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MoJ:  Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) forms will be overhauled to make them simpler to complete and cheaper to register, the Public Guardian Martin John has claimed.  The overhaul follows a public consultation on key aspects of the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. 

Changes will see the forms incorporate previously separate guidance, more use of plain language and the cost of registration reduced to £120 (from £150).  LPAs enable people who are concerned for their mental capacity, or those who want to plan for such a time, to choose a person to look after their personal & financial affairs. 
Press release ~ Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) ~ Mental Capacity Act 2005 ~ Office of the Public Guardian ~ Reviewing the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Forms, Supervision and Fees ~ Solicitors For the Elderly 

BERR:  The Government has put modelling & entertainment agencies in London under the spotlight, following an investigation by the Government's Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate.  Of the 9 offending agencies, inspectors found 37 separate infringements of the law.  Many of these offences were relatively minor, but the worst practices identified included: 
* charging illegal fees

* sub-standard accounting practices

The Government will shortly publish a consultation, which will seek views on any further steps that might be needed to protect models and entertainers. 

Press release ~ Employment Agency Standards inspectorate ~ Employment Agency Standards ~ Directgov - Entertainment and modelling work