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Family run business, The Chocolate Wrapper, last week received the ‘Best New Business’ award at the St Albans and District Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards. The Harpenden based business...
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A number of recent cases have made it easier for landlords to oppose the grant of a new tenancy under one of the “fault” grounds, with no compensation payable to...
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On Facebook or Twitter? Digital assets include social media accounts, as well as online bank accounts. As you go through life, it is important to be aware of your digital...
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On 29 March 2014 the law changed to allow same sex couples to marry. In the three months following the new law, 1,409 same sex couples married, with 56% of...
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Safeguarding children is a paramount consideration. But what happens if a former teacher asserts that his rights prevent safeguarding information being disclosed to the police? This was the issue which...
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The Employment Tribunal (ET) of Stevens v Northolt High School serves as a very useful reminder of the importance of employment businesses setting up appropriate systems with hirers to obtain comparator information....
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Government plans to introduce electronic lasting powers of attorney (LPA) have been postponed after concerns were raised by professional bodies about the risks of fraud and undue pressure. So, for...
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Last night the leading advisors to the private client industry attended the national STEP Private Client Awards 2014 at the London Hilton Park Lane. Hertfordshire firm Debenhams Ottaway was one...
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Continuing commitment to working with the recruitment industry The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has appointed Debenhams Ottaway as a Business Partner. The REC is the nationally recognised professional body...
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Veer Dhara is set to reopen in St Albans having taken a new lease of the Liberal Club in Hatfield Road (formerly the site of Kashu and Aqua restaurants). The...
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