CICA: ‘broken system’ as victims of crime are let down without legal advice
Victims of crime are being let down by the current CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) system, as figures show that many are being under-compensated by tens of thousands of pounds. Data from the Office for National Statistics and the Scottish government shows that approximately 480,000 people are injured as a result of violent crime…
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Dog attacks up 21% in England and Wales, figures show
Dog attacks recorded by police in England and Wales have risen by 21% in a year, figures have revealed. According to the statistics, there were more than 30,000 reported offences in 2023, compared to 25,000 the year before. A freedom of information request submitted to police forces showed that Devon and Cornwall Police recorded…
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Company fined £400k after worker left disfigured from chemical burns
One of the world’s largest chemical manufacturers has been fined £400,000 after an employee was seriously injured while carrying out a routine task. The worker, 47, was attempting to clear the sump which contained a caustic solution at INEOS’s site in Grangemouth, Scotland, on 25 November 2019. However, the worker, who does not wish…
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More than 100 warning letters were sent to the NHS by Coroners in 2023
More than 100 warning letters were sent by coroners to government and health bodies in 2023, highlighting staff shortages, lack of NHS resources and long wait times, a report has found. The figures were based on the amount of prevention of future death reports (PFDs) which are sent by coroners to NHS Trusts and…
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New Paternity Leave rules for dads to come into effect
New paternity leave rules will come into force from next month to give new dads more flexibility and a slight pay rise, the government has announced. The changes will mean that new fathers can take their statutory two-week leave in separate one-week chunks, instead of having to take it as two consecutive weeks, as…
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Mother’s Day: Legal rights for working mums
Mother’s Day is here to celebrate all the mums in society, and to recognise all the wonderful things they do. But, motherhood isn’t always smooth sailing, especially if you are juggling parenting, work and a million other jobs at the same time. Whether you’re a mum-to-be, a new mum or fixed in the throes…
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International Women’s Day 2024: Why is it so important?
International Women’s Day is here to celebrate women across all walks of life and recognise their achievements, accomplishments and contributions to society. International Women’s Day aims to empower women as well as demanding the need for inclusion and equality. Although the world has come a long way since International Women’s Day first started in…
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St James’s Place Wealth Management: Am I eligible for compensation?
The financial advice firm St James’s Place is being criticised for what many describe as high and unreasonable fees. What is St James’s Place Wealth Management? St James’s Place (SJP) is a wealth management company which is there to help you manage your finances in the best way possible. This could be providing guidance on where…
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Figures reveal who is most likely to be a victim of crime in 2024
New figures have been released to reveal who is most likely to be a victim of crime based on annual statistics. The figures have been released using Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) data published by the government today. The concerning figures show that young people are at the highest risk of being…
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