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

DUTIES TO REPORT A CHILD ABUSE IN ENGLAND

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Duties to report a child abuse in England”. Did you know that there is currently no general statutory obligation for individuals in England to report child abuse? https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06793/ #freelegaladvice

MOT DATE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Driving without paying attention to this important date could result in £1,000 fine”. Drivers, don’t miss this one date… https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/driving-without-paying-attention-important-31191568 #freelegaladvice

JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION REPORT ON UK CHILD POVERTY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “UK Poverty 2025”. Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on child poverty a bleak read… https://www.jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-2025-the-essential-guide-to-understanding-poverty-in-the-uk #freelegaladvice

DRIVERS WHO ALREADY HAVE A LICENCE MUST HAVE NEW TEST

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Drivers who already have licence must arrange vital new test or face £1,000 fine”. Road users and motorists, you have been warned that you could face penalties if you fail to attend an eye test… https://uk.news.yahoo.com/drivers-already-licence-must-arrange-134757478.html #freelegaladvice

CORAM PUBLISHES GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Coram publishes good practice guide on child sexual abuse in foster and kinship care, special guardianship and adoption”. This is very important… https://corambaaf.org.uk/books/child-sexual-abuse-foster-and-kinship-care-special-guardianship-and-adoption-learning #freelegaladvice

BRANCH MANAGER WINS KEY EMPLOYMENT LAW CASE AND PAYOUT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Branch manager wins key workplace law case and payout”. Employers, don’t miss this reading… https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/branch-manager-wins-key-employment-law-case-and-payout/#:~:text=An%20estate%20agent%20in%20Hertfordshire,won%20his%20Employment%20Tribunal%20case. #freelegaladvice

WHAT ARE THE EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITITIES OR DIFFICULTIES IN CARE PROCEEDINGS?

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “What are the experiences of parents with learning disabilities or difficulties in care proceedings?” This is very interesting… https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/what-are-the-experiences-of-parents-with-learning-disabilities-or-difficulties-in-care-proceedings #freelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND DATA PROTECTION: KEEPING EMPLOYMENT RECORDS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Employment practices and data protection: keeping employment records”. This is such a good thing to know… https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/employment/employment-practices-and-data-protection-keeping-employment-records/ #freelegaladvice

INHERITANCE TAX SHAKE UP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Inheritance tax shake-up: Families could slash bills by six figures as court ruling deals major blow to HMRC”. Homeowners, please read this… https://www.gbnews.com/money/inheritance-tax-court-ruling-hmrc-home-loan-schemes #freelegaladvice

VOODOOISM IS A PROTECTED RELIGIOUS BELIEF, EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL RULES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Now voodooism is a 'protected religious belief' - as employment tribunal rules it has 'clear teachings' and 'tries to explain mankind's place in the universe' with concepts of spirits and divinity”. What do you think? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14370615/voodooism-protected-religious-belief.html# #freelegaladvice

DATA REVEALS INCREASE MENOPAUSE RELATED CLAIMS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Data reveals increase in menopause-related claims”. Employers, you cannot impose disciplinary action on staff if they miss work because of their menopause-related symptoms… https://bsc.croneri.co.uk/whats-new/data-reveals-increase-menopause-related-claims?section=4109 #freelegaladvice

TENANT EVICTED FOR CAUSING 'SIGNIFICANT DISTRESS' TO NEIGHBOURS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Tenant evicted from south Essex home for causing 'significant distress' to neighbours”. This is an interesting case… https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tenant-evicted-south-essex-home-104149609.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGkXpqFiiKk4f9LcmKB3yjwyYKge2ob7LrdNyKmt1RcbmbUngYGS_l0ZeYeRGaFG8qm6F0wr1kpLG5Hn_t3a9-99axdcsZs_0tCHap4kAphUs5jVtNqB1xlvhGGfYziDXV4biWJQNBp4Gk2PjIATlzBP1T54bJL_c0yTard56hxn #freelegaladvice

WILL OF TESTAMENT BATTLE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Electrician wins £700,000 will battle against sister who 'got mum to sign him out of fortune on death bed'”. Ladies and gentlemen, make sure you have your Last Will of Testament prepared while you are still able to… https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/will-battle-high-court-sister-mum-signed-over-fortune-death-bed-b1214753.html #freelegaladvice

ASSESSMENT OF THE WELFARE OF A COMPETENT CHILD VERSUS THEIR WISHES AND FEELINGS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Assessment of the welfare of a competent child versus their wishes and feelings”. This is a very interesting case, where the parents took their British born child to Ghana and enrolled him (without his knowledge) in a school there because they were concerned about his involvement with gangs and knives; the parents later left Ghana and returned to England. Find out what the judge ruled… https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2025/439.html&query=(.2025.)+AND+(EWHC)+AND+(439)+AND+((Fam)) #freelegaladvice

8 YEAR OLD SPENT OVER £8,500 ON THE APPLE APP STORE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Our eight-year-old daughter spent £8,500 on the Apple app store”. Parents, please read this… https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/mar/03/our-eight-year-old-daughter-spent-over-8500-on-the-apple-app-store #freelegaladvice

NEW DOMESTIC ABUSE PRACTICE POLICY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Revised CAFCASS Domestic Abuse Policy issued”. The policy sets out the practice requirements that Cafcass Family Court Advisers and Children’s Guardians must follow in protecting child and adult victims of domestic abuse… https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/cafcass-publishes-new-domestic-abuse-practice-policy #freelegaladvice

UNFAIRLY DISMISSED EDINBURGH PROFESSOR AWARDED £1M

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Unfairly dismissed Edinburgh professor awarded £1m”. What do you think? https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/unfair-dismissal-professor-sheikholeslami-v-university-of-edinburgh/ #freelegaladvice

RETAILERS TO BE REQUIRED TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS OR BULK PURCHESES OF KNIVES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Retailers to be required to report suspicious or bulk purchases of knives”. Do you agree that this will help stop knife crimes? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/19/retailers-to-be-required-to-report-suspicious-or-bulk-purchases-of-knives #freelegaladvice

DWP ISSUES VITAL UPDATE FOR CLAIMANTS WHO RENT AND CLAIM UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “DWP issues vital update for claimants who rent and claim Universal Credit”. Don’t miss this if you pay rent and claim Universal Credit… https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-issues-vital-update-claimants-31131652 #freelegaladvice

LANDLORD PROSECUTED AFTER EVICTING TENANT OVER WHATSAPP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Landlord prosecuted after evicting tenant over WhatsApp”. Landlords, please read this… https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2025/02/landlord-prosecuted-after-evicting-tenant-over-whatsapp/ #freelegaladvice

NHS NURSE LEFT OUT OF TEA ROUND GIVEN £41,000 PAYOUT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “NHS nurse left out of tea round given £41,000 payout”. What do you think? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjdd7zx4plo #freelegaladvice

TRANS NURSE ALLOWED TO USE WOMEN'S CHANGING ROOM NAMED FOR THE FIRST TIME

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Trans nurse allowed to use women's changing room named for the first time after colleagues win court battle”. What do you think? https://www.gbnews.com/news/trans-nurse-womens-changing-room-named #freelegaladvice

IMITATING AN INDIAN ACCENT IS RACIAL HARASSMENT, JUDGE RULES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Judge rules imitating Indian accent is racial harassment”. To be clear: an employment judge has ruled that imitating an Indian accent, even if as part of a “private joke”, is racial harassment… https://www.easterneye.biz/indian-accent-racial-harassment-uk/ #freelegaladvice

NEW REFORMS TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “New reforms to support victims of child sexual abuse”. This is very important… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-reforms-to-support-victims-of-child-sexual-abuse #freelegaladvice

HOWARD LEAGUE FOR PENAL REFORM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Howard League for penal reform”. We don’t do criminal law but we hope this can help someone… https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1107841961384135&set=pb.100064750236738.-2207520000&locale=en_GB #freelegaladvice

