MOTORISTS WARNED OF DANGERS OF IGNORING RULES REGARDING TIREDNESS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Drivers, you must read this… https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/highway-code-rule-comes-prison-29706919 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GIFTING MONEY TO CHILDREN

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Find out all about gifting money to your children… https://www.raisin.co.uk/taxes/gifting-money-to-children/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

STATE PENSION UNDERPAIMENTS AND ERRORS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Find out if you have been affected by the state pension errors and underpayments… https://www.thetimes.com/money-mentor/pensions-retirement/state-pension/underpaid-state-pensions#How-can-I-check-if-I-am-being-underpaid-on-my-state-pension? #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

IS YOUR ADDRESS ON A CREDIT BLACKLIST?

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Can your address be credit blacklisted? In a recent case we had a client who was refused credit because the client’s address was allegedly 'blacklisted'. We were able to assure the client that there is no such a thing as ‘blacklisted address’... https://www.checkmyfile.com/articles/is-my-address-on-a-credit-blacklist.htm#:~:text=If%20there's%20one%20thing%20that,from%20a%20variety%20of%20sources. #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LEASEHOLDERS & LANDLORDS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Do you own a leasehold flat? https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-13671423/Leasehold-property-owners-launch-legal-case-hidden-insurance-commissions.html #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

BARRISTER LOSES TRIBUNAL APPEAL AGAINST STONEWALL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi We found this very interesting… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/barrister-loses-tribunal-appeal-against-stonewall/5120462.article #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GARDENERS HEDGE CUTTING FINE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Gardeners, you don’t want to forget this… https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/1936885/gardeners-banned-cutting-hedges-august-fine #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

THE LAW SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND GUIDE ON IMPROVING DISABILITY INCLUSION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Law Society of Scotland has published an interesting guidance on improving disability inclusion to create a positive culture around disability at a law firm… https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/law-society-news/guide-on-improving-disability-inclusion-launches/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EHRC GUIDANCE ON DISCRIMINATORY ADVERTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Have you ever seen an advert which restricts a job or service to particular groups? For example, a holiday provider stating that it will not accept group bookings from all-male parties, or adverts specifying age limits for applicants or using terms such as ‘young and dynamic’ or ‘mature person’? The Equality and Human Rights Commission have! Check out EHRC updated guidance on discriminatory adverts… https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/guidance-discriminatory-adverts#when-is-an-advert-which-restricts-a-job-or-service-to-particular-groups-lawful #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY: DUTIES TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE IN ENGLAND

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Do you work with children? You need to read this! The House of Commons Library has published a very important briefing on Duties to Report Child Abuse in England… https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06793/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS A "NATIONAL EMERGENCY"

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Keir Starmer, the new prime minister, has promised to halve violence against women and girls within a decade, with task forces in each police force including specialist domestic abuse workers responding to 999 calls. We do hope so! https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/23/violence-against-women-national-emergency-england-wales-police #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RISKS OF INFORMAL CONCEPTION ARRANGEMENTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/law/article/2024/jul/26/woman-loses-appeal-over-childs-birth-certificate-after-ex-wife-had-sex-with-donor #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

JUROR SWEARS OATH ON RIVER

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Now, this is first… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c25l5zldgv9o #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RULES FOR DRIVING WITH YOUR DOG IN THE CAR

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Dog owners, do you know the rules for driving with your dog? https://www.motorpoint.co.uk/guides/driving-with-your-dog-in-the-car #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FOUR NEW UK DRIVING LAWS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Drivers, don’t miss this… https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsbirmingham/four-new-uk-driving-laws-in-august-2024-from-yellow-box-junctions-to-speed-limit/ar-BB1qWHRl #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NRE RULES ABOUT TRAVELING WITH DOGS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Dog owners, don’t miss this… https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/new-rules-about-traveling-with-dogs-begin-this-week-here-s-what-to-know/ar-BB1qYawm #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

