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A delay in dealing with wills and probate could now prove costly

Changes being introduced by the government could prove costly for families who haven’t yet dealt with the estate of a family member who died recently.

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Government to end the ‘fault-based’ divorce system

The Justice Secretary, David Gauke, has confirmed that the government is planning to reform divorce law to end the end ‘blame game’ that can cause so much stress for some couples when they separate..

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Bisexual prison officer described as ‘vermin’ was unfairly dismissed

A bisexual prison officer who was taunted by colleagues as ‘gay’, ‘poof’ and ‘vermin’ was victimised and unfairly dismissed.

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Homeowners lose privacy and nuisance claim against Tate Gallery

A group of homeowners whose flats are overlooked by the Tate Gallery have lost their claim that their privacy was being infringed by tourists who were able to see into their balconies.

Court corrects costly tax error in family’s trust fund

The High Court has allowed a family to correct an error in a trust fund that would have had costly tax implications.

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Stamp duty surcharge ‘could reduce house price inflation’

The government is considering a stamp duty surcharge for non-UK resident homebuyers to reduce house price inflation and provide funds to help the homeless.

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