GRANDPARENTS LOOKING AFTER GRANDCHILDREN

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Grandparents, this is for you… https://www.aol.co.uk/news/martin-lewis-shares-little-known-171427808.html?guccounter=1 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LATEST RELEASE OIC DATA

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Bringing a large value case against builders can be very expensive. It is vital that you follow the Technology and Construction Court Guide… https://acso.org.uk/news/202210/acso-comments-latest-release-oic-data #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

UK NEEDS MIGRANT WORKERS WITH VISA OPTIONS AND FAIR DEALS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) has published a blog on the use of short-term work visas for migrant workers… https://www.labourexploitation.org/news/uk-needs-migrant-workers-means-it-also-needs-visa-options-which-offer-workers-fair-deal #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LANDLORD & TENANT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Landlords: make sure you obey the law… https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/two-coventry-landlords-punished-illegally-25203862 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHALLENGE TO GOVERMENT'S LATERAL FLOW TEST CONTRACTS REJECTED BY HIGH COURT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/07/challenge-to-governments-lateral-flow-test-contracts-rejected-by-high-court #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RED TAPE CUT FOR THOUSANDS OF GROWING BUSINESSES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The government has announced a change to the threshold used to determine whether a business is small enough that it should be exempt from certain reporting requirements and regulations. Historically, the government's starting assumption has been that businesses with fewer than 50 employees should be exempt from the more onerous reporting requirements and regulations, but this will now change to encompass businesses with fewer than 500 employees… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/red-tape-cut-for-thousands-of-growing-businesses #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

THE GUARDIAN VIEW ON DIGITAL DANGERS AFTER MOLLY RUSSELL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Do you agree with the Guardian? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/oct/04/the-guardian-view-on-digital-dangers-after-molly-russell-mps-must-act #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NEW PARENTAL BEREAVEMENT LEAVE AND PAY BILL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Have you heard of the new Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Bill for Northern Ireland? This bill entitles eligible working parents in Northern Ireland two weeks’ statutory paid leave following the death of a child under 18 or a stillbirth (after 24 weeks of pregnancy)... https://www.employersforchildcare.org/news-item/new-parental-bereavement-leave-and-pay-bill-for-northern-ireland-2/#:~:text=On%2021%20March%202022%2C%20the,after%2024%20weeks%20of%20pregnancy). #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHILDREN NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM TOXIC SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Do you agree? https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/oct/03/children-need-to-be-protected-from-toxic-social-media-platforms #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

A HAND UP FOR START UPS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced that it will widen the eligibility criteria of the Start Up Loans scheme to include businesses that have been trading for up to three years… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-hand-up-for-start-ups-33000-new-loans-for-small-businesses-as-900m-government-scheme-widened #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RIGHT TO RENT DOCUMENT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Landlords and tenants: the Home Office has issued how right to rent checks should be carried out and which documents are acceptable… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-rent-document-checks-a-user-guide #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GET HELP PAYING YOUR BILLS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Check out these grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills this winter… https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/get-help-paying-your-bills/grants-and-benefits-to-help-you-pay-your-energy-bills/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Employers: be very careful when assuming what is best for your employees… https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1745090/office-manager-denied-remote-working-because-boss-knew-what-was-best-for-her-wins-60k-at-tribunal #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYERS RIGHT TO WORK CHECKLIST

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Employers: the Home Office has issued right to work checklist… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist/employers-right-to-work-checklist-accessible-version #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MAN GETS LIFE SENTENCE FOR BRUTAL MURDER OF CANADIAN GIRFRIEND

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi We knew this young woman and we were very saddened to hear of her death… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/oct/10/man-gets-life-sentence-for-brutal-of-canadian-girlfriend #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Employers: when you decide to dismiss an employee, make sure a proper investigation has been undertaken into allegations made against that employee… https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1747185/university-lecturer-sacked-for-aggressive-text-messages-was-unfairly-dismissed#_ga=2.193039789.1887562586.1639994680-636011614.1639994062 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MULTI AGENCY SAFEGUARDING AND DOMESTIC ABUSE PAPER

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has published the “multi-agency safeguarding and domestic abuse paper” setting out key findings from reviews where domestic abuse featured… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multi-agency-safeguarding-and-domestic-abuse-paper #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi This interesting case is one of the Top Employment Law Cases 2021… https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1747158/postal-worker-fired-for-urinating-in-lay-by-was-unfairly-dismissed#_ga=2.193039789.1887562586.1639994680-636011614.1639994062 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) has published a report and launched a campaign around the systemic 'gatekeeping' by local authorities of housing support for domestic abuse survivors… https://www.pilc.org.uk/publications/abused-twice-the-gatekeeping-of-support-for-domestic-abuse-survivors-in-every-london-borough/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Be careful at work what you think is a prank could cause somebody else significant stress… https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1745189/nhs-worker-subjected-stressful-practical-joke-unfairly-dismissed-employment-tribunal#_ga=2.193039789.1887562586.1639994680-636011614.1639994062 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE OFFERING INNOVATIVE MEANS TO HELP DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The BBC reported that domestic abuse victims in West Yorkshire are being helped to rebuild their lives using an innovative forensic marker spray, provided by the police… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62821880 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Employers: you really need to check out if you have a robust social media policy! Employees: we would not encourage you to do this… https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1742946/worker-unfairly-dismissed-for-complaining-about-boss-on-facebook#_ga=2.215191063.1887562586.1639994680-636011614.1639994062 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou

CARE LEAVERS PRACTICAL GUIDE TO STARTING UNIVERSITY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Are you a care leaver who is thinking about applying to university or have already started this year? The Children's Commissioner for England and Wales has published a practical guide for care leavers attending university for the first time which has helpful tips and resources for you… https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2022/09/08/care-leavers-practical-guide-to-starting-university/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL DID NOT ARRANGE TRANSPORT FOR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has investigated the actions of Hampshire County Council after allegedly not facilitating adequate transport to enable a reception-age child with special educational needs ((SEN) to travel to school… https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/news/2022/aug/hampshire-council-did-not-arrange-transport-for-boy-with-special-needs-in-time #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MUSEUMS IN ENGLAND AND WALES TO GAIN POWER TO DISPOSE OBJECTS ON MORAL GROUNDS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/sep/25/museums-england-wales-powers-to-dispose-objects-moral-grounds #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHILD CRUELTY OFFENCES CONSULTATION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Have your say: the Sentencing Council is consulting on a revision to the child cruelty guidelines. The Council is proposing changes to the existing guidelines by introducing a new category of ‘very high culpability’ to cover the most serious cases of child cruelty including death, serious harm or neglect, reflecting the higher maxima. The consultation runs until 27th October 2022. For further information on how to take part in this consultation go to: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/publications/item/child-cruelty-offences-consultation/#:~:text=What%20is%20this%20consultation%20about,and%20cruelty%20to%20a%20child. #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

URGENT CALL FOR REVIEW INTO SENTENCING PREGNANT WOMEN DUE TO HEALTH RISKS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi We don’t do criminal law, but we thought this was interesting… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/24/urgent-call-for-review-into-sentencing-pregnant-women-due-to-health-risks #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

OFSTED REPORT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Ofsted has published a report regarding the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the children's social care sector… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-social-care-2022-recovering-from-the-covid-19-pandemic/childrens-social-care-2022-recovering-from-the-covid-19-pandemic #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

VICTIM'S COMMISSIONER ENGLAND AND WALES DAME VERA BAIRD TO LEAVE POST

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Do you have any thoughts on this? https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/sep/23/victims-commissioner-england-and-wales-dame-vera-baird-to-leave-post #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

PROTECTION FROM REDUNDANCY (PREGNANCY AND FAMILY LEAVE) BILL 2022-2023

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23 had its second reading in the House of Commons… https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3191 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

DISABLED WOMAN WINS LEGAL CHALLENGE AGAINST DWP OVER AUTOMATIC BENEFIT DEDUCTION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/23/disabled-woman-wins-legal-challenge-against-dwp-over-automatic-benefit-deduction #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ACAS PUBLISHES NEW ADVICE ON STAFF SUSPENSIONS AT WORK

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Employers, this is for you… https://www.acas.org.uk/acas-publishes-new-advice-on-staff-suspensions-at-work #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

