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First Forensic launch Forensic Science awareness course

03/09/2010
First Forensic Ltd have launched a series of Forensic Science awareness courses aimed at solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals involved in criminal or civi...view full story
New rules on experts confuse Canadian solicitors

28/07/2010
New rules governing the use of expert witnesses in the Canadian civil justice system have increased costs and caused confusion, according to lawyers who retain them.
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Radar reveals extent of lost Egyptian city

24/06/2010
An Austrian archaeological team has used radar imaging to determine the extent of the ruins of a 3,500-year-old Egyptian city.
The City was the capital of Egypt's ...view full story
Government scraps Home Information Packs, to boost sales

21/05/2010
The new coalition government has scrapped rules that require homeowners to give buyers more information about the property they are selling at their own expense, a measur...view full story
Chester Hotel wins Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors award

18/05/2010
The redevelopment of a Chester hotel has scooped a top award at the RICS North West Awards dinner held in Manchester.
The Doubletree by Hilton, Chester hotel picke...view full story
iPhone app turns your phone into a double-ended language translator

17/05/2010
Converse is the name of a new application which is claimed to turn your iPhone into a double ended language translator, a multilingual, face-to-face instant messaging con...view full story
Computer crime expert sees need for informatics in courtroom

30/04/2010
Trial lawyers should broaden their expertise in electronic data collection if they hope to present best evidence, an expert in electronic discovery has stated.
Edw...view full story
RICS expect a rise in London office rentals

26/04/2010
According to latest RICS UK Commercial Property Survey, there are signs of an upturn in some sectors of London's commercial property market.
This is the first time...view full story
How ash particles can damage aircraft

22/04/2010
While it may be of little comfort to the thousands of frustrated airline passengers whose planes have been grounded because of the volcanic ash swirling over much o...view full story
Belfast buildings in line for RICS awards

11/03/2010
Four Belfast building projects have been shortlisted in the RICS Northern Ireland Awards.
They are the redevelopment of a South Belfast site to create the Chinese ...view full story
UK housing recovery stronger than most of Europe'

05/03/2010
The UK property market is ahead of many other European nations in its recovery from the recession, according to a RICS report. Its European Housing Review revealed that B...view full story
Expert witnesses to be recalled in Dublin building defect case

04/03/2010
High Court judge Mr Justice Paul Gilligan, has refused to halt a long-running action to establish the cause of defects in hundreds of homes in north Dublin.
The de...view full story
£200,000 Expert witness fee

01/03/2010
The Sunday Times for 28 February 2010 has published a news story of a headmistress appearing as an expert witness for a school which has been sued by an ex-pupil who was ...view full story
New HSE Guide to Asbestos Surveying

19/02/2010
The New HSE Guide Asbestos The Survey Guide (HSG264) gives some clear and simple guidance on checking the competence of the asbestos surveyor.
It has to be said th...view full story
Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook by Robert Ratay

11/02/2010
The Most Complete and up-to-date resource on Forensic Structural Engineering. Thoroughly revised and featuring contributions from leading experts, this definitive handboo...view full story
RICS survey reveals property rises

11/02/2010
Figures from the latest housing market study from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have revealed that house prices are to rise.
According to resea...view full story
Surveyors want construction chief appointed

08/02/2010
The Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) wants the Government to appoint a chief adviser to head a new Construction Industry Consultative Council, which would be aimed at...view full story
What The Apple iPad promises for your future.

29/01/2010
Communications and computer, industry experts have applauded the launch of Apples ipad.
The innovative new tablet device is like all other Apple products beautiful...view full story
Accountancy firm Deloitte acquires surveyors Drivers Jonas

26/01/2010
Accountancy firm Deloitte has expanded into the property agency market by acquiring Drivers Jonas, one of Britain's oldest partnerships of surveyors.
Established i...view full story
Yorkshire solicitor issues alert over proposed legal fees reform

22/01/2010
York based civil solicitor Sally-Ann Robinson, has warned national changes in the law could mean a more American-style legal system in England and lawyers being awarded s...view full story
Stamp duty reversion has little effect

