CHRISTIAN INFLUENCER SACKED FROM LONDON CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Christian influencer sacked by London girls school after posting 'make your husband your king' video loses tribunal.” - Very interesting… https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/christian-influencer-sacked-london-catholic-school-b1219554.html #freelegaladvice

LANDLORD FINED FOR MISLEADING TENANTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Landlord fined £11,000 for misleading tenants.” Landlords and Tenants, don’t miss this reading… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7919vp2n2o.amp #freelegaladvice

MOTHER ARGUES JUDGE WRONG TO ALLOW OVERNIGHT STAYS FOLLOWING RAPE FINDINGS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Mother argues judge was ‘wrong’ to allow overnight stays following findings of rape and assault.” Very interesting case… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/mother-argues-judge-wrong-to-allow-overnight-stays-following-rape-findings/5122968.article #freelegaladvice

PETNUPS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Petnups - The Essentials” Find all about Petnups, otherwise known as a Pet Agreement, which is a legal document that sets out exactly what will happen to your pet in the event of a relationship breakdown…. https://milnemosersolicitors.co.uk/insight/petnups-the-essentials/ #freelegaladvice

QUR'AN BURNING CASE THREATENS BACK DOOR BLASPHEMY LAW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Qur’an burning case ‘threatens back-door blasphemy law’” - This is very interesting… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/quran-burning-case-threatens-back-door-blasphemy-law/5122978.article #freelegaladvice

WHO KEEPS THE PET IN A DIVORCE PROCEEDING?

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Who keeps the pet in a divorce: How is custody decided... and what about maintenance?” Find out what is the most important factor in deciding who keeps the pet… https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-14371593/Who-keeps-pet-divorce-custody-maintenance.html #freelegaladvice

HUMANIST MARRIAGES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “‘Thousands like us’: couples to take UK government to court over humanist marriages.” - This is interesting… https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr/11/thousands-like-us-couples-take-uk-government-to-court-over-humanist-marriages #freelegaladvice

DECISION TO GRANT ABUSIVE PARTNER ACCESS TO DAUGHTER 'ALARMING', UK COURT HEARS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Decision to grant abusive partner access to daughter ‘alarming’, UK court hears.” - Very interesting… https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr/09/decision-to-grant-abusive-partner-access-to-daughter-alarming-uk-court-hears #freelegaladvice

UNFAIR COMMERCIAL PRACTICES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Unfair commercial practices”. Traders, find out how to comply with the unfair commercial practices provisions, who the provisions apply to and what do they prohibit… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unfair-commercial-practices-cma207/unfair-commercial-practices#:~:text=unfair%2Dcommercial%2Dpractices-,Overview,protect%20consumers%20from%20unfair%20trading.&text=These%20provisions%20replace%20and%20update,footnote%202%5D%20with%20some%20changes. #freelegaladvice

CHILD FUND TRUST

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Child Trust Fund” - do you have children born between 2002 and 2011 who have now reached the age of 18? The Government provided a sum of £250 for each child born in this period. Find out about it… https://www.gov.uk/child-trust-funds #freelegaladvice

FORCED MARRIAGE PROCTECTION ORDERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Emergency procedures - Forced marriage protection orders (LA v M and others)”. In this very interesting case, the court made a Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO) to protect a wife who had been forced into marriage by her husband and other family members… https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2025/630.html&query=(.2025.)+AND+(EWHC)+AND+(630)+AND+((Fam)) #freelegaladvice

HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SUPPLY CHAINS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Slavery and human trafficking in supply chains: guidance for businesses”. Find out how to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in your business or supply chains… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transparency-in-supply-chains-a-practical-guide #freelegaladvice

KINSHIP CARE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Kinship launches a new film on Kinship Care”. Find out all about kinship care… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVBYLt87VJs #freelegaladvice

VAT ON PRIVATE SCHOOL FEES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “VAT on private school fees”. Are your children in private school? You may want to read this… https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10125/ #freelegaladvice

COERCIVE AND CONTROLLING BEHAVIOUR

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Coercive and controlling behaviour (F v M)”. In this interesting court case, the court spent two weeks hearing evidence of domestic abuse. There is a requirement to provide evidence of coercive and controlling behaviour, and this needs to be gathered from lots of places, such as other family members, the police, etc. It is not as simple as saying that the other party has been ‘controlling’. For further information on the court case and to find out the judges decision, go to: https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2025/621.html&query=(F)+AND+(v)+AND+(M)+AND+(.2025.)+AND+(EWHC)+AND+(621)+AND+((Fam)) #freelegaladvice

TRIBUNAL ERRED IN LAW NOT GRANTING ANONYMITY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Employment tribunal erred in law in not granting anonymity, EAT finds”. Interesting case… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/tribunal-erred-in-law-in-not-granting-anonymity-eat-finds/5122748.article #freelegaladvice

