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Harrods seeks to recover abuse compensation costs from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate

Exclusive: Survivors say luxury store’s attempt to recoup money is at odds with its public acceptance of responsibility

The Guardian - UK

Wife living in London gives POA to family friend to manage his Vadodara property, friend gifts it to son and daughter-in-law; husband files case and wins in Gujarat HC

Mr Purshotam Ranchhodbhai Pankhania and his late wife living in London trusted their friend and gave him the POA to manage their India property; friend broke trust, grabs it and gifts the property to his son and daughter-in-law; Gujarat HC declares the gift deed void and gives owner relief. Know…

The Economic Times

Before You Give an Adult Child Access to Your Bank Account, Understand These 5 Alternatives

Maybe you’re getting tired of managing bills, worried about what would happen during a hospitalization, or simply want an adult child to help keep an...

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You’re Named as Someone’s Power of Attorney — 8 Things to Know Before You Ever Use It

Being named in someone’s power of attorney can sound straightforward: if they ever need financial help, you step in and handle things. In reality, signing...

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Burnham urged to intervene over ‘zero-hours’ custody officers in private prison

Exclusive: Prison officers’ union strongly opposes HMP Millsike offering flexible work escorting prisoners amid staff shortages

The Guardian - UK

Southport Killer Moved to Psychiatric Hospital After Alleged Prison Officer Attack

Axel Rudakubana, serving a life sentence for multiple murders, has been moved from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital after a violent incident, sparking debate over mental health treatment in prisons.

International Business Times UK

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital

Exclusive: Clinical assessments concluded Rudakubana could not be safely managed in prison, sources say

The Guardian - UK

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Concerns over therapy ferrets used to kill rats at UK’s largest children’s prison

Prison officers’ union calls for immediate end to practice at HMYOI Wetherby over fears for child and animal welfare

The Guardian - UK

‘National scandal’ as ministers U-turn on lifesaving fire safety plans for overcrowded prisons

SPECIAL REPORT: Eleven prisoners have died while ministers drag their heels over legally required fire safety measures in overcrowded British prisons, where there are an average of eight fires a day, Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons

High levels of radon gas, which can increase the risk of lung cancer, were detected at HMP Exeter and HMP Lindholme five years ago

The Independent UK

Damian Hurley: ‘I grew up at the height of when the British paparazzi were evil'

Famous mother, famous friends, jet-set lifestyle ... But at 23, model and filmmaker Damian Hurley has faced more than his fair share of tragedy — and it’s affected him profoundly

Evening Standard

Pepper spray use at young offender institutions in England ruled legal

Howard League charity fails in battle to halt government’s decision to make Pava available to prison staff

The Guardian - UK

England prison chiefs summoned to urgent meeting with ministers over wrongful releases

Justice minister promises digital overhaul of ‘archaic’ paper system partly blamed for average of 22 people being wrongly freed each month

The Guardian - UK

Prison custody manager ‘scapegoated’ over bungled release of Hadush Kebatu, union claims

Mistakes happen all the time amid jails chaos, warns chief inspector of prisons

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Revealed: The eye-watering cost of letting prisons crumble

SPECIAL REPORT : The ageing prison estate is in a dire condition after years of neglect, but the cost of outsourcing basic repairs is spiralling out of control, with shower upgrades in one prison set to cost taxpayers £7.8m, Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of prison officers may have to leave UK after Labour’s visa rule change

Prison Officers’ Association says change in eligibility for skilled work visas is ‘disgraceful’ and ‘pandering to Reform’

Saving Advice

9 Power-of-Attorney Provisions That Fail Right When You Need Them

A power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important estate-planning documents. It allows someone you trust to act on your behalf. But many...

Budget and the Bees

How Joint Bank Accounts Cause Inheritance Disputes More Often Than Wills

When an aging parent needs help managing their finances, a common solution is to add an adult child to their bank account. This seems like a simple and practical solution. The arrangement allows the child to easily pay bills and monitor for fraud on their parent’s behalf. Many people also…

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8 Signs Your Power of Attorney Isn’t Acting in Your Best Interest

A Power of Attorney (POA) is supposed to protect you, giving someone you trust the authority to handle your finances, healthcare, or legal matters when...

Clever Dude

6 Times a Power of Attorney Was Used Against a Parent’s Wishes

All too often, families put their trust in a loved one with power of attorney. They believe that, because they are family, they will always act in their best interest. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Here are six examples of when a power of attorney was used against…

The Independent UK

Tasers to be issued to staff in male prisons in government crack down on violence

Justice secretary ‘determined to keep prison staff safe’ as rates of assaults on officers reached record levels last year

Clever Dude

7 Times “Friendly” Family Members Tried to Seize Power of Attorney

You trust a family member with power of attorney, expecting care and good judgment. But sometimes “helpful” turns into “harmful” when that trusted person puts themselves first—not the one they’re supposed to serve. In these seven examples of power of attorney abuse, we’ll see how relatives crossed the line and…

Clever Dude

10 Family Members Who Used POA to Drain an Estate

Power of Attorney (POA) is meant to protect loved ones when they can no longer make decisions for themselves. But in the hands of the wrong family member, it becomes a tool for exploitation. With access to bank accounts, property, and personal information, those granted POA can easily drain an…

Clever Dude

9 Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Power of Attorney

Choosing a power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important legal decisions you’ll ever make. This person has the authority to handle your finances, make healthcare decisions, and act on your behalf if you’re unable to. It’s a role built on trust, but sometimes, that trust is broken…

Evening Standard

Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA

The Government has accepted a proposal in the independent sentencing review to explore further use of medication.

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