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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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Can an Executor Change a Will

During the lifetime of the Will maker (‘the Testator’), an Executor cannot change the...

- 26 August 2026

What Does It Mean to Be a Beneficiary of a Will?

The loss of a loved one can be a significantly distressing time emotionally. Alongside...

- 26 August 2026

Who to appoint as your Executors?

Choosing Your Executors Careful consideration should be taken when deciding who to appoint as...

- 20 August 2026

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