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“A retired civil servant is bringing a High Court test case today over the fees charged to thousands of bereaved relatives each year by will-writing firms when they act as executor of a will. David Khan, 69, from Norwood, South London, is taking legal action against Will Drafters, the Croydon-based firm, claiming that it will charge twice as much as a competitive quote obtained elsewhere.”

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The Times, 1st February 2010

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“Almost four children a week died or suffered a serious injury at home last year through neglect or abuse despite tougher child protection rules after the death of Baby P.”

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The Times, 1st February 2010

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“A property developer who built a £500,000 home disguised as a barn in the green belt has won his appeal against eviction.”

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The Times, 30th January 2010

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“The taxman was given the green light to claw back millions from UK residents who put their money in tax-haven offshore trusts today, after the High Court rejected a challenge that claimed the measures would lead to destitution and marital breakdown.”

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The Times, 28th January 2010

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