DIGITAL IDENTITY CERTIFICATION FOR RIGHT TO WORK, RIGHT TO RENT AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you are an employer or a landlord, you can engage an Identity Service Provider (IDSP) to assist with carrying out the digital identity verification aspect of a right to work check for prospective employees with a valid British or Irish passport, and right to rent… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/digital-identity-certification-for-right-to-work-right-to-rent-and-criminal-record-checks/digital-identity-certification-for-right-to-work-right-to-rent-and-criminal-record-checks #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

PATERNITY LEAVE AND PAY RESEARCH

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Did you know that a survey by the CIPD of 2,000 senior decision makers reveals that since 2016 very little has changed in employer practice in relation to parental leave? The survey suggests that shared parental leave in its current form is not working… https://www.cipd.co.uk/about/media/press/310822-paternity-leave-and-pay-research #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EQUALITY WATCHDOG TAKES ACTION TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION IN USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi We found this article fascinating… https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/our-work/news/equality-watchdog-takes-action-address-discrimination-use-artificial-intelligence #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SAFE AND LEGAL MIGRATION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Did you know that there is a 20% reduction in both the general salary threshold for sponsoring a Skilled Worker (from £25,600 to £20,480) and in the going rate for the occupation? There is also a lower visa fee… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mac-commissioned-to-review-shortage-occupation-list/letter-from-the-minister-for-safe-and-legal-migration-to-professor-brian-bell-accessible #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHILDREN ARE BETTER PROTECTED ONLINE IN 2022 THN THEY WERE IN 2021

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi A little bit of protection for our children… https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2022/09/children-are-better-protected-online-in-2022-than-they-were-in-2021/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

WORKER PROTECTION (MENDMENT OF EQUALITY ACT 2010) BILL 2022-2023

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Employers, what do you think of the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-2023? https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9619/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CARER'S LEAVE BILL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi We think the Carer’s Leave Bill is fabulous… https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3199 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MANAGEMENT OF PRETERM LABOUR AND BIRTH OF TWINS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you are a mother of twins, or if you know someone who is or will be, you will find this article about ‘Management of Preterm Labour and Birth of Twins’ interesting… https://www.hsib.org.uk/investigations-and-reports/management-of-preterm-labour-and-birth/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

PARLIAMENT ADOPTS NEW RULES ON ADEQUATE MINIMUM WAGES FOR ALL WORKERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi We know we are not part of the EU anymore but we thought this is interesting… https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20220909IPR40138/parliament-adopts-new-rules-on-adequate-minimum-wages-for-all-workers-in-the-eu #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

BARRISTERS' STRIKE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/oct/10/barristers-in-england-and-wales-vote-to-end-strike-action #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LANDLORD CONVICTED ON THREE CHARGES OF FRAUD

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Tenants, watch out for fraudulent landlords! Waltham Forest Council has reported that a private landlord, Wasib Iqbal, has been convicted of three charges of fraud, for supplying false information to support an application for property licensing. Iqbal failed to obtain planning permission for the conversion of a property into self-contained flats, and then lied about the date of the conversion in an attempt to escape enforcement for the planning breach. Iqbal then involved others in the fraud by producing witness statements from neighbours supporting their false contention that the property was converted much earlier than was actually the case… https://newsroom.walthamforest.gov.uk/press-releases/9df4a521-f5bb-4fe0-a066-4e54bba74c9a/landlord-convicted-on-three-charges-of-fraudjavascript #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYERS CANNOT REIMBURSE MORE THAN APPROVED AMOUNT FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The government has corrected previous statements on the amount that employers can reimburse in relation to business mileage for the use of the employee’s own car free of income tax and national insurance contributions… https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2022/Sept-2022/Employers-cannot-reimburse-more-than-approved-amount-for-business-travel #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SCALE UP VISA PROPEL HIGH GROWTH BUSINESSES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Find out how the UK’s top high-growth businesses will have greater flexibility and power to entice the world’s top talent through a new Scale-up visa which will employ high-skilled individuals who will receive two years’ leave to remain in the UK without requiring further sponsorship or permission beyond the first six months… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scale-up-visa-will-propel-high-growth-businesses #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GUIDANCE FOR SPONSORS OF SEASONAL WORKERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Are you looking for seasonal workers? This document provides information for approved scheme operators in the horticultural and poultry production sectors on how to sponsor a worker on the Seasonal Worker immigration route… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-seasonal-worker/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-seasonal-worker-accessible-version #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ADVISORY FUEL RATES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you owe a company car, here are the new advisory rates for fuel… https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advisory-fuel-rates #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ADMISSIBILITY OF FOREIGN CONVICTIONS IN CHILDREN PROCEEDINGS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi In a recent case the Court of Appeal has ruled that foreign judicial findings or convictions that are relevant to a person's suitability to care for children may be used as evidence in family proceedings. The legal dispute centred around a man who was convicted by a Spanish court in 2011 of sexually abusing a child. The conviction led to a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence. Upon his release the man returned to the UK, where he was made the subject of an indefinite notification order pursuant to section 96A of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. For further information on the case go to: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2022/1118.html #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ROGUE LANDLORD CONVICTED OF EIGHT OFFENCES AND BANNED FROM LETTING PROPERTIES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you live in Bristol, and Naomi Knapp is letting a property to you, please note that she has been banned from letting properties in England for 4 years after repeatedly failing to meet required standards… https://news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releases/e9b387c9-0794-43c0-8fb1-3c2ac15694d1/rogue-landlord-convicted-of-eight-offences-and-banned-from-letting-properties #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER: STRIP SEARCH OF CHILDREN BY THE METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Children’s Commissioner for England has requested information on all strip searches of children by police… https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2022/08/08/strip-search-of-children-by-the-metropolitan-police-service-new-analysis-by-the-childrens-commissioner-for-england/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LEASEHOLD - NINE COMPANIES TO REMOVE RENT DOUBLING CLAUSES FROM LEASES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Good news! Nine companies which had purchased freeholds from Taylor Wimpey have committed to remove clauses which meant the price of leaseholders’ ground rents would double every ten years. The freeholders have also agreed to remove terms which were converted from doubling terms into RPI-based ground rent clauses, and to repay homeowners previously affected by the doubling ground rent clauses. The ground rent will therefore not increase over time… https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/leasehold?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fbffa9e8-3dd9-4c6f-967b-71eed144c268&utm_content=immediately #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

BUSINESS RATES: CHANGE IS COMING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you are climbing business rates you need to read this… https://www.rics.org/uk/news-insight/latest-news/news-opinion/business-rates-change-is-coming/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ONLINE SAFETY BILL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The UK’s embattled Online Safety Bill, which was delayed by the departure of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson before the Parliament’s summer break, will go ahead, new Prime Minister Liz Truss has said… https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/truss-says-her-government-with-proceed-with-online-safety-bill-but-with-tweaks/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NUISANCE CLAIM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you are thinking of bringing a Nuisance claim you need to consider carefully where your property is located. In a recent case the claimant brought a claim based on private nuisance through emissions of noise and odour from neighbouring business premises. The court held, among other things, that the claimant had failed to establish the nuisance alleged against the defendant. The character of the neighbourhood was inconsistent with the calm and meditative location which the claimant suggested and her property was located in what for many years was a busy tourist spot! For further information on the case go to: https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWHC/TCC/2022/2210.html&query=(.2022.)+AND+(EWHC)+AND+(2210)+AND+((TCC)) #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GUIDANCE FOR WORKER AND TEMPORARY WORKER SPONSORS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Home Office has updated its coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors in relation to the concession permitting individuals to start work while waiting for a decision. The guidance states that where an individual is applying for a Health and Care visa, the concession will only apply if their Certificate of Sponsorship was assigned before 4 October 2022… https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-worker-and-temporary-worker-sponsors #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LANDLORDS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GAS SAFETY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Landlords: have you obtained a gas safety certificate? If not, this could be fateful! In a recent County Court case the judge decided that a landlord’s failure to obtain a gas safety certificate at the commencement of a tenancy will bar them from serving a section 21 notice for the duration of that tenancy (Byrne v Harwood-Delgado). Check your responsibilities for gas safety… https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/landlords/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice