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Forex trading in the UK: regulation and legalities
Forex trading can be risky but the Financial Conduct Authority regulates trade and brokers to minimise the risks for traders. Find out more in this brief guide.
Date: 20 March 2023 By:
The solicitor's role in bridging finance
Discover why you need an experienced solicitor when buying a property or arranging bridging finance and how they can smooth the process.
Date: 6 December 2022 By:
Accepting online payments: rules and regulations
Accepting online payments as a business has many benefits but if you decide to start taking online payments, you will need to comply with a number of regulations. Here's what you need to know.
Date: 26 September 2022 By:
What happens when a small business cannot pay their investor back?
Small businesses need capital to get off the ground. What happens if the company fails, and you can't pay your investor back? We look at what could happen.
Date: 6 July 2022 By:
Am I eligible for a PCP finance claim?
Millions of consumers have used PCP finance to buy a car. Many of them were mis-sold the finance and are now making a claim. We look at PCP Finance, how it was mis-sold and how you can make a claim.
Date: 5 July 2022 By:
Everything you need to know about lending fraud
A comprehensive guide to lending fraud for small businesses and the measures they can take to minimise or eliminate the risks.
Date: 18 May 2022 By:
How changes to ground rent will affect leaseholders
There's no doubt that buying a property is one of the most crucial life decisions that a person can make. Buying a house or renting it out, there are many complex legal matters and financial arrangements to consider.
Date: 16 May 2022 By:
How much does it cost to sue a business in the UK?
You might want or need to sue a business. Discover why you might need to take such action and how much it could cost.
Date: 11 May 2022 By:
Am I eligible to make a diesel emissions claim?
Approximately 11 million cars worldwide contained devices to 'cheat' emissions tests. If you owned one of these cars, you may be eligible to make a claim.
Date: 3 November 2021 By:
What you need to know about the UK criminal justice system
Introduction to the UK justice system, the role of the Crown Prosecution Service, jurors and HM Court and Tribunal's Service and an overview of possible sentences.
Date: 26 August 2021 By:
Legal obligations for staff training and information
Failure to provide staff with certain training and information can have expensive consequences. Here's what you need to know.
Date: 24 May 2021 By:
Involved in an accident with an HGV or lorry
Thousands of road traffic accidents happen every day. If your accident involves an HGV or lorry, you need to understand your rights.
Date: 15 July 2020 By:
The best ways to recover debt from a limited company
Overview of the debt recovery options and processes when you are owed money by a limited company.
Date: 29 June 2020 By:
The ethical responsibilities in lawyer/client relationships
When you appoint a lawyer, both parties have ethical responsibilities to ensure a strong lawyer-client relationship
Date: 18 March 2020 By:
Is changing your name a complicated process?
In the UK, changing your name is pretty straightforward, and inexpensive too. Here are all the things to consider when filing to change your name.
Date: 2 March 2020 By:
Is it legal to monitor my employees in the workplace?
If you want to want to protect your firm against data breaches, and reduce misuse of company resources, you might consider using monitoring software.
Date: 12 February 2020 By:
The rules on retaining customer records
It’s critical to understand your responsibilities when it comes to customer data retention, so that you can ensure you remain well within the law.
Date: 22 January 2020 By: