fb-pixel
01228 59 39 39
contact@butterworths-solicitors.co.uk

Latest News

lasting-power-of-attorney

Lasting Power of Attorney and Mental Capacity

A lasting power of attorney gives you more control over what happens to you if you lose mental capacity to make informed decisions. Our experts can talk you through the process and draft an LPA on your behalf.

will-writers

Will Writing Service: What you need to know about Wills

We are currently offering free will reviews. This is an opportunity to sit down with an experienced will writer who you talk through the process. We only charge a fee when you instruct us to begin writing your will, so there is no harm in obtaining free advice from us at the beginning.

Ryanair Strike | Pilots stage another week-long strike

Ryanair pilots are now to stage a fresh series of strikes after failing to resolve an ongoing dispute with the airline, the Balpa Union has announced.

Electronic signatures are legally valid Law Commission confirms

In the final report of a government-commissioned study of the law concerning the electronic execution of documents, the commission stated that in most cases, electronic signatures can be used as a viable alternative to handwritten ones.

fracking in blackpool

Is Damage Caused by Fracking Covered by Insurance Policies?

It could be argued that private companies involved in fracking are indeed responsible for inflated insurance premiums and damage to property. Find out more here.

Loganair Flight cancelled due to Technical Fault at Carlisle Airport

Loganair flight LM635 returned to Carlisle this morning shortly after take-off as a result of a fault on the left-hand engine. Emergency services were in attendance as a precautionary measure.

credit-card-payments

Unfair charges for late and missed payments on credit cards

Unfair credit card charges for late and missed payments do not reflect the real cost to the credit card companies. Find out more about your rights.

flight-claim

Flight delays are becoming more common in the UK says consumer watchdog in recent report

The UK experienced the second highest number of flight delays and disruptions of any country in Europe this year, according to new research.

fracking title

Fracking in Blackpool: Fracking suspended after UK’s largest tremor is recorded

The gas sector has encountered many issues in its battle in the last decade to make fracking commercially viable in the UK. But recent events have demonstrated the dangers of fracking in Blackpool, even by the industry’s own standards. Just over a week after starting on a second well near Blackpool, private company Cuadrilla was forced…
Read more

probate

Bereavement Support Payment

Losing a loved one hard enough, but when this leaves you with additional financial burdens, the stress can become overwhelming. If your Husband, Wife or Civil Partner died on or after 6th April 2017, you might be entitled to Bereavement Support Payment. The Bereavement Support payment system is set up through the social securities system…
Read more