A recent report by the Office Of National Statistics in October saw London placed fourth on the list of areas in England that has seen the highest percentage increase in house prices at 17.7% in the last annual year. The average house price in London is now valued at £229,110 which could continue to rise…
Openreach is a subdivision of BT which runs the UK’s broadband infrastructure. All broadband providers (Sky, Talk-Talk) are charged by Openreach for access to the infrastructure which they claim to be too expense and are not responsive to their demands. Ofcom has been concerned over BT’s ability to favour its retail business when making investment…
In the Autumn Statement, the Government has announced its plans to ban Letting Agents from charging up-front administrative fees to tenants, which are often charged for obtaining references, preparing agreements and agreeing any changes to those agreements. Cathy Sandbach, a Litigation specialist at leading and award-winning regional law firm RRP Associates says “It is likely that…
PayPal has warned its external legal advisers that work may be lost if they fail to make progress on the issue of diversity in the workplace, reports Legal Weekly. This communication arose on the back of PayPal’s diversity review led by its Chief Business Affairs and Legal Officer, Louise Pentland a champion of workplace diversity….
A BBC article released today states that London Mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed VW should pay £2.5m for missed congestion charge payments. James Thornton, a Dispute Resolution solicitor at leading regional award winning law firm RRP Associates explains his verdict so far: The fall out from the VW emissions scandal does not appear to be going away….
When you are an active young and healthy adult making your way in life both professionally and personally, you are more likely to be planning your next night out or holiday than thinking about the future. But what would happen if you had an accident or an incapacitating illness or condition which negatively affects your…
Leading and award winning regional law firm RRP Associates took part in London ’s annual Dementia Conference on 9th November as the local community came together to support the London Dementia Action Alliance (LDAA). A host of speakers and dementia specialists engaged the audience. Councillor Aslam Khan, the Public Health and Commissioning Portfolio holder from London Borough…
A latest BBC new story highlighting new whiplash plans has led Deborah Saini, a Personal Injury specialist at leading regional award winning law firm RRP Associates to comment:- Whilst factually whiplash figures are on the increase, more than likely because there are now many more vehicles on our roads than ever before, I am not sure…
Dashing, daring or just plain daft, whatever you think of your male friends and loved ones growing a ‘tash’ for Movember just remember it’s for a very important cause that focuses on men’s health throughout the world. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Mo Bro or a Mo Sista, Movember is for everyone. Martin Boniface, a…
Bob Mills, celebrated as one of the UK’s funniest comedians and legendary star of TalkSport Radio and ITV’s ‘Win, Lose or Draw’ and featured on ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ and ‘They Think It’s All Over’ is to be performing a one-off stand up evening in the city, as part…