Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism can have devastating consequences when warning signs are missed or treatment is delayed. Learn about common failings in care, the case of Myles Scriven and when a DVT misdiagnosis may amount to clinical negligence.

A well drafted commercial lease is one of the most important tools a landlord has. In this blog, we explain the five key provisions every landlord should make sure are included in their commercial lease.

A former children’s home manager who oversaw decades of abuse at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax has avoided prison due to his ill health, while his former assistant has received a 25‑year custodial sentence for her role in the offences.

A new NHS England report has revealed that trusts across Newcastle, Hull and Northern Lincolnshire reported a combined 20 so-called ‘never events’ during 2025/26, as more than 400 serious patient safety incidents were recorded across England.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a ‘common law marriage’ in the UK. No matter how long a couple has lived together, cohabiting partners do not have the same legal rights and protections as couples who are married. If you are cohabiting or planning to cohabit in the near future, this blog sets out the legal position and the potential risks involved.

A couple supported by Switalskis specialist medical negligence and maternity experts have featured on a BBC Panorama programme to share the tragic story of how their baby died just 23 minutes after birth. After a number of failures at a maternity unit run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), the Trust is now the subject of the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.

Following the success of our recent first-time buyer campaign, we're pleased to announce that our 20% discount on standard conveyancing legal fees is now a permanent offering. Find out how we're helping first-time buyers access expert legal support while taking their first step onto the property ladder.

A Glasgow man has been jailed for 10 years after abducting and raping a 14‑year‑old girl he groomed online, in a case described by the sentencing judge as “totally and utterly unacceptable”.