Dental Defence Union Reverts to Discretionary Cover
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has written to members explaining that it will be reverting to a traditional discretionary occurrence basis. It is understood that the discretionary basis is used by Dental Protection…
"Doctor, Doctor, everyone keeps ignoring me"..."Next please" Claims against GPs in the United Kingdom at an all time high
One of the main representative bodies for doctors, the Medical Defence Union, in their 2011 annual report, reveal that disciplinary cases against GPs and hospital doctors are at an all-time high and have increased…
Holidays 4 U and Aegean Flights go bust
With the news last week that Holidays 4 UK Ltd (the tour operator behind the brands Holidays 4 U and Aegean Flights) has gone into administration, where does this leave consumers who are either already abroad on…
Beginners Guide to Divorce
Sometimes these things happen. Either your partner tells you that they want a divorce or you make that decision yourself. The immediate questions when facing a divorce are most commonly:- What do you do; What…
Archers fans learn benefits of Inheritance Tax Planning
Devotees of the Archers were devastated earlier this year when well loved character Nigel Pargetter died after falling off the roof of his house. His death prompted controversy because he left the Lower Loxley Estate…
Salvation Army Trading Company Expands Retail Portfolio With Sheffield Firm
Wake Smith is supporting an aggressive expansion programme across the UK for the retail division of Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL), the UK trading arm of The Salvation Army. Experts in the firm's…
Justice for Taylors Tea workers
Three workers from Taylors of Harrogate have agreed an out of court settlement to manage the symptoms of Tinnitus, after developing the hearing condition whilst working for the well known Yorkshire firm. Wake…
Inquest Jury Finds Lamp Caused Death Of Sheffield Businessman
A popular Sheffield businessman and father of three died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to incorrect assembly of a common gas camping lamp. That is the verdict of the jury at the inquest of Paul Griffiths,…
Pupils learn first step on career ladder with Wake Smith
A team of trainees from leading law firm Wake Smith helped students at Stockbridge School to prepare for the world of work today with a CV seminar supported by Business & Education South Yorkshire Trainee solicitors…
Rotherham family feel mistakes of NHS consultant
The widow of a Rotherham man let down by an NHS consultant has spoken out against the treatment her husband received during a four year ordeal in the quest for the right diagnosis. Ian Rodgers, a former communications…