CHALLENGES OF THE BLACK AND ASIAN KINSHIP CARERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “New Kinship report reveals challenges faced by Black and Asian kinship carers”. Find out the specific challenges of the Black and Asian kinship carers... https://kinship.org.uk/our-work-and-impact/news/new-kinship-report-reveals-challenges-faced-by-black-and-asian-kinship-carers/ #freelegaladvice

CARE EXPERIENCE DUTY TO EXPAND ACROSS PUBLIC SECTOR

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Care-experience duty to expand across public sector”. Did you know that the government has amended its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to expand corporate parenting responsibilities of councils across the public sector? https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news/care-experience-duty-to-expand-across-public-sector #freelegaladvice

NEW DOMESTIC ABUSE POWERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Charity 'hopeful' over new domestic abuse powers”. Good news… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15qk4w430wo #freelegaladvice

WHISTLEBLOWING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “HMRC planning US-style 'reward scheme' for whistleblowing taxpayers”. Did you know that a new whistleblowers scheme aims to crack down on tax fraud and tax avoidance by large firms and wealthy individuals? https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2025847/hmrc-plans-whistleblower-rewards #freelegaladvice

GOVERNMENT NO LONGER PLACES GIRLS IN YOUNG OFFENDERS INTITUTIONS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Government no longer places girls in Young Offender Institutions”. Did you know that vulnerable girls sentenced to youth custody will no longer be placed in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs)? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-no-longer-places-girls-in-young-offender-institutions #freelegaladvice

HOMELESS CHILDREN AGED 16 AND 17

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Homeless children need better information and independent advocacy to help understand their rights”. Did you know that Ofsted has published new research on how local authorities support homeless children aged 16 and 17? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/homeless-children-need-better-information-and-independent-advocacy-to-help-understand-their-rights #freelegaladvice

STATUTORY MATERNITY PAY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025”. The prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay is now “£187.18”... https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/295/article/9/made #freelegaladvice

CHANGES TO STATUTORY SICK PAY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Changes to sick pay will help people stay in work and grow economy”. Find out the increase in living standards thanks to the new changes to Statutory Sick Pay… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-sick-pay-will-help-people-stay-in-work-and-grow-economy #freelegaladvice

GARDENERS TOLD NOT CUT HEDGES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Gardeners told not to cut hedges this spring due to little known law”. Did you know that it's illegal to cut your hedges during bird nesting season, which runs from March to August? https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/2031716/gardeners-told-not-cut-hedges #freelegaladvice

STATEMENT OF CHANGES TO THE UK IMMIGRATION RULES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules”. We don’t do Immigration Law, however, this statement has important information in regards to visa fees as well as ‘self-sponsorship’, etc…. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-733-12-march-2025 #freelegaladvice

MATERNITY DISCRIMINATION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k”. This is very interesting… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgp0j3jjnmo #freelegaladvice

FIRST OF ITS KIND GREEN PRISON

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Government opens first-of-its-kind ‘green’ prison in East Yorkshire”. Isn’t this interesting? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/28/government-opens-first-of-its-kind-green-prison-in-east-yorkshire #freelegaladvice

UNFAIR DISMISSAL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Postman working second job while sick was unfairly dismissed”. What do you think? https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/postman-second-job-sick-leave-unfair-dismissal-weston-v-royal-mail/#:~:text=A%20postman%20has%20been%20awarded,sick%20leave%20from%20Royal%20Mail. #freelegaladvice

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “UK police to charge more abusers with manslaughter after suicide of partner”. This is really good… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/25/uk-police-to-charge-more-abusers-with-manslaughter-after-suicide-of-partner #freelegaladvice

ROGUE LETTING AGENTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Agents who defrauded tenants hit with jail sentences and penalties”. BEWARE of rogue letting agents… https://www.lettingagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2025/03/agents-who-defrauded-tenants-hit-with-jail-sentences-and-penalties/ #freelegaladvice

BAN ON UNREGULATED EXPERTS IN FAMILY COURTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Ban on unregulated experts in family courts proposed for England and Wales”. When you are in family court, make sure you present a proper regulated expert… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/22/ban-unregulated-experts-family-courts-proposed-england-and-wales #freelegaladvice

ROGUE LANDLORD JAILED OVER 'MASSIVE' FRAUD

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Rogue landlord 'motivated by greed' jailed”. Landlords, you must read this… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp83l11189vo #freelegaladvice

SHARING INFORMATION OUTSIDE OF COURT IN FAMILY PROCEEDINGS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Sharing information outside of court in family proceedings”. Find out when you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information… https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sharing-information-outside-of-court-in-family-proceedings #freelegaladvice

