1 July 2025
How the law around Wills is being brought into the 21st century
On Friday 16th May 2025 the Law Commission published a detailed proposal outlining their recommendations to modernise the law surrounding Wills.
Blogs & News
1 July 2025
Why every adult should make a Will – and what happens if you don’t
We get it – writing a will isn’t at the top of anyone’s to-do list. It feels morbid, unnecessary, or like something to “sort out later.” But here’s the reality: dying without a will can create a legal and emotional mess for your loved ones.
1 July 2025
Changes to statutory employment payment rates take effect
A number of changes have occurred this month that will be relevant to employment law.
1 July 2025
New Neonatal Care Act
On 6th April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force.
1 July 2025
Morecrofts raises £16,000 for Love, Jasmine Charity
Morecrofts has raised £16,000 for its 2023-2024 charity of the year partner, Love, Jasmine. Over the past two years, Morecrofts’ staff have been instrumental in organising and participating in fundraising activities that have made a significant difference to the work of Love, Jasmine. In addition to the firm’s own fundraising efforts, the team also got […]
5 March 2025
Liverpool Domestic Abuse Conference 2025
The Liverpool Domestic Abuse Conference 2025 is a powerful, full-day event aimed at professionals dedicated to tackling the devastating impact of domestic abuse. Presented by Morecrofts Solicitors and supported by Torus Housing, this conference is designed to educate, inspire, and empower attendees with fresh perspectives, strategies, and best practices in addressing domestic abuse. The Liverpool Domestic Abuse Conference 2025 📅 Date: Thursday, […]
21 February 2025
Domestic Abuse specialists to be embedded into police emergency control rooms in new pilot
A pilot designed to improve support for victims of domestic abuse is to be trialled in the control room of five police forces across the UK. Louise Barwood explains the development and looks at the need for radical change. This new pilot, which will see domestic abuse specialists embedded into control rooms is a bid […]
5 February 2025
Time limit for child sexual abuse claims to be removed
Personal injury and claims specialist Simon Murphy gives his opinion on the report that the time limit for victims to bring a claim following sexual abuse looks to be removed. I welcome the news that the three-year limitation rule for historic child sexual abuse claims looks to end. Currently, a claim must be brought within […]
4 February 2025
Recent Changes to UK Family Court Reporting: What You Need to Know
A landmark shift has occurred in the UK’s family court system with the introduction of new guidelines aimed at enhancing transparency and public access to family court cases. On 27 January, the Family Court reporting was expanded nationwide as part of updates to the Family Procedure Rules. Monday’s update comes after a successful two-year “transparency […]