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Foot Anstey and the Retail Trust join forces to launch anti-harassment certification for the retail industry

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP and the UK’s retail industry charity, the Retail Trust have launched a new certification aimed at protecting and reassuring shop workers as they face rising levels of abuse and inappropriate behaviour.

Several well-known retailers are now in talks to commit to The Retailers Against Harassment Certification which has been designed to create safer...

Croaky! Local bus company puts the brakes on to allow hundreds of toads to make perilous journey across busy road to breed

Each night a sleepy corner of the country is being turned into a march of the amphibians as hundreds of toads and newts make a perilous journey across a busy road to breed. This mass migration to the Woodland Trust owned Haddon Wood, near Castle Cary, Somerset, has even led buses to stop and allow the toads to cross, and local truckers to change their route to protect the toads - who are...

Freedom Boxes Ukrainian aid effort gathers pace

A humanitarian mission launched within 24 hours of the conflict breaking out in Ukraine is delivering thousands of boxes of essential items and collecting refugees at the Ukraine/Poland border to bring them to safety in the Czech Republic, Poland and Switzerland.

Freedom Boxes has been created by Stuart Watkins, who also owns a software company which has offices in Prague and...

Planning the Perfect Trip For Your Boyfriend’s Birthday

If your boyfriend’s birthday is coming up then you will want to make sure that you plan something special that you can do together. A trip away is a great idea as it will allow you to extend the celebrations, spend quality time together and create happy new memories. So, how can you plan the perfect trip away for your boyfriend’s birthday? Read on for a few tips that should help.

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Sports Betting in the UK - Here's Everything You Need to Know

Online gambling is regulated in several European nations, including the UK. Online poker, casino games, and sports betting are all included in this category. Sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission may be trusted by punters who want to place bets. These sites are just as safe for your money as a local bookie would be.

Regulation of internet gambling in the United Kingdom began...

Foot Anstey launches 'Experts in the Field' podcast series for farmers and landowners

The Farms, Estates and Rural Land team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has launched a podcast series called 'Experts in the Field' focused on tackling hot topics, such as succession planning and environmental, farming and landowner issues.

The 'Experts in the Field' series will feature experienced advisors from across the law firm, as well as an array of experts on specialist...

What can I buy instead of Easter Eggs?

There may be a number of reasons why you don’t want to buy Easter chocolate this year. It could be that a particular recipient is trying to lose weight, so the temptation might not be appreciated. Alternatively, there could be allergies or dietary choices that prevent people from indulging in standard chocolate. Rather than buying chocolate eggs at this time, you may instead want to consider...

Save money during times of high inflation with these 3 simple tips

Periods of high inflation are problematic for everyone, but they’re especially difficult for those who were already living week to week and struggling to get ahead. These days, you’re finding that although your income hasn’t changed, you seem to get less than ever for your money. Inflation is shaping up to be the main theme of the financial world in 2022, and it may be necessary for you to...

Foot Anstey's Private Equity team supports August Equity backed Integrity360's latest acquisition

Foot Anstey has advised Integrity360 , an August Equity portfolio company, on its acquisition of Caretower, as part of its pan-European expansion plan. The transaction involved the acquisition of Caretower's UK and Bulgarian businesses.

Emma Clayton, Associate, and Matt Stoate, Head of Corporate and Private Equity at Foot Anstey led the multi-disciplinary team from Foot Anstey that...

How to Begin to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Many people are looking to reduce their carbon footprint right now and this is fantastic to see. People are now realizing the importance of making positive individual changes in their life and there are all kinds of big and small changes that you can make that will reduce your impact and could improve your life in other ways too. So, what can you do to reduce your carbon footprint?

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