Struggles of Law Centres in the UK Law centres in the UK are facing a number of challenges, including a lack of funding, a high demand for legal services, and difficulties in recruiting and retaining lawyers. Karen Bowers and others discuss these issues and the impact of poverty on access to justice. #lawcenters #accesstojustice #legalaid Read more in the The Law Society Gazette: https://lnkd.in/eGxAKR4w Bristol Law Centre
ARAG Legal Services UK
Insurance
We are a leading provider of legal expenses insurance and assistance products for intermediaries, insurers & solicitors.
About us
ARAG is a pioneer in legal insurance. Our mission from the very beginning has always been to enable every citizen to be able to assert their legal rights. This pioneering spirit has made us successful throughout the world. We have become experts in developing and advancing the concept of legal expenses insurance with innovative products and services by understanding the many and varied different legal systems that exist. ARAG is proud of its parental independence. This independence provides stability, allows us to plan in the long term and enables us to make our own decisions. We look after the interests of our customers by maintaining this independence. This enables us to be their chosen partner for legal services and protection. As a partner we provide our customers with guidance, advice and security, both now and in the future. We protect both individuals and companies with quality products and services that are suitable for all their needs in the area of legal and assistance insurance
- Website
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https://www.arag.co.uk
External link for ARAG Legal Services UK
- Industry
- Insurance
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bristol
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Experts in Legal Expenses Insurance, both Before and After The Event, and in the UK
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
9 Whiteladies Road
Clifton
Bristol, BS8 1NN, GB
Employees at ARAG Legal Services UK
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Dr. Ina Nadja Baumann
Senior Vice President Central IT Steering at ARAG SE, Managing Director at CURA Versicherungsvermittlung GmbH, Managing Director at CUR…
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Heather Wilmot
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Rasika Godawatte
Lead Software Engineer at ARAG PLC
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Colin Fennelly
City Account Manager - ARAG Legal Services UK
Updates
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The UK government plans to extend the employment tribunal claim period from three to six months to give employees more time to file claims. This change is expected to significantly impact employers nationwide, with Legal Expenses Insurance being noted as a key insurance policy to protect businesses from employment tribunal claims: https://lnkd.in/d_xxzZ8j #LEI #EmploymentLaw #UKLegalUpdate #EmployeeRights
Government to double tribunal claim window
solicitorsjournal.com
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❄️ With the coming cold weather it's best to check if you have #vehicle #breakdown cover. ❄️ ARAG's Motor Breakdown cover gives the policyholder access to a network of reputable breakdown services and can help with the following issues: 🟡 Electrical or mechanical #failure 🟡 Flat #battery 🟡 #Puncture 🟡 #Damage caused by a collision or vandalism 🟡 Lack of #fuel or misfuelling Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eZAEwvWT #ARAG #insurance #motorbreakdown #motorinsurance #insurancebrokers
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Retailers like Urban Outfitters and Lush hire gig workers via apps, offering flexibility but lacking benefits like holiday pay. This trend raises concerns about workers' rights in the retail sector: https://lnkd.in/eNVMzs6b #GigEconomy #RetailJobs #WorkersRights #EmploymentLaw
Retailers accused of hiring 'gig' workers with no rights
https://www.personneltoday.com
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Police Scotland has officially dropped plans to ban officers from having beards, following widespread complaints and legal challenges. The policy, tied to mask-wearing protocols, faced criticism for being disproportionate and lacking scientific basis. Officers received £60,000 in compensation over the policy: https://lnkd.in/egV4PW9z #PoliceScotland #WorkplaceEquality #InclusiveLeadership #PolicyChange
Police Scotland scraps plan to ban officers from having beards
news.sky.com
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The UK Court of Appeal ruled against Oatly, prohibiting plant-based brands from using "milk" in marketing, asserting the term applies only to animal-derived products. This decision bolsters traditional dairy industry interests and challenges transparency and innovation in plant-based alternatives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSPquxyP #PlantBased #Sustainability #FoodLaw #Innovation #VeganFood
Oatly blocked from using the term ‘milk’ as UK court sides with Big Dairy
https://www.veganfoodandliving.com
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Last night, ARAG and DAS UK – Part of the ARAG Group colleagues came together under the Christmas magic of Bristol's Spiegeltent. We celebrated a year of hard work across all the business and had a fantastic time! Doesn't the venue look amazing? #ARAG #BetterTogether 🌲 🎅 ✨
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Christmas shopping done but having second thoughts? Know your rights - from returning faulty items to buyer’s regret, ensure you’re informed about refunds, exchanges, and gift returns this festive season. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/erM9QCZx #ConsumerRights #ChristmasShopping #ReturnsPolicy #RefundTips
'I've changed my mind about a Christmas present - can I get my money back?'
mirror.co.uk
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A solicitor and her mother received jail sentences for a sustained harassment campaign against their neighbours in Lincolnshire. Their actions, labelled as "malicious" and relentless by the court, included noise disturbances and baseless accusations, leaving victims traumatized. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eS6RqcmP #LegalEthics #Harassment #CommunityJustice #Solicitor
Solicitor jailed with her mother for 'all-out war' with neighbours
lawgazette.co.uk
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Meanwhile the Anthony Collins curry and quiz night was a delicious evening for Emma Wilson Mike Knight Kashmir Uppal Kiran Athwal and Stephanie Pincher - thanks for all your hospitality, Rankeshwar Batta and team! 🌲
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