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Liability Risk and Insurance

Small claims fee reduced

The much-criticised £80 fee, introduced with other civil justice reforms last year, has been abolished for claims under £1,000 in value, but the fee payable on claims has been raised by £5. This brings the cost of an action for £200 down from £100 to £25.

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