13/01/2010
The ending of the reduced rate of stamp duty has had little effect on the Northern Ireland housing market according to the latest RICS figures. The Royal Institution of C...view full story
Insolvency amongst solicitors set to rise

06/01/2010
Richard Glithero, head of insolvency at Manchester Solicitors Pannone, warned that the number of law firms falling into insolvency is set to reach record levels during 20...view full story
Home reports beneficial to Scottish property market

04/01/2010
Home reports have been been "beneficial" to Scottish property buyers and sellers, say surveyors.
The reports which combine a building survey, an energy r...view full story
New board to oversee legal services sector

04/01/2010
The Legal Services Board became fully active on the 1st January 2010. Its mandate is to ensure the interests of consumers are placed at the heart of the legal system. It ...view full story
Searchline

23/12/2009
If you require our Searchline facilities over the Christmas holidays please e-mail: info@expertwitness.co.uk<...view full story
Lovells approve Hogan & Hartson merger

22/12/2009
British solicitors Lovells is to merge with American Hogan& Hartson to create one of the world's largest law firms. The partnerships of the two firms voted to approve...view full story
Experts defend climate data after e-mail leaks

14/12/2009
More than 1,700 British scientists have signed a petition insisting that global warming is man-made, after leaked e-mails sparked a row over the science behind climate ch...view full story
Textile expert to chair BSI Committee

01/12/2009
Ian Strudwick, technical manager at Manchester based textile testing laboratory, Shirley Technologies, has been appointed chairman of an industry supervisory committee.view full story
RICS introduces entry level membership for agents

30/11/2009
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is launching a new route for estate agents and letting agents to have chartered status by launching qualifications in residen...view full story
Stamp duty rise would slow down market recovery

25/11/2009
Property experts at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have expressed concern about the finish of the stamp duty holiday at the end of this year and the ...view full story
U.K. house prices advance to near three year high

11/11/2009
U.K. house prices rose to the highest level in almost three years in October, as a shortage of homes for sale intensified.
The number of real-estate agents saying ...view full story
Help UK Charities by making a will in November

03/11/2009
As part of Will Aid month, solicitors nationwide are offering to draw up basic wills in exchange for charitable donations.
In November, solicitors are offering the...view full story
Art and antiques prices rise

12/10/2009
The price of art and antiques is being driven up by investors looking for alternative investments, research for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors showed.
...view full story
RICS launch its 2010 Pro-Yorkshire Awards

09/10/2009
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched its 2010 Pro-Yorkshire Awards, which aim to celebrate and showcase the achievements of all property profe...view full story
Shariah Law Expert joins North West solicitors

09/10/2009
Manchester-based George Davies Solicitors have appointed solicitor Tasnim Khalid. Tasnim has studied both Shariah law and the British legal system, and is able to offer a...view full story
Ministry of Justice CPR important changes for Expert Witnesses

24/09/2009
The 50th update to the Civil Procedure Rules introduces changes in a large number of areas. The changes come into force on 1 October 2009.
Part 35 relevant to cour...view full story
Consultation paper on fees paid to experts from the legal aid fund

24/09/2009
The Ministry of Justice has published a Consultation Paper that includes proposals to impose a cap on the fees that can be paid from the legal aid fund to expert witnesse...view full story
Wildlife expert and son die in canoeing accident

25/08/2009
A renowned wildlife expert and his son have been named as the victims of an accident in which their canoe capsized on a Scottish loch. Michael Madders and his seven year-...view full story
Surveyors to evaluate work on flood defences

12/08/2009
Surveyors will be in Morpeth this week to inspect work on new flood defences. The Environment Agency has enlisted contractors Halcrow to investigate various parts of the ...view full story
RICS say that house prices will increase in 2009

07/08/2009
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said that the average price of a home will be “slightly higher” in the fourth quarter of this year compared to th...view full story
CSI type graphics in the courtroom

05/08/2009
Many jurors have higher expectations in the quantity and quality of exhibits presented at trial due to popular television crime scene dramas such as CSI.
This lea...view full story
Recession leads to rise in injury claims

05/08/2009
The number of personal injury claims that have risen during one of the worst economic periods of modern times is no coincidence. Workplace injuries are rising with a numb...view full story
Personal injury claims push up car insurance cost

03/08/2009
Car insurance is rising at its fastest rate for nearly a decade, thanks to personal injury claims as well as uninsured drivers. Fraudulent claims are also putting pressur...view full story
Pocket-sized thermal imaging camera launched

22/07/2009
LumaSense Technologies, a leading provider of infrared thermography and non-contact temperature and gas sensing solutions, have announced the release of its new Mikron Mi...view full story
What Is A Forensic Science Technician?

14/07/2009
Today’s criminals all have one very formidable opponent, and that is the forensic science technician. Simply put, forensic science technicians, or criminalists, are...view full story
London housing market improves

14/07/2009
The U.K. housing market improved in June as more London estate agents and surveyors saw home values increases for the first time in 20 months.
The two-year long re...view full story
Arts and antiques provide safe bet for investors

10/07/2009
Arts and antiques continue to provide a safe haven for investors, with prices continuing to rise in most segments of the market. However, the drop in the number of survey...view full story
RICS colour code scheme to replace HIPs

03/07/2009
A new housing survey has been launched which aims to make it easier for potential buyers to understand the condition of properties they want to purchase. It will replace ...view full story
Universal translator moves closer

02/07/2009
The merger of two American companies will enable smartphones such as BlackBerries, iPhones or Windows Mobile devices to become voice and text translators.
American...view full story
Technical document translation

29/06/2009
Important factors to consider before buying technical document translation.
Translation can be a complicated task, especially when dealing with technical document ...view full story
British property market 'stabilising'

29/06/2009
UK homebuyers are clinching smaller discounts on property prices as the housing market stabilises, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said.
Around...view full story
BBC Art expert pays £50k for £750k painting

29/06/2009
Antiques Roadshow expert Philip Mould has snapped up a £750,000 Thomas Gainsborough painting for just £50,000 after an auction house failed to identify it.view full story
Mortgage approvals highest for 13 months

25/06/2009
Mortgage approvals by the main high-street banks rose by an annual rate of almost 16 per cent last month, touching a 13-month high, according to the British Bankers' Asso...view full story
Metropolitan Police translator bill to rise to £20m

16/06/2009
Police in London are being hit with a soaring bill for translators to deal with foreign criminals, victims and witnesses. A Metropolitan Police chief has admitted that th...view full story
Road traffic psychology to influence drivers behavior

15/06/2009
Psychological traffic calming techniques are set to be introduced in Sheffield Yorkshire, in preference of traditional and often controversial schemes such as road humps....view full story
Mortgage approval rates rise again in April

03/06/2009
Mortgage approvals have now risen for three months in a row and are at their highest since April 2008. But they are still almost 60 per cent lower than their average betw...view full story
Baked-bean protest over plans for ‘Tesco Law’

13/05/2009
Lawyers handed out free cans of beans from shopping trolleys outside the High Court, yesterday warning that Government plans for the “Big Bang” in legal servi...view full story
Judges to test expert witnesses?

28/04/2009
The Law Commission wants tighter checks on expert views in court.
They are asking that medical and other expert evidence be subject to a statutory test of its tru...view full story
What it takes to be an Expert Witness

27/04/2009
An expert witness is an individual who is an expert in a particular field and they can offer valuable information in a criminal trial. They dont have to witness the crime...view full story
Identifying the right expert witness

02/04/2009
Identifying the right expert witness and drilling them as to what will be expected are crucial precursors to having them take the stand and satisfy a judge, argues Gerard...view full story
Mexican experts detect Frida Kahlo fakes

02/04/2009
Mexican art experts say that five paintings purportedly done by artist Frida Kahlo are apparently fakes. The paintings recently appeared in a private collection in wester...view full story
European Masters in Translation network

30/03/2009
The creation of the European Masters in Translation network was the central theme of an international conference organised by the European Commission in Brussels on 16-17...view full story
How to pick an expert witness

27/03/2009
Expert witnesses can make or break a case, so it’s vital to pick exactly the right (independent, knowledgeable and impressive) person for the job
With the co...view full story
Scientists capture 3-D image of oldest fossil brain

