The New Driving Laws Coming into Force in 2019

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There are various new Driving Laws coming into force this year, which you should be aware of. These could impact your driving experience, and how you deal with other drivers on the roads. Familiarising yourself with these new laws in advance will ensure that you don’t get caught out. New 2019 Driving Laws: Learner Drivers on Motorways This year, learner drivers will be given the option to drive on the motorway as part of their lessons, when accompanied by an instructor who will have dual controls in the car. Overtaking Cyclists As of March 2019, you will be fined £100...

10 January

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Price Transparency Guidance – What Is It?

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The new pricing transparency was released in December, meaning that all businesses in the legal sector had to publish information on prices that they charge, and what these include. The services that the new rules apply to include: conveyancing, probate, motoring offences, employment tribunals, immigration (excluding asylum), debt recovery (up to £100k), employment tribunals and licensing applications for business premises. What Other Things Should Be Declared? Prices also need to state whether they include VAT, and any conditional or damages-based fees. As well as publishing prices, businesses also have to outline typical timescales for the services, and what they include. Details...

29 November

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Stamp Duty Land Tax Calculator

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Stamp Duty Land Tax is money that you have to pay when buying a property or land that costs more than a set amount. The amount of money that you have to pay varies on the price and type of property. The total SDLT that you pay is usually the price of the property or land. You pay a percentage of the cost, which can leap up at a set of thresholds, however you only pay the proportion of the purchase price that’s above the threshold. People buying an additional property to their own, will pay an extra stamp duty on...

31 October

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Mann & Co Recognised by Legal 500

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Legal 500 have once again recognised Mann & Co Solicitors in their latest guide to trustworthy and recommended law firms in the UK in Fraud and General Crime. Legal 500 one of the biggest and most trustworthy independent guides to the legal profession, offering reliable and up-to-date information on law firms in the UK, with the aim of helping those buying legal services. Legal 500 noted our well established history with dealing with substantial fraud cases, such as HMRC and VAT fraud. Along with business recognition, they recognised the hard work of one of our outstanding lawyers Raz Mann who deals nationally with...

01 March

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Mann & Co Solicitors shortlisted for Signature Awards

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Mann & Co Solicitors were shortlisted as finalists for the Signature Awards at a black-tie event hosted at Edgbaston Stadium. Over 450 people attended the event which celebrates the role of the British Asian financial and professional services sectors. The nomination is testament to the hard work and professionalism portrayed by the Mann & Co team....

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The New Driving Laws Coming into Force in 2019

Price Transparency Guidance – What Is It?

Stamp Duty Land Tax Calculator

Mann & Co Recognised by Legal 500

Mann & Co Solicitors shortlisted for Signature Awards