Legal

Back Rub By Phone? Dodgy Physio Struck Off After Insurers Investigate

A physiotherapist has been struck from the HCPC register following an investigation by Keoghs and Mulsanne Insurance. The physiotherapist had previously been handed an 18-month suspension by the Healthcare Professions Tribunal Service (HCPTS). The original […]

News

SPG Law Launches Class Actions Against Airlines on Ticket Refunds

2020 looks set to be a year of lawsuits, social media campaigns and consumer journalists being listened to far more intently than waffling political journalists. The demand for refunds shows no sign of letting up […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Wants Definitive Judgement on Business Interruption Cover Issue

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced it intends to seek legal clarity on business interruption (BI) insurance to resolve doubt for businesses who are facing uncertainty on their claims. The move comes after an […]

Legal

Opinion: Business Interruption Claims Could Damage Insurers Reputation

As has been well reported over the last month or so, the insurance industry is under fire for failing to pay business interruption claims, as noted by Jonathan Compton, partner at law firm DMH Stallard. […]

News

GoCompare Warns on Phishing & Corona Related Online Scams

GoCompare is urging people to stay safe online as official statistics show a dramatic increase in phishing and online shopping scams, with cybercriminals looking to capitalise on coronavirus fears. According to Action Fraud’s figures for […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Takes Action Against Rix Motor Company – Again

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned a number of online adverts issued by Warrington based, Rix Motor Company Ltd (Rix). As more people choose to lease cars rather than buy them outright, the matter […]

Fraud

FCA Says Land Bank Fraud Victims Will Share £2.5m Compensation Fund

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has obtained High Court approval for a scheme to return £2.5 million to compensate victims of a series of unauthorised collective investment schemes. Between 2005 and 2010, around 800 people […]