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Commercial Leases and COVID-19

  The current outbreak has caused substantial problems for businesses in terms of how they carry on trading. Depending upon the sector in which they operate there have been a variety of announcements regarding Government support. For example, the Government has announced cash grants for the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. Under this scheme there…

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Special Offer for NHS Workers

  We all value the hard work and determination of NHS staff at this difficult time. As such RRP Associates is keen to do what it can to help. We are therefore offering discounts to NHS workers across our range of services. If you are an NHS worker looking for legal support with any service we…

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Families Under Pressure

  The current restrictions are placing families under considerable pressure. The ‘lockdown’ is limiting movement, whilst those parents who can work from home are having to juggle work, with schooling and normal parenting. Health worries and concerns over friends and relatives add to a level of anxiety that can compound the stresses faced by family…

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Coronavirus: RRP Associates ’ Business Update

  RRP Associates is open for business. We have put in place plans to ensure that we continue to provide the advice that you need during this difficult period, without compromising the health and safety of our staff and our clients. If you need legal advice please contact us and we will be able to help….

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Leasehold Property in the Spotlight

The leasehold sector has recently been in the spotlight again following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation. The findings suggest that some buyers continue to be unclear as to the nature of their purchase and subsequent costs that they may incur. The CMA said some homeowners found themselves in “serious traps” after being misled…

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The Solicitor Apprentice – Grace’s Story

Apprenticeships date back to the 12th century in the UK but due to recent policy changes are proving to be an excellent choice for both employees and employers in the professions. Previously associated with engineering, crafts and guilds they now offer a very attractive choice for ambitious young professionals. Apprenticeships will again fall under the…

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Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong Strike Amicable Divorce Deal

  A divorce settlement has been reached after discussions took place between Ant McPartlin and ex-wife Lisa Armstrong. Reports of Ant McPartlin’s financial settlement arising from the divorce flooded the news last week. Predictably, facts and figures vary from one report to the next, but the common theme appears to be the way in which…

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Divorce Reform Becomes Top Priority in Parliament

The government has finally prioritised a divorce reform after the latest bill stalled twice in 2019. The delay occurred due to the unlawful suspension of parliament back in September as well as the December general election. Our article published on 4th December bemoaned the delay, so this is a welcome injection of momentum. First introduced…

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Will we ever get to ‘no fault divorce’?

When Boris Johnson suspended parliament, work on 12 high-profile Bills passing through the Commons stopped.  A Bill is a proposal for a new law or a proposal to change or amend an existing law.  The Bill is presented for discussion in Parliament before it becomes an Act (law).  One of the Bills was the eagerly…

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