Instead of charging their usual fees for basic wills, they invited clients to make a donation to Will Aid – helping to fund a range of charities, including Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Crisis, the NSPCC and Shelter.

Deborah Sinclair from the firm, said: “We’re proud to have supported Will Aid each year. It’s a great opportunity to help our clients plan for the future while also raising funds for incredibly important causes.

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Rather than charging our usual fees for basic Wills, we invite clients to make a donation to Will Aid, supporting vital charitable work both across the UK and around the world.

The money raised helps Will Aid’s partner charities continue their important work — from providing humanitarian aid to supporting vulnerable children and people facing hardship here in the UK.

We’re proud to play a small part in making a difference.

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The Legal Aid Agency has confirmed that personal data relating to legal aid applicants has been accessed and downloaded by hackers in a cyber incident.

The data breach relates to the Legal Aid Agency systems, not those of the firm.

If you have concerns guidance on how you can protect yourself from the impact of a data breach is available from the National Cyber Security Centre https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/data-breaches

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The Renters’ Rights Bill is likely to become effective in late 2025 and is the most significant reform the private rented sector has seen since the Housing Act 1988.  The Bill has wide-ranging implications for landlords, tenants, and letting agents alike.

The key changes are likely to include:

Abolition of Section 21 Evictions and fixed term assured tenancies

New grounds of possession

Introducing the Decent Homes Standard to the private sector

Addressing Rental Bidding Wars and Unfair Practices

Limiting In-Tenancy Rent Increases

Extending Awaab’s Law: Ensuring Safe Living Conditions

Creating a Private Rented Sector Database and a Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman

Enhanced Rent Repayment Orders

Rights to keep a pet

 For further information: https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/news_and_updates/what_to_expect_from_the_renters_rights_act

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The ideal candidate will be newly qualified up to 3 years PQE. Your caseload will be varied and you will undertake work in both public and private children matters, divorce and finances, as well as domestic abuse matters.

You will work in a supportive environment in a team with 5 other family solicitors and you will receive regular supervision and training. We are looking for someone who has excellent client care skills, who can meet the demands of a busy caseload and who will work well as part of the team.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent prospects for development and progression.

Please apply with CV and covering letter to kated@hadaway.co.uk

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Our staff have been getting into the Christmas spirit today for Christmas Jumper Day and we have been raising money for a very worthy cause.

In conjunction with Newcastle Benfield FC and Northumberland Fusiliers, all proceeds raised today will go towards helping local communities. We are also collecting food donations to help those in need.

Christmas can be a difficult time for some with cost of living pressures weighing heavily on families across the UK and we wanted to make a contribution to help local families this Christmas.

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Here’s some photos from the day.

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