TEACHER FIRED OVER COMMENTS ON ABORTION AND SHARIA LAW NOT UNFAIRLY DISMIISED, TRIBUNAL FINDS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Teacher fired over comments on abortion and Sharia law not unfairly dismissed, tribunal finds”. Do you agree? https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-fired-over-comments-on-abortion-and-sharia-law-not-unfairly-dismissed-tribunal-finds-13311752 #freelegaladvice

LANDMARK RULING ON PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Landmark ruling on parental responsibility”. Have you been granted Parental Responsibility? This right can be changed… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-updates/landmark-ruling-on-parental-responsibility/5122223.article #freelegaladvice

DRIVERS URGED TO COMPLETE MANDATORY DVLA TASK TO AVOID FINE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Drivers urged to complete mandatory DVLA task to avoid £1,000 fine”. Drivers, don’t miss this… https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/drivers-urged-complete-mandatory-dvla-31064330 #freelegaladvice

10.000 MORE APRENTICES AS GOVERNMENT SLASHES RED TAPE TO BOOST GROWTH

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “10,000 more apprentices as government slashes red tape to boost growth”.  What do you think? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/10000-more-apprentices-as-government-slashes-red-tape-to-boost-growth #freelegaladvice

DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS FAILED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Domestic abuse victims are being failed by the criminal justice system at every stage”. Domestic Abuse Commissioner publishes Report on failings of Criminal Justice System in relation to Domestic Abuse… https://victimscommissioner.org.uk/news/domestic-abuse-victims-are-being-failed-by-the-criminal-justice-system-at-every-stage/ #freelegaladvice

CHILD EXPLOITATION AND CUCKOOING TO BE MADE CRIMINAL OFFENCES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Child exploitation and cuckooing to be made criminal offences”. About time… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clydvlr8858o #freelegaladvice

DWP 'BIGGEST CRACKDOWN IN GENERATION'

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “DWP ‘biggest crackdown in generation’ - full list of new rules tackling cheats”. Benefit fraudsters, beware… https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/dwps-biggest-crackdown-generation-full-34714563 #freelegaladvice

STAMP DUTIES ARE CHANGING FROM 1ST APRIL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Stamp duties are changing from April - here is what you need to know”. Don’t miss this… https://news.sky.com/story/stamp-duty-rules-are-changing-from-april-heres-what-you-need-to-know-13322702 #freelegaladvice

THE 1975: ON-STAGE KISS SHOULD NOT MAKE BAND MEMBERS LIABLE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “The 1975: On-stage kiss should not make band members liable, lawyer”. Do you agree with this? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rkx271xe6o #freelegaladvice

LOCAL WELFARE ASISTANCE FINDER TOOL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Local Welfare Assistance Finder” - is a tool to find out what support is available from your council to help you with cash grants, supermarket vouchers, or energy bill assistance… https://endfurniturepoverty.org/research-campaigns/rebuilding-crisis-support-local-welfare-assistance/local-welfare-assistance-finder/ #freelegaladvice

US WOMAN SUES IVF CLINIC AFTER DELIVERING ANOTHER COUPLE'S BABY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “US woman sues IVF clinic after delivering another couple’s baby”. Heart breaking case we are really interested in outcome... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgw3e8zj4vo#:~:text=A%20US%20woman%20who%20unknowingly,forced%20to%20give%20up%20custody. #freelegaladvice

DWP BENEFIT PAYMENTS DATES FOR MARCH

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “DWP benefit payment dates for March 2025 confirmed including PIP and Universal Credit”. Payments should be issued as normal this month, unless you live in Northern Ireland… https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-benefit-payment-dates-march-31065195 #freelegaladvice

MOTHER ASKS COURT'S PERMISSION 'TO TELL HER STORY' IN LEGAL FIRST

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Mother asks court’s permission ‘to tell her story’ in legal first”. Do you agree? https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/mother-asks-courts-permission-to-tell-her-story-in-legal-first/5122412.article #freelegaladvice