04/03/2009
Scientists have revealed the 300 million year old brain of an extinct relative of today's sharks, the first time that soft tissue from such an ancient fossil has ever bee...view full story
Shelter calls for more new homes in Scotland

24/02/2009
Charity Shelter said thousands of new homes could be built, and has urged the Government to build its way out of recession by funding affordable housing projects.
...view full story
Irish surveyors warn of job losses

06/02/2009
Sean McCormack the President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors says the construction and property sectors face further unemployment unless the Government provides str...view full story
Investers may look to Art and Jewellery

21/01/2009
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) has published its Art and Antiques Survey which may not make happy reading for those planning to cash in on their...view full story
Affordable homes still out of reach for first-time buyers

06/01/2009
First-time buyers are still being priced out of the Edinburgh housing market, despite the recent decline in property prices. Recent research by the Bank of Scotland has f...view full story
Househunters rise for first time in two years

10/12/2008
Househunters rose for the first time in two years in November, as interest rate cuts tempted potential buyers back to the market, but the interest has not yet turned into...view full story
Is change due for buy-to-let tenants

08/12/2008
The government is to consider forcing mortgage lenders to give more notice to tenants who could be evicted when their buy-to-let landlord faces repossession.
Curre...view full story
St John’s looks to revamp website

04/12/2008
St John’s Buildings, the largest barrister’s chambers in the North of England, has appointed Mando Group following on from a three-way pitch.
The Liver...view full story
Solicitors question debut of single seller surveys

02/12/2008
On the first day of compulsory "single seller surveys" property experts are urging the Government to carry out an early review of the controversial system, amid...view full story
Antiques show in £1million Angel discovery

17/11/2008
Antiques Roadshow experts have broken the £1 million barrier for valuations.
The modern antique, a scale model of Anthony Gormley’s artwork for The Ang...view full story
Surveyors give Queen Elizabeth 2 all clear to continue final voyage.

12/11/2008
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) surveyors from the Southampton have today completed a full inspection of the Queen Elizabeth 2 liner after its grounding in the Solen...view full story
Surveyors see hope in bottom end of market

11/11/2008
Levels of home buying are still falling, but estate agents are seeing some early positive signs of recovery in the property market. The Royal Institution of Chartered Sur...view full story
Chartered Surveyors Fletcher Morgan back to winning ways

03/11/2008
Chartered surveying practice Fletcher Morgan has been named Wales’ leading commercial property agent – for a record third time in four years.
After sco...view full story
Witness services manager wins award for caring.

22/10/2008
A West Yorkshire Magistrates Court worker who has helped expert witnesses with her care and attention has been recognised as the best in West Yorkshire.
The 42-yea...view full story
Experts warn on empty flats

16/10/2008
Gordon Brown's claim that there was a shortage of housing in the UK was undermined yesterday by a raft of experts who pointed to a flood of empty flats in most major city...view full story
Surveyors builders and architects raise more than £1,600 for charity

16/10/2008
More than 300 developers, builders, engineers, surveyors and architects attended an awards dinner to raise more than £1,600 for charity.
The event was organi...view full story
Recession spreads to the art world

08/10/2008
The record £111.5 million paid at auction last month for works by Leeds artist Damien Hirst marks the top of the art market in the UK, according to a survey by valu...view full story
Drastic cuts for house sellers

01/10/2008
Property sellers are being forced to accepting large cuts in the asking price of their properties in order to complete sales as -economic conditions continue to worsen, a...view full story
Charity begins for Ghana homes

26/08/2008
Software industry leaders from Northern Ireland are swapping their laptops for hard hats to take part in a building project in Ghana.
Members of Momentum, the Nort...view full story
Stamp Duty dithering halts house sales

26/08/2008
Thousands of house sales have collapsed because of the governments dithering over stamp duty, property experts said last night. A fifth of potential buyers have opted to ...view full story
Surveyors appoint specialist to team

20/08/2008
Newport based chartered surveyors Hutchings & Thomas has strengthened its professional team with the appointment of a specialist surveyor. Andrew Beale, who joins the...view full story
Expert Witness Cross Examination Questions

