My Will Writing Journey – Part 1
A few weeks into lockdown I decided that I wanted to do something different and learn a new skill which could help me, both as a writer for Today’s Wills and Probate and provide me with another new skill. As well as juggling working from home, and keeping a two-year old little boy entertained, I […]
Government Extends Furlough Scheme Until October
The Government has just announced an extension of the furlough scheme to October with no changes before end of July. Details of changes after that will be provided by the end of May but are likely to require an employer contribution. The Chancellor confirmed employees will continue to receive at least 80% of salaries and […]
Brothers Victorious In Farm Inheritance Dispute
Following the death of Anthony (Tony) Sowray, who died intestate, his estranged daughter Claire naturally inherited his estate. However, problems arose when both Matthew and James Willis spoke of Claire’s father’s promise to them that they would inherit some of the estate. This was due to Matthew having worked on the farm for more than […]
Care Worker Deaths Signigicantly Higher Than Average
Care worker deaths attributed to Covid-19 are statistically significantly higher than the average rates of coronavirus deaths involving working age adults. According to Office for National Statistics (ONS) death data up to April 20, 2,494 working age adults (between 20 and 64 years old) have been killed by the virus. Of this number, 131 registered […]
Containing Care Home Covid Spread Governmental Priority
With care home deaths related to Covid-19 continuing to rise despite hospital deaths falling in recent weeks, the government’s 50 page ‘recovery’ document details the further protections and procedures being put in place to detect and prevent further care home fatalities. According to weekly death rate data in care homes up to April 24, almost […]