At the moment UK law states that pets are treated as ‘chattels’ – which basically means that they’re given the same status as a fridge, sofa or table!

There are arguments for this to change – indeed Spain recently passed a new law to make pets official family members – but certainly nothing will happen in the UK for the forseeable future.

What happens if you decide to separate or divorce from your partner? Who gets the pet?

When you’re dealing…

Research from the professional body, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), indicates that permanent hybrid working will be expected by employees in a post-pandemic world. Following a national survey, 57% of employed people wish to continue to work from home, or at least have the option – forming a hybrid workforce.

Making sure there are interventions and working practises in place to support employees is essential in order to keep them safe – whether at home or in the office…

Staff at Bowcock & Pursaill have taken part in Christmas Jumper Day to raise funds for charity and looked extremely festive in their knits!

This year staff decided to support a charity close to their hearts and every penny raised will support Breast Cancer Research. Survival is generally very good for breast cancer and is continuing to improve and the team are proud to help in any way they can.

Our Uttoxeter office team set the bar high with great…