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Happy International Women’s Day! https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/cgl0n85wz83o #freelegaladvice

NEW SYSTEM TO HELP TENANTS HOLD CRIMINAL LANDLORDS TO ACCOUNT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “New system “helps tenants hold criminal landlords to account” – claim” - Tenants, did you know that you have been given a new platform where you have been told “it will be easier to hold criminal landlords to account”? https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2025/02/new-system-helps-tenants-hold-criminal-landlords-to-account-claim/#:~:text=Private%20sector%20tenants%20have%20been,of%20activist%20group%20Generation%20Rent. #freelegaladvice

LETTING AGENCY TO PAY £13,000 OVER HMO SAFETY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Letting agency to pay £13,000 over HMO safety breaches” - Letting Agencies, you must make sure to maintain all means of escape from fire in your properties and ensure they are in a safe and working condition… https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/regulation-law-news/letting-agency-to-pay-13000-over-hmo-safety-breaches/#:~:text=Letting%20agency%20Student%2DHaus%20has,a%20safe%20and%20working%20condition. #freelegaladvice

LANDLORD FINED FOR HOUSING 18 PEOPLE IN 3BED HOME

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Man fined for housing 18 people in three-bed home” - Landlords, please observe laws and regulations… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgm177x0j3mo#:~:text=Charles%20Egbiremolen%2C%2057%2C%20was%20operating,same%20court%20on%205%20February. #freelegaladvice

TEACHER FIRED OVER COMMENTS ON ABORTION AND SHARIA LAW NOT UNFAIRLY DISMISSED

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Teacher fired over comments on abortion and Sharia law not unfairly dismissed, tribunal finds” - What do you think? https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-fired-over-comments-on-abortion-and-sharia-law-not-unfairly-dismissed-tribunal-finds-13311752#:~:text=Teaching%20assistant%20Ben%20Dybowski%20was,at%20a%20staff%20training%20event.&text=A%20teaching%20assistant%20who%20was,an%20employment%20tribunal%20has%20ruled. #freelegaladvice

ILLEGAL EVICTION - COUNCIL PROSECUTES LANDLORD WHO CHANGED THE LOCKS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Illegal eviction – council prosecutes landlord who changed the locks” - Landlords, please read this… https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2025/02/illegal-eviction-council-prosecutes-landlord-who-changed-the-locks/#:~:text=The%20landlord%20%E2%80%93%20who%20has%20not,the%20tenants%20from%20re%2Dentering. #freelegaladvice

DRIVERS UNAWARE THEY COULD FACE £10,000 FINE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Drivers ‘unaware’ they could face £10,000 and 12 penalty points” - Drivers, do you carry a spare tyre and know how to change it? https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/drivers-unaware-could-face-10000-30998933 #freelegaladvice

PREGNANT WOMAN AWARDED £94,000 PAYOUT FOR UNFAIR DISMISSAL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Woman awarded £94,000 payout after being sacked with a ‘jazz hands’ emoji while pregnant” - Employers you should read this… https://www.msn.com/en-gb/public-safety-and-emergencies/general/woman-awarded-94-000-payout-after-being-sacked-with-a-jazz-hands-emoji-while-pregnant/ar-AA1zdPcI?ocid=BingNewsSerp #freelegaladvice

DVL RULE THAT CAN HANDED OUT DRIVERS WITH MASSIVE FINE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Drivers face £39,769 fine for 'forgetting' DVLA rule in innocent slip-up” - Drivers, don’t forget this… https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsbirmingham/drivers-face-39769-fine-for-forgetting-dvla-rule-in-innocent-slip-up/ar-AA1yYjSV#:~:text=Birmingham%20Mail-,Drivers%20face%20%C2%A339%2C769%20fine%20for%20'forgetting'%20DVLA,rule%20in%20innocent%20slip%2Dup&text=A%20driver%20has%20been%20fined,users%20across%20the%20country%20warned #freelegaladvice