White Ribbon Day 2024
November 25 marks White Ribbon Day – aimed at preventing violence against women and girls by addressing the root causes. At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, we are proud to join the campaign dedicated to ending male violence against women and promoting gender equality. What is White Ribbon Day? White Ribbon Day is part…
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Six million UK consumers scammed online in past year – Can I get my money back?
According to figures from Which?, more than six million online shoppers have fallen victim to a scam in the past year. Meanwhile, social media platforms and online marketplaces have become the most common place for people to get scammed. Figures reveal that approximately 6.6 million British shoppers have lost money to scams…
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Making a claim for Workplace Grievances: A guide for ex-service veterans in the UK
Transitioning from a military career to civilian employment is a significant change, and for many ex-service veterans, the workplace will come with a new set of challenges. Whether you are working in a completely new job role, working different hours or in a new location – moving into civilian life can feel very different…
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Care home placed in special measures after abuse and neglect concerns
A care home in Batley has been placed into special measures after an inspection revealed serious concerns around the mismanagement of medicines and failures to safeguard people from abuse. During the inspection at St Margaret’s Care Home, the Care Quality Commission found nine breaches of regulation including concerns around people’s safe care and treatment…
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Driving in cold weather – 5 tips
As the weather plummets and the roads become icy, it is crucial for drivers to take extra care and precautions when they’re on the roads. Whether you’re heading off for some winter shopping, going on a long journey to the in-laws this Christmas, or driving at night, drivers should be extra careful in cold…
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Just Loans Group – All your options to recover your lost pension
If you have lost money after being contacted by St Pauls Marketing Limited or after transferring your pension to a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) with Gaudi Regulated Services, you may be entitled to compensation. St Pauls Marketing Limited cold-called thousands of people, offering them a “free pension review.” Following the review, customers were encouraged…
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Black Friday scam warning issued to shoppers ahead of festive season
A warning has been issued ahead of Black Friday to prevent bargain hunters from being scammed. The warning comes after figures show that there has been a rise in reported losses to online shoppers during the festive season. According to GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Action Fraud, clothing, high-end tech…
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John Smyth Review : ‘Brutal and horrific’ abuse within Church of England
This week, a review into how the Church of England dealt with allegations against serial child abuser John Smyth was published. Over five decades between the 1970s until his death, Smyth is said to have subjected as many as 130 boys and young men in the UK and Africa to traumatic physical, sexual, psychological…
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Anti-Bullying Week 2024: your legal rights and how to make a claim
Anti-Bullying Week 2024 is here to highlight the impact bullying can have on a person’s life and what steps we can take to stop it. If we know how to identify bullying, we can act quickly to prevent it. Everyone will experience conflicts and grievances with friends, family members or colleagues throughout their life,…
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