Staff Spotlight – Christina Taylor
In our Staff Spotlight series, we take a look at key members of our team and find out about their area of expertise. Today we meet Christina Taylor, our Deputy Head of Wills and Probate. Christina has taken the time to answer some questions regarding the importance of of having a Will, as well…
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£16,000 recovered for former Deputy Headteacher after falling victim to an investment scam
Dr. Stratford found himself a target of an Authorised Push Payment (APP) investment scam where both his bank and FCA regulated ISA manager failed to notice or provide warnings to Dr. Stratford. On the 19th April 2021 Dr. Stratford sent £15,000 to a scam investment, Albermarle Capital via his ISA Manager, Northern Provident. He…
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Graduated Driver Licences could ‘save lives every year’ – The AA
The AA is calling on the government to introduce Graduated Driver Licences, in an attempt to reduce the number of fatal road traffic accidents every year. According to research, at least 58 lives could be saved annually and at least 260 serious injuries could be avoided if GDLs were introduced in the UK. …
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NatWest refund their customer £10,000 plus interest after allowing him to send money to a scam investment
Mr. Garga was a victim of an Authorised Push Payment (APP) investment scam, where his bank failed to notice and prevent his funds from being sent to a scam investment. Within nine months Mr Garga sent a total of £10,000 to a scam investment, Marshbell Limited via Northern Provident. He believed at the time…
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Peanut Allergy: 20 food items recalled over contamination fears – including Lidl & Domino’s products
A warning has been issued after more than 20 food items were found to contain peanuts, despite not being mentioned on the label. The Food standards Agency released the warning today in relation to products produced by FGS Ingredients Ltd. The FSA website states: “FGS Ingredients Ltd is taking the precautionary step…
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Asbestos: Fear of ‘tsunami’ of deaths in UK schools
A new report has claimed that hundreds of thousands of people will die from asbestos exposure in UK schools after the ‘hidden killer’ still remains in public buildings. According to statistics, at least 1,400 teachers and support staff, and 12,600 pupils have died from mesothelioma (an aggressive lung cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibres)…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month aimed at highlighting the signs and symptoms of the disease, supporting those who have been diagnosed, and encouraging others to get screened before it is too late. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, and represents 15% of all new cancer cases, and 30% of…
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Ovarian Torsion: Client awarded £15,000 after delay in medical diagnosis
A client has been awarded £15,000 in compensation after her consultant failed to diagnose ovarian torsion, resulting in the removal of her ovary. The consultant initially thought she could be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The client, who wishes to remain anonymous, had a medical history that included menorrhagia, intermittent abdominal pain, blood…
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5 steps to take if you realise you have been a victim of a scam
In 2024, unfortunately, scams are getting harder to identify as they can seem very genuine, professional and sophisticated. If you find that you are a victim of a scam, don’t panic. Being scammed can be a very distressing time and can have more than just a financial impact. Here are 5 simple…
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