https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/legaladvice/Recent content in legaladvice on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 25 May 2026 19:24:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-households-urged-to-secure-92-lasting-power-of-attorney-more-important-than-a-will/Mon, 25 May 2026 19:24:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-households-urged-to-secure-92-lasting-power-of-attorney-more-important-than-a-will/A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is equally essential as a will, yet it remains drastically underutilized among UK households, financial advisers have warned. The absence of an LPA can lead to severe consequences, especially when individuals lose the mental capacity to manage their affairs. Joe Farmer, co-founder of The Retirement Studio, emphasized the importance of LPAs: “LPAs should be considered as vital as drafting a will. Unfortunately, many families only recognize their importance when it is too late.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/cops-to-police-without-fear-or-favour-at-birmingham-pride-after-emergency-services-pull-out/Fri, 22 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/cops-to-police-without-fear-or-favour-at-birmingham-pride-after-emergency-services-pull-out/West Midlands Police have affirmed their commitment to “police without fear or favour” at this year’s Birmingham Pride event, despite the withdrawal of emergency services from the annual parade and festival. Earlier this week, West Midlands Ambulance Service announced it would be pulling out of the Birmingham Pride parade, along with police and fire services, following legal advice. This decision comes amid concerns about the participation of uniformed staff in the event.