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October 31, 2025
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Employer’s Liability Claims: Overcoming the Fear of Repercussions

Many employees are injured at work and, according to figures from the Health and Safety Executive, almost 2 million British workers have suffered or are suffering from a workplace injury or illness in the last year. For many of these workers, however, the decision to bring an employer’s liability claim is not straightforward.

Robert Frost
Personal Injury
October 31, 2025
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What Happens When a Child Is Taken into Care?

Having a child taken into care is deeply upsetting for any parent, and the uncertainty about what happens next can make the situation even harder. Usually, the local authority becomes involved when there are concerns that a child may be at risk of harm such as abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions.

Ruth Coneron
Child Care
October 31, 2025
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Kinship Care Week 2025: Understanding your Legal Options

With Kinship week fast approaching, it is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible relatives and friends who care for children when their parents cannot. These arrangements allow children to remain closely connected to their families while providing a sense of stability, community and identity.

Alesha Kang
Child Care
October 31, 2025
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Charges brought in Rochdale Child Sexual Exploitation case

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that three men from Rochdale have been charged with a series of offences relating to alleged child sexual exploitation (CSE) dating back to 2008 and 2009.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs, Child Abuse
October 31, 2025
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Effective communication: The cornerstone of every development

From site acquisition through to planning, construction, and eventual sales of the properties, clear and effective communication is critical to success.

Ellie Metcalfe
Residential Development
October 30, 2025
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How to Tell Children About Divorce

When parents separate, one of the hardest things to handle is how to explain the situation to children. While the emotional side of these discussions is personal to every family, the legal process of divorce and separation shapes much of what children need to hear.

Toby Netting
Family - Divorce
October 30, 2025
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Rochdale Rape Gang: Vulnerable Girls “Passed Around for Sex” Amid Systemic Failures

The latest child sexual exploitation trial in Rochdale has once again exposed the harrowing abuse suffered by vulnerable girls—and the deep-rooted failures that allowed it to happen.

Sally Smith, Joe Swan
Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs, Child Abuse
October 29, 2025
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The cost of cutting corners with workplace safety

Cutting corners in health and safety matters can only lead to one outcome – as illustrated in this case.

Robert Frost
Personal Injury
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