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Navigating the Ban on Single-Use Vapes

Posted: 12 June

Legal Guidance for UK Businesses The UK government’s ban on single-use vapes marks a major regulatory shift, aiming to reduce plastic waste and combat rising public health concerns—particularly among younger users. Though single-use vapes have been popular for their...

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Sentencing Guideline for Strangulation and Suffocation Offences

Posted: 09 January

New Sentencing Council Guideline  The Sentencing Council has published the new guideline for sentencing strangulation and suffocation offences in England and Wales, which came into effect from 1st January 2025. This will be the first dedicated Sentencing Guideline for...

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Understanding the Basics of Marriage Annulment

Marriage annulment is often misunderstood. Unlike divorce, which ends a legally valid marriage, an...

- 19 January 2026

House Prices, Market Signals and 2026: What Really Matters Now

Overview UK house prices slipped again in December, prompting renewed questions about market direction...

- 17 January 2026

What Is the Conveyancing Quality Scheme?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices...

- 13 January 2026

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