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Monday, 30 September 2024
COUNCIL WRONGLY DENIED HOUSING TO PREGNANT WOMAN FLEEING DOMESTIC ABUSE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Bad news…
https://harrowonline.org/2024/09/09/council-wrongly-denied-housing-to-a-pregnant-woman-fleeing-domestic-abuse-in-ealing/
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CPS: BOY SPARED PROSECUTION OVER RIOTS AFTER FACING WRATH OF PARENTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
The court’s approach in this matter is fabulous…
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2024/sep/23/boy-spared-prosecution-over-riots-after-facing-wrath-of-parents-says-cps-chief
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Sunday, 29 September 2024
ENGLISH NATIONALIST UNPROTECTED BY EQUALITIES LAW
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Are you an English nationalist? Just to inform you, this is not a legally protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010…
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/english-nationalists-anti-islamic-views-unprotected-by-equalities-law/5120757.article
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SPECIALISTS TO BE EMBEDDED IN 999 CONTROL ROOMS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Fabulous news…
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/sep/19/domestic-abuse-specialists-to-be-embedded-in-999-control-rooms
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Saturday, 28 September 2024
HEINOUS KILLERS BANNED FROM MARRYING IN PRISON
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Did you know that the worst murderers serving whole life sentences no longer have the right to get married behind bars?
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/heinous-killers-banned-from-marrying-in-prison
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"KILLED HERE" PLAQUES CAMPAIGN
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
We thought this is very interesting…
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/sep/16/killed-here-plaques-campaign-tougher-sentences-domestic-homicides-law
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Friday, 27 September 2024
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Do you want to keep your child safe online?
https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/keeping-children-safe-online-why-we-must-tackle-misinformation-and-violence-content/
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Thursday, 26 September 2024
GANG MEMBERS SENTENCED IN SHAM MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS SCAM
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Great news…
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gang-members-sentenced-in-sham-marriage-documents-scam
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NEW MEASURES TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Good news…
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/domestic-abusers-could-face-life-ban-from-approaching-victims-under-new-law/ar-AA1qRpZL
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Wednesday, 25 September 2024
THE NON-CONSENSUAL SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGES AND VIDEOS (OFFENCES) BILL
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Have you been a victim of non-consensual sexually explicit images or videos? Did you know that the Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill has been introduced in the House of Lords?
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3759
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HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS UK FACE £300 FINE IF USING CHIMNEYS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Have you got a chimney in your home? Households across the UK are being warned they face fines of £300 this month onwards if they use their chimney…
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1947252/every-house-england-with-chimney-300
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FEMALE AIRPORT WORKER WINS SEX DISCRIMINATION CASE AGAINST AIR TRAVEL SERVICES PROVIDER
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
If you are a woman, working shifts which conflict with child care arrangements, please read this case…
https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/mrs-y-zaidi-v-dnata-ltd-and-others-3302697-slash-2022
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024
OVER 300 DOMESTIC ABUSE OFFENCES RELATED TO THE EUROS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Shocking news…
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-respond-to-npcc-data-showing-over-300-domestic-abuse-offences-related-to-the-euros/
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BROKER WINS CLAIM OVER EMPLOYER'S POST CANCER TREATMENT DEMANDS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Employers, beware! Stopping wages whilst an employee is recovering from cancer is not a good idea…
https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/ms-c-fajri-v-vantage-capital-markets-ltd-2209562-slash-2023
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Monday, 23 September 2024
THE STATUTORY PATERNITY PAY AND STATUTORY ADOPTION PAY (PARENTAL ORDERS AND PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS) (AMENDMENT) 2024
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
If you are a father in a surrogacy arrangement, this new legislation applies to you…
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/843/made
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Sunday, 22 September 2024
FAMILY PROCEEDINGS – FINANCIAL REMEDIES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
If you are a party in a divorce where you believe your ex-spouse has not been honest with the court, you need to read this very interesting case where the court could not be sure the Respondent's husband had made a full and frank financial disclosure. So, the family Court adjourned the Applicant wife's capital claims, generally with liberty to restore, provided that any application to restore had to be issued before August 2032 (a period of ten years!)...
https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWFC/OJ/2022/95.html&query=(.2022.)+AND+(EWFC)+AND+(95)+AND+((B))
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Saturday, 21 September 2024
CHILD ARRANGEMENT ORDER
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
If you are a divorced or a separated parent thinking of moving out of the area where there is granted custody, you need to read the judgement of this very important case…
https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWFC/OJ/2022/164.html&query=(.2022.)+AND+(EWFC)+AND+(164)+AND+((B))
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Friday, 20 September 2024
GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS & WORKERS ON THE FAIR DISTRIBUITION OF TIPS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
If you work in the hospitality sector don’t miss this guidance for employers and workers on the fair and transparent distribution of tips…
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/distributing-tips-fairly-statutory-code-of-practice
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Thursday, 19 September 2024
DISMISSAL AND RE-ENGAGEMENT GUIDANCE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
If you are involved in dismissal and re-engagement scenarios you need to read this…
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dismissal-and-re-engagement-code-of-practice#full-publication-update-history
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Wednesday, 18 September 2024
TESCO LOSES UK LEGAL BATTLE OVER PLANS OF FIRE & REHIRE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Interesting case…
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/12/tesco-loses-uk-legal-battle-fire-rehire-staff-lower-pay
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DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSION'S OVERHAUL
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Did you know that people claiming employment support allowance (ESA) have been urged by the government to take action to avoid losing out on the benefit later this year?
