Following the recent criticism of some payday lenders for charging more than 5,000% annual interest, Chancellor, George Osborne, has said there will now be controls on charges, including arrangement and penalty fees, as well as on the interest rates charged. The level of the cap, which has not yet been…

BBC News has reported today that nearly nine million people across the UK are living with serious debt problems and according to a new report  by The Money Advice Service (MAS) very few people were making any attempt to get professional help. It says the problem is particularly acute in five…

Hair dye allergies are increasing according to the Managing Director of Trichocare, specialists in trichology and education in the diagnosis and treatment of hair and scalp problems. “Some chemicals in hair dye are regarded as strong sensitisers. In other words the more you are exposed to them, the more likely…

Civil Litigation FAQ – UK According to recent reports, litigation has been increasing across the world since the onset of the financial crisis five years ago. Over the last year, there has also been a more distinct rise in the amount of legal disputes, something that many predict will continue…

Abacus Solicitors has successfully completed the £5.5m acquisition of Stewart Milne development Kaber Court and the subsequent sale of 89 apartments on behalf of a private client. “I brought this deal to the table, looking for a firm that could assist me not only with the acquisition of the development,…