UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND EARNINGS GUIDANCE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Guidance to Universal Credit and Earnings”. Did you know that the amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit? https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-and-earnings #freelegaladvice

DWP PAYMENT RATE CHANGES FROM APRIL 2025

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Full list of DWP payment rate changes from 2025 - from PIP to state pensions”. Find out if you can receive hundreds of pounds worth of extra support from this month of April… https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1979708/dwp-payment-rate-changes-2025-full-list #freelegaladvice

NATIONAL LIVING WAGE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025” - Taking place today… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-living-wage-to-increase-to-1221-in-april-2025 #freelegaladvice

CHANGES TO SICK PAY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Changes to sick pay will help people stay in work and grow economy”. Starting this month… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-sick-pay-will-help-people-stay-in-work-and-grow-economy#:~:text=The%20changes%20will%20mean%20up,from%20April%20%E2%80%93%20whichever%20is%20lowest. #freelegaladvice

TWO MILLION DRIVERS FACE ROAD BAN

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Two million drivers face road ban due to DVLA rule but can pay £14 to escape”. Check to see if you are one of the 2 million drivers whose licence is due to expire this year… https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/two-million-drivers-face-road-31141128 #freelegaladvice

WOMEN'S AID RESPOND TO NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE REPORT ON GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO TACKLE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Women’s Aid respond to National Audit Office report on Government efforts to tackle violence against women and girls”. Disappointing news… https://www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-respond-to-national-audit-office-report-on-government-efforts-to-tackle-violence-against-women-and-girls/ #freelegaladvice

HIGHWAY CODE RULE THAT COULD FINE DRIVERS EVEN WHEN NOT DRIVING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Highway Code rule could see people fined hundreds of pounds even when not driving”. Did you know if a passenger in your car is using a mobile phone you could be fined up to £1000? https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/highway-code-rule-could-see-31175970 #freelegaladvice