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A planning authority’s duty to give reasons
The Supreme Court recently held, in Dover District Council v CPRE Kent [2017] UKSC 79,that in special circumstances a Local Planning Authority may be under a duty to give reasons for its...
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Hunt right to do the ‘wrong thing’
Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, successfully convinced Prime Minister Theresa May to bring the health and social care services closer together as part of her "Cabinet reshuffle". He will now...
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Leading property law firm announce sponsorship of the Oxford Property Festival
Blake Morgan is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the inaugural Oxfordshire Property Festival. Ran by the UK Property Forum, this event will provide a unique opportunity to bring together...
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Farmers will cautiously welcome consultation on agricultural subsidies
Caroline Lindon-Morris, a specialist in the agricultural property team at Blake Morgan, believes that farmers will give a “cautious welcome” to Michael Gove’s recent comments about the future of agricultural...
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Could equity release help with a Christmas debt hangover?
Research by the Money Advice Trust reveals that a third of Britons (16.9 million) borrowed money to pay for presents for Christmas and a fifth (10.4 million) of us borrowed...
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Law firm’s Secret Santa Initiative gives children a Christmas present this year
A Secret Santa scheme run by Oxford law firm Blake Morgan, in collaboration with Social Services and Children Heard and Seen, a charity providing support to children affected by parental...
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Lucketts’ expansion plans get into gear with Blake Morgan
Advised by law firm Blake Morgan's corporate team, Hampshire-based Lucketts Group has kicked off its recently-announced expansion trail with the acquisition of Solent Coaches. This acquisition will see all 19...
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Looking for a place in the sun? How to ensure your Spanish property passes to your chosen beneficiary on death
As the winter months draw in on us, a holiday home in Spain seems like a very appealing prospect but have you thought about what will happen to that property...
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Can my ex-partner ask me questions at Court?
If former partners are not able to reach an agreement and instead have to rely on an application to the Court, whether to determine financial matters or arrangements for children,...
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Should I make a Living Will?
With life expectancy ever-increasing and with 9.9 million new cases of dementia reported each year worldwide, people are becoming increasingly concerned about their long term health. In turn many consider...
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Oxbridge Arc – The new powerhouse for UK growth
On 17 November 2017 the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) published its report, "Partnering for prosperity: a new deal for the Cambridge – Milton Keynes – Oxford Arc". The report focused...
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Safeguarding against abuse of Lasting Powers of Attorney
The recent ITV Tonight programme "Elderly Theft: Robbing the Relatives" revealed a number of shocking stories where a family member appointed as an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney...