WOMAN JAILED FOR TWICE TRICKING PARTNER

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Staffordshire woman jailed for twice tricking partner into believing she was pregnant”. Nothing is sacred nowadays… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/19/staffordshire-woman-jailed-for-twice-tricking-partner-into-believing-she-was-pregnant #freelegaladvice

COUNCILS BACKED WITH OVER £500M TO RESTORE FAMILY SERVICES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Councils backed with over £500m to restore family services”. Good news… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/councils-backed-with-over-500m-to-restore-family-services #freelegaladvice

BENEFITS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Mum gave daughters £1,000,000 so she could claim benefits – and now can’t get it back”. Shocking… https://metro.co.uk/2025/03/19/mum-loses-fight-1-000-000-estate-gave-daughters-protect-benefits-22753012/ #freelegaladvice

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Change in Court Fees”. From today… New Court fees are coming into force… https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/03/19/change-in-court-fees-from-8th-april-2025-link-to-the-practice-direction/ #freelegaladvice

COURTS FAILING CHILDREN OF DIVORCEES, SAYS LAWYER

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Courts failing children of divorcees, says lawyer”. Do you agree with this? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q11j4q4n3o?IYA-mail=234977dc-6303-4563-8252-54784a831319&utm_campaign=Daily-1432025&utm_medium=email&utm_source=IYA-DailyDigest&utm_term=news-link&source=email&sourceUserIid=325b8656-4693-4530-a4ad-fc7950039426 #freelegaladvice

RENT PAYMENT ORDER

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Tribunal decision for landlord saves him £29,000 Rent Repayment Order”. Landlord, this is for you… https://propertyindustryeye.com/landmark-tribunal-decision-for-landlord-saving-him-29000-rent-repayment-order/#:~:text=The%20ruling%20resulted%20in%20the,leading%20to%20unjust%20legal%20battles. families #freelegaladvice

DISCONTINUING CLAIMANTS MUST PAY DEFENDANT'S COSTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Discontinuing claimants must pay defendant’s costs despite allegations of interference”. LEGAL COST WARNING!! https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWHC/KB/2025/379.html&query=(.2025.)+AND+(EWHC)+AND+(379)+AND+((KB)) #freelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Employment Rights (Increase of limits) Order 2025”. Find out the new limits for compensation, weekly pay for redundancy and other rates coming to force today…. https://employmentcasesupdate.co.uk/content/employment-rights-increase-of-limits-order-2025.176d517e73554366b7aa2093f8f3cb01.htm #freelegaladvice

NEW RULING ON INHERITANCE TAX

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “The new ruling that could save families £100k on inheritance tax”! Don’t miss this… https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2026922/new-ruling-could-save-families #freelegaladvice

PARENTS TO RECEIVE DAY ONE RIGHT TO NEONATAL CARE LEAVE AND PAY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay”. Just a reminder that this new right to neonatal care leave and pay takes place today, 6 April, and it is expected to benefit around 60,000 new parents… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/parents-to-receive-day-one-right-to-neonatal-care-leave-and-pay #freelegaladvice

NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUITIONS CHANGES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Changes to the Class 1 National Insurance Contributions…” Just a reminder of the changes happening to National Insurance contributions today… https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10189/#:~:text=What%20planned%20changes%20are%20to,from%2013.8%25%20to%2015%25. #freelegaladvice

RIGHT TO NEONATAL CARE LEAVE AND PAY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay” - starting today… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/parents-to-receive-day-one-right-to-neonatal-care-leave-and-pay #freelegaladvice

FRAUDSTER PLOT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Fraudster plotted to seize woman's London home by falsely claiming she had died, High Court judge rules”! This is shocking… https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/fraudster-seized-london-home-court-dead-owner-b1215896.html #freelegaladvice

ADOPTION PLAN (2025)

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Adoption Support Plan (2025): a new comprehensive tool to support children and their families”. If you are a next of kin, you should read this… https://corambaaf.org.uk/updates/adoption-support-plan-2025-new-comprehensive-tool-support-children-and-their-families #freelegaladvice

WITHOUT PREJUDICE COMMUNICATIONS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Without prejudice communications”. The recent judgment in Morris v Williams [2025] EWHC 218 (KB) is a reminder that marking a letter “without prejudice – save as to costs” will not always result in the contents being inadmissible… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-updates/without-prejudice-communications/5122437.article #freelegaladvice

RIGHT TO WORK CHECKS - EMPLOYER'S GUIDE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Right to work checks: an employer's guide”. Find out how to carry out right to work checks, why you need to do them, and which documents you can use… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checks-employers-guide #freelegaladvice

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