Local Authorities receive £5m to tackle unfair landlords

Efforts to raise the quality and choice of rental accommodation leads to the Government providing funding to tackle rogue landlords.

Deceased man's bank account frozen due to family dispute

Estate worth £500K frozen after son challenges validity of father's marriage to second wife.

Housing association tenants begin to buy their own homes

Right to Buy pilot underway in various Local Authorities around the country.

Builder wins planning dispute with oppressive Local Authority

Court finds in favour of builder over dispute around delivery hours, management of vehicles and landscaping.

Repair firm entitled to retain aircraft until debt was paid

Outstanding repair bill of more than £1m leads to High Court decision allowing the repair firm to retain possession of plane.

Minister says 2000 divorce settlements may be voided

Software error causes incorrect data capture producing misleading financial results.

Legal protection for zero hour contract workers now in force

New regulations in force preventing zero hour contract workers from being dismissed when working for another company.