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When Roberts -v- Johnstone shuts the door on property: The advent of periodical payments, with reduced lump sums, has brought accommodation claims into sharper focus. In cases where life expectancy is short, the problem is particularly acute, since the Roberts -v- Johnstone calculation yields little by way of damages compared to the capital required. The problem is aggravated in cases where the Claimant lives in an area of high property prices. The case of Ryan St George -v- The Home Office illustrates both the problem and a solution. Find out more, please look at our NEWS page.

The Potential Reclassification of ASHE 6115 (25.10.09)

We have been made aware of the potential reclassification of the Standard Occupations Classification (SOC) unit group 6115, which is used in the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

To find out more about the potential issues and implications, download our Briefing Note written with Dr Victoria Wass by clicking here: The Potential Reclassification of ASHE 6115.

Dr Victoria Wass and Richard Cropper 25th September 2009

Independent Financial Advisers

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