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Furlough Fraud | Everything You Need To Know
In March 2020, the UK government launched the Coronavirus job retention scheme. The Scheme provided businesses with a lifeline by HMRC paying 80% of employee's wages. However, despite the government's efforts to prevent mass unemployment, it has been targeted for...
What is a PA1P Form?
PA1P FORM | Read Time 2-4 Minutes. When a loved one passes away, sorting out their estate and getting affairs in order can be a stressful ordeal. Applying for probate can take a long time, and filling in forms such as a PA1P form or an IHT400 form can be complex...
What Is A Community Order Offence?
What is A Community Order Offence? | 5 minute readIn the UK, community orders are often used to punish first-time offenders who commit serious crimes. These types of sentences involve individuals carrying out specific tasks and requirements in the community, opposed...
Transfer of Equity: How Does it Work?
Transfer of Equity | 5 Minute Read.Transferring the equity of a property is the process of removing or adding someone to the property's title deed. A transfer of equity will often come into play when major live changes occur, yet will allow you to change the ownership...
Indictable Offences: Everything You Need To Know | LGBT Lawyers
Indictable Offences | Read Time 2-4 MinutesIn total, 3 categories define how crime is dealt with through the criminal justice system in the UK. These categories are used to determine the seriousness of a criminal offence and the court where the offence will be tried....
What is a Special Guardianship Order?
What is a Special Guardianship Order? | 5 Minute Read. If a child's biological parents can no longer look after them, and if the child is not eligible for adoption, you can apply to be a special guardian. The appointed special guardian is given parental responsibility...