15/08/2008
Expert Witnesses need to be effective when questioned by opposing counsel during cross-examination. Anticipating the areas of likely inquiry and preparing accordingly wil...view full story
The internet provides a new way of help for old homes

14/08/2008
Old homes have great character, but they throw up no end of problems. Can a new online service help?
Most of us have a few cracks or the odd damp patch; Helen and ...view full story
Surveyors slam stamp duty confusion

14/08/2008
Government confusion over the future of stamp duty risks damaging signs of returning confidence to the housing market, chartered surveyors have warned.
The Royal I...view full story
Leeds surveyor named as chairman of RICS

11/08/2008
Yorkshire based building surveyor Colin Harrop has been appointed chairman of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) regional board for Yorkshire and the Hum...view full story
Treasury quells stamp duty speculation as house prices fall

11/08/2008
The Treasury has moved to dampen speculation over the future of stamp duty after estate agents and surveyors warned of a potential collapse in the property market prompte...view full story
Experts Urge Stamp Duty Reform

07/08/2008
Property experts have called for the Government to overhaul the much-despised tax of stamp duty.
Under the law as it stands, people buying property have to pay sta...view full story
No Sale No Fee, HIP boost

06/08/2008
Promise Homepacks has seen a 35% increase in new enquiries since the launch of its‘No Sale No Fee’ HIP option. The launch of this product has coincided with t...view full story
Homes being sold without HIPs

05/08/2008
Some buyers failing to receive report until weeks after purchase
Estate agents in England and Wales are failing to sell properties with a home information pack inc...view full story
Altior acquired by Kaplan Professional

31/07/2008
Legal training consultancy A|tior has been acquired by a leading professional training provider.
Founded in 1979, Altior is a market leader in management, advocacy...view full story
Farmland prices soaring at fastest rate on record

29/07/2008
The price of UK farmland rose at its fastest pace on record in the first half of this year as commodity prices continued to reach new highs, according to a Royal Institut...view full story
Building fire expert teams up with Edinburgh University

28/07/2008
A computer expert has teamed up with scientists at Edinburgh University to discover what can be learned from the 9/11 terror attacks to safeguard buildings devastated by ...view full story
Experts assess landslide damage

14/07/2008
Work to assess the damage caused by a landslide on a major route through southern Scotland is under way. The A7 was closed south of Langholm on Thursday as heavy rain cau...view full story
Engine failures on new ships hits 'shocking' high

14/07/2008
Casualty statistics indicate that at over 40%, machinery damage is the largest category of incidents, although it only represents 19% of the cost of claims.
A shoc...view full story
Are the wealthy splashing out on art and antiques to beat the credit crunch

08/07/2008
The super wealthy continue to splash out on arts and antiques despite the deepening economic gloom.
The art market as a whole was flat in the three months to...view full story
It won't get much worse

07/07/2008
A west country estate agent has lifted the lid on the state of the town's housing market - and the picture's not all gloomy.
Iain Cowan, a former chairman of the N...view full story
Stamp duty not "fit for purpose": Rics

04/07/2008
Residential stamp duty is "no longer fit for purpose", the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) warned this morning (1 July). The institution claimed the cur...view full story
Housing slump finally easing, say surveyors

17/06/2008
A new study by chartered surveyors across the region is reporting signs that the fall in house prices is slowing down.
Chartered surveyors in Devon and Cornwall sa...view full story
RICS simplifies surveyor appointment process

10/06/2008
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is looking to simplify and improve the process of appointing a surveyor with the introduction of its new suite of appointm...view full story
Prizes for top Welsh sites

09/06/2008
A church restoration project and a new bus interchange are among the five winners of the RICS (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Wales awards 2008.
The...view full story
Home Information Packs are adding to the housing crisis

05/06/2008
Home Information Packs are adding to the housing crisis by imposing extra costs on buyers, the Conservatives have warned. The dossiers, which all vendors must now compil...view full story
Don't let fears of the credit crunch put you off buy-to-let

05/06/2008
People who have only recently bought a buy-to-let property or have been thinking of becoming a buy-to-let landlord may be having second thoughts about whether this is lik...view full story
Aberdeen University adds planning courses

