We cannot apply for probate as all the paperwork is now with the regulatorMy parents died recently. Their wills were held by Coles Solicitors in York, Read More
Jan 13, 2021
Consumer rights
May 03, 2020
Furloughed from work? It pays to know your rights
The rules of the government’s job retention scheme are complex. We put your questions to an employment specialist to cut through the confusionUntil Read More
Apr 25, 2020
Coronavirus refunds: why fans are raging over ticket policies
With thousands of live events axed or rescheduled, many fans are finding it tricky to get money backCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our Read More
Feb 26, 2020
Coronavirus UK: will I get paid if I take sick leave?
What you need to know if you are told to self-isolate or your child is sent home from schoolCoronavirus outbreak – latest updatesNot necessarily, says Read More
Oct 06, 2019
How your title deeds could make you liable for repairs to the local church
Those unaware of restrictive covenants can become liable for life-changing sums out of the blueTom and Lisa Aldiss* had just bought their first home Read More
Apr 20, 2019
The consumers’ champion chasing Mastercard for £14bn
Ex-financial ombudsman Walter Merricks tells why he took on the case that could now pay each adult in the UK £300When the Consumer Rights Act came Read More
Dec 05, 2018
Ryanair faces legal action over refusal to compensate cancelled flights
Passenger flights grounded by strikes must be repaid under EU law, warns Civil Aviation AuthorityThe UK’s Aviation watchdog is taking legal action Read More
Oct 12, 2018
UK consumers could lose EU legal rights in event of no-deal Brexit
Protections on products and services bought from EU-based traders could go, warns noticeUK customers may be in legal limbo if they buy faulty products Read More
Mar 30, 2018
Can the landowner evict tenants from a residential caravan site?
The council-tax paying residents have found notices taped to their mobile homes by bailiffsI am the site manager of a protected residential caravan Read More
Mar 30, 2018
Can the landowner evict tenants from a residential caravan site?
The council-tax paying residents have found notices taped to their mobile homes by bailiffsI am the site manager of a protected residential caravan Read More
Sep 15
Driver’s legal victory is one in the ParkingEye for rogue private firms
ParkingEye pays barrister £1,550 in costs over £85 fine issued as he napped in motorway servicesA driver hit with an £85 fine after taking a Read More
Aug 26
ParkingEye meets its match as it takes on a top barrister over an £85 fine
QC Nicholas Bowen has fought high-profile cases, but when it came to this one it was personalWhen a parking company fired off an £85 ticket to Read More