Renewable generation capacity at record high in 2014
Renewable energy generation capacity reached record levels in 2014 allowing the world’s economy to grow without increasing carbon emissions for the very first time in history. By the end of…
Philippa nurtures expansion at Lancaster nursery
A popular pre-school centre based at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus is set to expand with a move to a new-build facility. The six-figure investment will allow the centre…
Lancashire Fracking: Planning application rejected
Lancashire County Council has rejected a planning application by shale gas explorer Cuadrilla to frack in the county. Hundreds of anti-fracking campaigners outside the county hall in Preston, where the…
Naomi helps shape Cumbria tourism agenda
Harrison Drury director Naomi Fell was among those invited to share their views at the Cumbria Leisure and Tourism Roundtable, an annual summit of the region’s tourism leaders. The event,…
Licensing lawyers help concert firm clinch date with Tom Jones
Licensing experts at Harrison Drury have helped a renowned concert promotion company to expand one of its flagship summer music events. The firm represented Cuffe and Taylor in its bid…
How long after a divorce can I apply for a financial settlement?
Currently there is no time limit for former couples to apply for financial settlements after divorce, meaning that many individuals are at risk of their former spouse lodging a financial…
Will 2016 see the UK withdrawing its subsidies for onshore wind power projects?
The UK’s new government has announced that as of April 2016 it will no longer provide Renewables Obligation subsidies for new onshore wind energy projects. Last week the Department of…
Lancashire Fracking Latest: Little Plumpton decision deferred until Monday; Roseacre Wood’s decision is refused
The decision as to whether fracking (hydraulic fracturing, a technique in which water and chemicals are pumped into shale rock at high pressure to extract shale gas) at Cuadrilla’s proposed…
Harrison Drury helps Oz firm Certags expand into UK
An Australian manufacturing business has established a new European office in Manchester, with help from experts in Harrison Drury's corporate team. Certags, which produces custom inspection tags and labels for…
Are pre-nuptial agreements only for celebrities?
Pre-nuptial agreements are often used as a way of ensuring that a person’s properties or savings, which were acquired before a new marriage, are preserved should the marriage go wrong.…