05/06/2008
The University of Aberdeen has launched two further postgraduate programmes in planning and surveying in response to increasing demand for skilled planning professionals....view full story
Buy to let reaping benefits of market downturn

29/05/2008
Buy to let is reaping the benefits from the latest slump in property sales, according to a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The sur...view full story
Top praise for Chester building restoration firm

29/05/2008
A Chester bases company has been praised for its work in restoring a landmark city building.
Hodkinson Mallinson Ltd, chartered building surveyors of Hoole, have j...view full story
DREI Holds Talks with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

12/05/2008
Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), Managing Director Salem Alshafiei, recently met with David Tuffin, President of the UK-based Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ...view full story
DREI Holds Talks with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

12/05/2008
Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), Managing Director Salem Alshafiei, recently met with David Tuffin, President of the UK-based Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ...view full story
Owners try again to reopen quarry

06/05/2008
Efforts to re-open a Victorian quarry in Thornton have been renewed after planning permission was refused over concerns about noise and a high number of lorry movements a...view full story
Building up the case for brickwork

01/05/2008
The off-site lobby has had a field day lately, portraying brick as expensive and brickwork as a dying art. It's wrong on both counts as a report by the Royal Institute of...view full story
Surveyors firm acquired

18/04/2008
Eddisons, one of the North's leading firms of chartered surveyors, which was founded in Bradford in 1844, has been acquired in a management buy-out by two of its senior d...view full story
Girl's piece of old Rome delights the experts

15/04/2008
A young archaeologist from Bolton has made a discovery which has excited experts.
Sarah Duffy, aged 22, who grew up in Bolton Lancashire, discovered a Roman altar ...view full story
Eco-town experts named today

09/04/2008
A panel of a dozen experts who will oversee the creation of Britain’s new 'eco-towns' will be announced today. Up to 100,000 homes will be built to environmentally ...view full story
Experts plan World Heritage bid

03/04/2008
A meeting is to be held in County Durham as the race to become a World Heritage Site heats up.
The twin Anglo-Saxon monasteries of Wearmouth-Jarrow, classed as one...view full story
Buyers will need to feel right at home with new reports

01/04/2008
Scotlands home owners have seen house prices increase steadily over the past few months, bucking the UK trend and outperforming London's property market.
Prices ha...view full story
Survey reveals 47% of solicitors’ instructions for HIPs come directly from sellers

19/03/2008
Key findings of SearchFlow and Law Society survey shows solicitors are taking the initiative in HIP market. SearchFlow (www.searchfl...view full story
Safety fears may halt green stadium

19/03/2008
Plans to install a 360 foot wind turbine at Eastlands stadium Manchester, home to Manchester City and the site of the 2008 UEFA Cup final, may be halted due to safety fea...view full story
Expert rejects end of European property boom

18/03/2008
Last week, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) published a review of the European property market and claimed that it was unlikely that house prices would...view full story
Scots house prices buck national trend, say surveyors

17/03/2008
Scottish house prices are bucking the national trend as surveyors in England and Wales report falling housing prices by the worst margin since the market crashed in 1990,...view full story
Mortgage approvals hit nine-year low

12/03/2008
Gloom about the housing market deepened today as monthly mortgage approvals hit a nine-year low.
The Council of Mortgage Lenders said approvals for new loans to bu...view full story
800 year old cellar 'found' under Berlin car park

31/01/2008
A team of experts has unearthed an 800-year-old cellar under a central Berlin car park which they say dates the city back to the 12th century, earlier than previously tho...view full story

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Lovells approve Hogan & Hartson merger

Experts defend climate data after e-mail leaks

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U.K. house prices advance to near three year high

Help UK Charities by making a will in November

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Universal translator moves closer

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Road traffic psychology to influence drivers behavior

Mortgage approval rates rise again in April

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European Masters in Translation network

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Scientists capture 3-D image of oldest fossil brain

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Irish surveyors warn of job losses

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Affordable homes still out of reach for first-time buyers

Househunters rise for first time in two years

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Surveyors see hope in bottom end of market

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