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Changes to divorce law ‘could make separations less painful’

The government is being urged to introduce major changes to divorce laws to reduce the stress and difficulties faced by couples when their marriage breaks down.

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New Mental Capacity Act law to ‘protect vulnerable in care’

A new law to protect the interests of vulnerable people in care is expected to be in place early next year.

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Businessman leaves millions to Oxfam under ‘common tragedy’

A wealthy businessman has left millions to the charity Oxfam after inserting a common tragedy clause into his will.

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Surge in couples citing unreasonable behaviour for quick divorce

There has been a huge rise in the number of couples citing “unreasonable behaviour” as grounds for obtaining a quick divorce.

Woman victimised over anxiety and depression awarded £8,000

A woman who felt victimised after being accused by her boss of faking anxiety and depression to get a big pay-out has been awarded £8,000 compensation.

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First-time home buyers save £284m because of stamp duty cut

More than 120,000 first-time home buyers have saved a total of £284m because of the cuts to stamp duty introduced last November, according to government figures.

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