Understanding the Powers of Attorney Act 2023
In recent years, the legal industry has witnessed significant changes, particularly in empowering individuals to manage their affairs more effectively. Now, the United Kingdom is taking a monumental step towards modernisation with the introduction of ground-breaking changes to its power of attorney laws through the imminent Powers of Attorney Act. This legislative overhaul promises to […]
Women’s pension pots ‘worth half of mens’
Women’s pension savings in the UK have been found to lag behind that of men, a recent study shows. With the average pension pot for women standing at £37,000. The comparison with male pensions find women’s savings are dwarfed, with men’s pensions average around £75,000. It was also found that men are ‘more likely to […]
Woman’s £16K inheritance seized after caring for her unwell mother for five years
A Cheshire woman was left shocked after her £16,000 inheritance from her mother was seized by the DWP after being prosecuted. She was told that failing to declare her Co-op job whilst caring for her mother meant she owed the department £16,800. Vivienne Groom took a minimum wage job at the Chester Co-Op store whilst […]
