Below is a copy of a recent article published in the Gazette, the official journal of the Law Society of England & Wales. It’s about court interpreters and the recent change of plan by the Government to save, what they claim will be, £18 Million. Sadly those of us who actually have to use the […]
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Council House Cheats to Face Jail
Social housing cheats to face jail Wednesday 11th January 2012 Tenancy cheats who deny social homes to families in need could be jailed under new Government proposals. Housing Minister Grant Shapps set out plans to criminalise the abuse of social homes – such as unlawful subletting and key-selling – with a possible two-year jail sentence. […]
HM Revenue & Customs is to introduce tougher procedures for civil fraud investigations later this month. Its new Contractual Disclosure Facility forms part of the Government’s commitment to tackle fraud. Under the new facility, HMRC will contact a taxpayer, in writing, to inform them that they are suspected of serious tax fraud, and offer them the […]
Is your immigration application delayed? Are you trying to contact the UKVI (Home Office) for an update on your application and you simply cannot get through to them? The reason is because they do not want you to be able to get through to them! However; don’t despair. We can assist you. If your application […]
Asylum Seekers are being Prevented from Lodging Cases by the UKBA Asylum seekers are being prevented from lodging claims for permission to stay in the UK unless their lawyers threaten legal action, according to the Law Society. In a strongly worded criticism of shortcomings at the Asylum Screening Unit in Croydon, south London, The Law […]
