
Palmers’ team makes a donation of 200 sweet boxes to thank NHS staff
September 2020
Staff at Palmers have thanked NHS staff for their hard work and commitment throughout the Coronavirus crisis with a donation of 200 individually-wrapped sweet boxes to be placed in the Wellbeing Room at Basildon Hospital.

Legal access takes off into the cloud
September 2020
We are excited to announce the launch of an innovative cloud platform, designed to make it easier than ever for people to access our range of legal services.

High Court rules on inheritance dispute between siblings over £40,000 property
September 2020
The High Court has ruled on an inheritance dispute between two siblings over their mother’s £40,000 property.

Eviction ban: Hearings to resume in courts in England and Wales
September 2020
Eviction hearings are set to resume in courts in England and Wales, with the most serious cases given priority, following a six-month ban on proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What happens if a parent dies without a Will?
September 2020
The death of a loved one is a challenging time for anyone, and probate disputes following the death of a parent are becoming more common, but what happens if a parent dies without a Will?

Here to help during these extraordinary times
September 2020
The situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected us all in many different ways but it is not affecting our ability to fulfil our clients’ needs. At Palmers Solicitors, the health and well-being of our clients, visitors and colleagues continues to be paramount.

Chancellor announces new Job Support Scheme and package of business support measures
September 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a new job protection scheme and a range of new business support measures.

HMRC sends thousands of letters to employers for ‘incorrect’ CJRS claims
September 2020
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been writing to thousands of employers, asking them to review the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims they have already made for errors – often without specifying what is wrong with the claim or indicating which claim is incorrect.

Government reinstates advice to work from home ‘if you can’
September 2020
The Prime Minister has reinstated the advice for people to work from home if they can, following an increase in the incidence of Coronavirus in recent weeks.

Government introduces legal duty to self-isolate, with big penalties for employers that prevent staff from following the rules
September 2020
Speaking in the House of Commons, the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced a legal duty to self-isolate for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace.