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Statutory Sick Pay Changes From April 2026 and What Employers Need to Know

Clapham and Collinge — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:55:52 +0000

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change from April 2026 as part of wider employment law reform. These reforms represent one of the most...

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Why Inheritance Disputes Happen and How Wills, Trusts and LPAs Can Help Prevent Them

Clapham and Collinge — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:55:24 +0000

Disputes between families and friends over estates are becoming more common. In the final quarter of 2024, the Probate Registry received over 3,000 applications to...

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Can You Change or Cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney? What You Need to Know

Clapham and Collinge — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:12:08 +0000

As solicitors who have been supporting individuals and families for over 70 years. We know first-hand that circumstances rarely stay the same. Relationships change, health...

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LPA and Dementia: Why it’s Important to Plan Ahead Early

Clapham and Collinge — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:20:57 +0000

Finding out that a loved one, whether a family member or close friend, has dementia can be deeply challenging. It is hard to see someone...

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Renters’ Rights Act

Clapham and Collinge — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:09:02 +0000

Renters’ Rights Act The Renters Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, marking the most significant reform to renters’ rights and short-term...

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Marriage Value Abolished: High Court Upholds Leasehold Reform Act

Clapham and Collinge — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:42:47 +0000

The High Court has handed down its long-awaited decision in Arc Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund & others v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities...

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How to Prioritise Children’s Wellbeing During a Divorce

Clapham and Collinge — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:08:38 +0000

Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face, not only for the couple involved but also for any children caught in...

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A Guide to Wills, Trusts and Probate

Clapham and Collinge — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:47:44 +0000

Planning for the future can feel daunting, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and those you...

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When HMRC Comes Knocking… (Directly to your bank account!)

Clapham and Collinge — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:59:30 +0000

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reintroduced a hard-hitting tool to tackle unpaid tax: the ability to take money directly from a debtor’s bank account....

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Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5% – What it Means for Homebuyers

Clapham and Collinge — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:40:38 +0000

For the first time since September 2022, average two-year fixed mortgage rates in the UK have fallen below 5%. The current average is now 4.99%,...

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What Is Conveyancing and Why Is It So Important?

Clapham and Collinge — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:00:45 +0000

Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property, or remortgaging, conveyancing is a key part of the process. It can feel overwhelming, especially if...

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Revoking a Will: What It Means and Why You Might Do It

Clapham and Collinge — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:15:31 +0000

Life is full of changes, marriage, parenthood, divorce, new assets, and each one can prompt a serious rethink of your estate planning. Revoking a Will...

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