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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in England and Wales has been increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP has determined that, with effect from 11 January 2025, the PIDR in England and Wales… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »
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The government’s home information packs (Hips) come into force for all properties being sold in England and Wales from today. As from midnight last night, any homeowners marketing a one- or two-bedroom property for sale must provide a Hip, complete with energy performance certificate, marking the full rollout of the government’s controversial scheme. Last week… Read more »
The government said it will seek to reduce the number of empty homes maintained by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after the Liberal Democrats claimed it was wasting more than £25 million a year on unoccupied properties. The MoD argues it has to maintain some empty housing stock to accommodate movements within the armed forces… Read more »
