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People overcharged for deputyships can now claim refunds

People who were overcharged when arranging deputyships over a seven-year period can now claim refunds. It’s thought the average pay-out could be £240.

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Wife can’t have second chance over divorce settlement

A husband has won his appeal against a judge’s decision that allowed his wife a second chance to improve her divorce settlement.

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Brothers fail to overturn their mother’s will leaving estate to sister

Three brothers have failed in their bid to overturn their mother’s will, which left nearly all her estate to their sister.

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Oldest person to win age discrimination claim agrees settlement

An 89-year-old woman who became the oldest person in the UK to win an age discrimination claim after being dismissed from her job has accepted a cash settlement.

Number of first-time home buyers reaches 12-year high

The number of first-time home buyers has reached its highest level for 12 years. The latest mortgage data reveals that 35,010 people took their first step on the property ladder in August.

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New official guidance on cross border divorce after Brexit

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has issued guidance on how couples should deal with cross border divorce after the UK leaves the European Union..      

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