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In the vast and complex library of UK criminal law, few offences are as absolute, as immediate, and as life-altering as Driving with Excess Alcohol (contrary to Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 1988). For the majority of criminal charges—from theft to assault—magistrates have a wide range of sentencing options, from absolu
The 12-Month Mandatory Ban: Why Specialist drink driving solicitors Are Your Only Defence Against Disqualification in 2026
In the vast and complex library of UK criminal law, few offences are as absolute, as immediate, and as life-altering as Driving with Excess Alcohol (contrary to Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 1988). For the majority of criminal charges—from theft to assault—magistrates have a wide range of sentencing options, from absolu
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For the last five years, the Global Talent visa was the crown jewel of UK immigration. It offered freedom from sponsorship, no salary thresholds, and a fast-track to settlement in just three years. It was the route for the "brightest and best"—tech founders, award-winning artists, and leading scientists. But in 2026, the exclusi