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/esa-universal-credit-changes-explained-133937237.html#:~:text=The%20new%2Dstyle%20ESA%20lasts,re%20in%20the%20support%20group.&text=The%20situation%20could%20be%20more,and%20earnings%20at%20the%20time.
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Monday, 16 September 2024
PIP CHANGES - WHAT PEOPLE MUST NOTIFY THE DWP AND WHAT THEY DON'T NEED TO NOTIFY
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Did you know that there are some changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) which people must notify the Department for Work and Pensions about - or face court action…
https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/six-pip-changes-claimants-dont-33650623
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Sunday, 15 September 2024
BRITISH VISA SCHEME 2025
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
What do you think?
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/expansion-travel-visa-scheme-mean-143547721.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGkXpqFiiKk4f9LcmKB3yjwyYKge2ob7LrdNyKmt1RcbmbUngYGS_l0ZeYeRGaFG8qm6F0wr1kpLG5Hn_t3a9-99axdcsZs_0tCHap4kAphUs5jVtNqB1xlvhGGfYziDXV4biWJQNBp4Gk2PjIATlzBP1T54bJL_c0yTard56hxn
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Saturday, 14 September 2024
PET ABDUCTION ACT 2024
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Pet thieves: under the Pet Abduction Act 2024, anyone found guilty of stealing a cat or dog could face up to five years in prison as well as a fine…
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/24/pet-thieves-could-be-jailed-for-up-to-five-years-under-new-uk-law
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Friday, 13 September 2024
POSITIVE THINKING DAY
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Today is Positive Thinking Day! Find out about it…
https://nationaltoday.com/positive-thinking-day/
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Thursday, 12 September 2024
NEW FORM HELPS EASE THE TRAUMA OF DEBT FOR UK VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC ABUSE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Great news: victims of economic abuse should find it easier to get help dealing with their creditors, as 25 banks and building societies have committed to accepting a new form which could ease applicants’ trauma and provide the support they need…
https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/aug/24/how-a-new-single-form-helps-ease-the-trauma-of-debt-for-uk-victims-of-economic-abuse
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Wednesday, 11 September 2024
DISCRIMINATION DISPUTE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
What do you think?
https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/23/roxanne-tickle-v-giggle-for-girls-transgender-woman-wins-discrimination-case-against-women-female-only-app-ntwnfb
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Tuesday, 10 September 2024
OVERTIME CONTRACT OUT OF HOURS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Do you agree?
https://www.theguardian.com/law/article/2024/aug/22/uk-workers-on-right-to-switch-off-law-overtime-contact-out-of-hours
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Monday, 9 September 2024
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO PROTECT EDUCATION FROM ATTACK
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Today is the International Day to Protect Education from Attack! Find out about it…
https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/events/item/2024/09/09/international-days/international-day-to-protect-education-from-attack---2024
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Sunday, 8 September 2024
EASYJET TRADEMARK
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Small business owners: be very careful when choosing the name of your company…
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/22/easy-jetwash-owner-pay-out-trademark-row-easygroup
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Friday, 6 September 2024
NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Today is the National Read a Book Day! Find out about it…
https://globaldimension.org.uk/calendar/national-read-a-book-day/
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Thursday, 5 September 2024
MUSICIANS RIGHTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Musicians, be aware of your rights…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70j8erw1x2o#:~:text=An%20American%20singer%20has%20won,%22%2C%20an%20employment%20tribunal%20heard.
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Wednesday, 4 September 2024
NEW DRIVERS PENALTY POINTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
New drivers, did you know that you’ll lose your licence if you reach six or more penalty points within two years of passing your first driving test?
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/new-drivers#:~:text=You%20can%20also%20get%20penalty,you%20will%20lose%20your%20licence.
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Tuesday, 3 September 2024
FENCES & NEIGHBOURS IMPORTANT RULES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Fences & neighbours. Find out who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence…
https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24304784.can-neighbour-paint-fence-important-rules-know/
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DRIVERS URGENT WARNING
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Remember that if you would like to book an appointment for a free legal advice session, contact us at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com or call us on 07940 384785.
Drivers, did you know that driving whilst distracted by a wasp or any other insect could lead to up to nine penalty points and a £2,500 fine for careless driving in extreme circumstances?
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1918188/drivers-urgent-warning-2500-fine-motorists
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Sunday, 1 September 2024
MOTORISTS PARKING ON PAVEMENTS FACE BEING FINED
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
Motorists who park on pavements in parts of Swindon will soon face being fined…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg5e0vd20lo#:~:text=Motorists%20who%20park%20on%20pavements,on%2Dgoing%20concerns%20from%20residents.
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