances/
When managing wealth, employing a qualified financial adviser is key – however, despite their professional status they are not immune from making mistakes. If you’ve been given incorrect financial advice you should be...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/can-i-pursue-a-legal-claim-for-negligent-financial-advice/
Get your business working smarter at the start of this financial year by making sure late payment does not affect your bottom line. Late payment of business debts can have...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/debt-can-impact-your-business/
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