PARENTS ENTITLED TO TWO EXTRA WEEKS OF PARENT'S LEAVE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Did you know that from 1st of August, Parent’s Leave had been increased from 7 weeks to 9 weeks? https://www.newstalk.com/news/parents-entitled-to-two-extra-weeks-of-parents-leave-from-today-1751046 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HIGH COURT JUDGE ASKED TO RULE IF TWINS EXIST IN "UNUSUAL" FAMILY DISPUTE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The judge thought this case was surreal. So do we! What do you think? https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/arbuthnot-high-court-london-gps-wales-b1174130.html#:~:text=An%20%E2%80%9Cunusual%E2%80%9D%20dispute%20between%20a,ZZ%2C%20claimed%20were%20never%20born. #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CYPRUS VAPING LAWS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Are you visiting Cyprus and you use vaping? Please remember that although the sale and use of vapes are legal in Cyprus, there are restrictions on where you can use your vape. In Cyprus, Britons could be hit with fines of €850 (approximately £715) if they break these rules... https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1929802/cyprus-law-vape-fines #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FOOD POISONING ON HOLIDAY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Better be prepared when going on holiday: find out what to do if you get Food Poisoning on Holiday… https://www.navitassafety.com/food-poisoning-on-holiday/#:~:text=%E2%86%92%20Poor%20water%20quality%20is,or%20participating%20in%20water%20activities #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RESOLVING TRAVEL PROBLEMS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Find out what to do if you experience flight delays or cancellations… https://www.caa.co.uk/passengers-and-public/resolving-travel-problems/delays-and-cancellations/cancellations/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MAKING A CLAIM THROUGH THE EUROPEAN SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi You come back from holiday in Europe and you realise the expensive item you purchased is defective. Don’t worry, you can use the European Small Claims Procedure to make a claim… https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/dealing-with-customers/solving-disputes/european-small-claims-procedure/index_en.htm #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt

INFORMATION PACK FOR BRITISH NATIONALS ARRESTED OR DETAINED IN SPAIN

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Going to Spain this Summer? Find out what to do just in case you are arrested or detained in Spain… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spain-prisoner-pack/british-prisoners-pack #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

PACKAGE HOLIDAYS REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Find out what to do if you have to cancel your holiday… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/package-holiday-refunds-and-cancellations/information-about-package-holiday-refunds-and-cancellations #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GUIDE TO THE DECENT HOMES STANDARD

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Landlords & tenants, find out what a decent home standard looks like… https://blog.goodlord.co/what-is-the-decent-homes-standard #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CONTAMINATED BLOOD SCANDAL PAYOUTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Government has confirmed that victims of the contaminated blood scandal will begin receiving compensation before the end of the year, and some people will be entitled to more than £2.5m… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/16/contaminated-blood-scandal-payouts-to-start-by-end-of-year-says-uk-government #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LEGAL RIGHTS WHEN RENTING WITH PETS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Are you renting with pets? Find out your rights and responsibilities regarding pets in rented accommodation – and what the latest legislation means for pet owners… https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/blog/legal-rights-when-renting-with-pets/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ROMANCE SCAMS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Watch out for scams for men looking for love… https://www.nationwidemediacentre.co.uk/news/romancing-the-homme-how-scams-are-rising-for-men-looking-for-love #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ACAS ADVICE FOR EMPLOYERS DURING 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Employers, you might want to check out Acas’ top tips to help you deal with requests for time off, sickness absence, website use during working hours or watching TV during the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris… https://www.acas.org.uk/acas-urges-employers-to-aim-for-gold-medal-team-line-ups-for-the-olympic-games #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Hello, this is Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 5TH AUGUST to MONDAY 26TH AUGUST 2024. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2024 from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE SESSION to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an email at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre, High Street, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD. If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

UNPAID OVERTIME

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Interesting case… https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/0725/1461796-worker-deceived-into-unpaid-overtime-wins-10-000/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

TAX SCAM WARNING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Please, be careful! A fake HMRC email was being sent to Brits saying they are eligible for a tax rebate… https://www.gbnews.com/money/tax/hmrc-tax-scam-warning-rebate #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NEW PAVEMENT PARKING RULES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Drivers, watch out! Motorists and road users are being warned over huge financial penalties for parking on pavements… https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-pavement-parking-rules-england-29569102 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Did you know that you have the legal right to request flexible working hours from the day you enter a new job? https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/workers-get-right-to-flexible-working-from-their-first-day-3176194 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SIX RULES EVERY TENANT SHOULD KNOW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Tenants, don’t miss this… https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/property/six-rules-every-tenant-should-29564825 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice