The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) calls for legalising of e-scooters – ‘The future of e-scooters in the UK’. 

As the cost-of-living crisis impacts on everyone more and more how do you ensure you leave the maximum amount to your family and loved ones on your death? 

As part of their commitment to ‘levelling up’, in June 2022, the government published a white paper titled ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’, outlining plans for a Renters Reform Bill. This legislation, which was first announced by Theresa May as early as April 2019, is due to be introduced in the current parliamentary session and, if passed, will bring with it major changes for tenants and landlords. In fact, in its current form, the Renters Reform Bill seeks to fundamentally redress the power balance between landlords and tenants. 

Although they are called ‘Lasting Powers of Attorney’, it is possible to change or end your powers of attorney after they are created, provided you still have the relevant mental capacity. This gives you, the donor, more power to decide who will be responsible for managing your affairs.