The fourth annual Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week will run from the 1st February to the 7th February 2021, during which voices across the country will be spreading the message that #ITSNOTOK.

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is currently underway across the UK, with the general public, statutory bodies and third sector organisations collectively saying ‘It’s Not Ok’.

The Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield opts for a “big, bold, long-term plan for fixing” child poverty and has published a series of short essays from campaigners and politicians.

The Ramsdens Solicitors Conveyancing department has been enhanced by the appointment of residential property expert, Emma Gledhill, who joins the team as a Senior Associate in the Halifax office.

A further Treasury Direction was released on 26 January 2021 which updates the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Many will be pleased to note that the latest Treasury Direction makes only a few minor amendments to the existing scheme.

The Supreme Court decision is welcomed as it brings a degree of clarity on the issue of what businesses can claim under their business interruption insurance policies in relation to Covid-19.

At Ramsdens we are delighted to have ranked 167th of the Top 200 performing law firms across the UK for 2020.

We often stress the importance of planning for the future and preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney so that if there becomes a time that you are unable to, there are people with legal authority, to make decisions on your behalf surrounding your financial affairs, health and welfare or both.