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Authorised Push Payment Fraud – The latest figures

Danielle Lightfoot, Solicitor and Head of the Financial Litigation Department at Oakwood Solicitors, considers the latest figures released in the UK Finance Half Year Fraud Report 2024 for Authorised Push Payment scams (APP) and bank fraud in the first half of 2024.   What is Authorised Push Payment Fraud? In an authorised push payment scam…

Staff Spotlight – Paul McMullan

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 Paul McMullan, one of our senior Personal Injury Paralegals. Paul has taken the time to answer some commonly-asked questions regarding personal injury during military service, including how long…

Nearly two million Brits suffered illness or injury at work this year

Almost two million British workers suffered an injury or illness caused by their job in the past year, figures have revealed.   The Health and Safety Executive this week published their workplace statistics for 23/24 which highlights how many employees are suffering at the hands of their employer.     The statistics reveal that the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…