ESSENTIAL TRAVEL UPDATES 2025

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Off on holiday? What you need to know about travelling in 2025” … https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/travel/essential-travel-updates-for-2025?srsltid=AfmBOopzrGxwd8jP-JIApvN1R9J5G1k_0BB6JyfBw2DZZS-gCw09cqtp #freelegaladvice

HOLIDAY CANCELLATIONS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Holiday cancellations: can you sell or transfer your trip if you can’t get a refund?” Find out what to do… https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/may/10/holiday-cancellations-sell-transfer-refund-booking #freelegaladvice

MENTAL HEALTH: SECTIONING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Sectioning.” Have you ever wondered what are your rights if you are sectioned and detained in hospital? https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/sectioning/overview/ #freelegaladvice

HOLIDAY SCAMMERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Warning. Five holiday booking scams to watch out for as over £11 million lost to travel fraud.” Find out how to protect yourself from holiday scammers… https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/05/holiday-booking-scams/ #freelegaladvice

STATE PENSIONERS MUST INFORM DWP OF ANY HOLIDAYS ABROAD

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “State pensioners must obey DWP holiday rule or face 'being taken to court'.” Pension Credit claimants, did you know that you need to inform the DWP of your holiday abroad? https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/state-pensioners-must-obey-dwp-31664096 #freelegaladvice

CAR PARK SCAMMERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Warning after woman scammed in hospital car park.” Although this has happened in Derbyshire it is likely to happen anywhere. So, take care! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0j7gq4zpp3o.amp #freelegaladvice

TOILET ACCESS SHOULD FOLLOW BIOLOGICAL SEX BUT TRANS PEOPLE STILL NEED FACILITIES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Toilet access should follow biological sex but trans people still need facilities, UK watchdog says.” Do you agree? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/27/toilet-access-should-follow-biological-sex-but-trans-people-still-need-facilities-uk-watchdog-says #freelegaladvice

RYANAIR TOLD TO REFUND PASSENGER AFTER COURT RULE HAND LUGGAGE IS ESSENTIAL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Ryanair told to refund passenger £124 after court rules hand luggage is essential.” Interesting case… https://metro.co.uk/2025/05/15/ryanair-told-refund-passenger-124-court-rules-hand-luggage-essential-23093327/ #freelegaladvice

NEIGHBOURS 7 YEAR LEGAL DISPUTE OVER A TAP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Neighbours have huge £250k row over garden tap.” We totally agree with the judge: ‘it’s ridiculous’... https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2055970/neighbours-have-huge-250k-row #freelegaladvice

ROMANCE SCAMMERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Scammers target widowed nan's loneliness - family.” Beware of romance scammers… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cde2kd8znggo.amp #freelegaladvice

WOMAN FINED MORE THAN £8,000 AFTER BLASTING MUSIC

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “London woman fined more than £8,000 after blasting music for seven hours through night enraging neighbours.” What do you think? https://uk.news.yahoo.com/london-woman-fined-over-8-141727276.html #freelegaladvice

FREE CHILD CARE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Get free child care if you are working.” Find out how to apply… https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/apply-for-free-childcare-if-youre-working #freelegaladvice

WOMAN WINS £30,000 COMPENSATION FOR BEING COMPARED TO DARTH VADER

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Woman wins £30,000 compensation for being compared to Darth Vader.” This is very sad… https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/may/07/woman-wins-30000-compensation-for-being-compared-to-darth-vader #freelegaladvice

TRAVEL SCAMS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Travel Scams to Avoid: The Ultimate Guide for Smart Travelers” Planning a holiday this Summer? watch out for these travel scams… https://voyeglobal.com/travel-scams/?srsltid=AfmBOoqF4Bc2a-uZBh5kSaiDL0cot7PgrQavk-mjHi7-ycgbeFwZHDEv #freelegaladvice

UK WOMAN WHO TOOK PILLS DURING LOCKDOWN CLEARED OF ILLEGAL ABORTION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “UK woman who took pills during lockdown cleared of illegal abortion.” Do you agree? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/08/uk-woman-who-took-pills-during-lockdown-cleared-of-abortion #freelegaladvice

CRIMINALS IN ENGLAND AND WALES FACE SANCTIONS FOR REFUSING TO ATTEND SENTENCING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Criminals in England and Wales face sanctions for refusing to attend sentencing.” What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/07/criminals-england-wales-sanctions-refusing-to-attend-sentencing #freelegaladvice

ASSISTED DYING BILL TO INCLUDE PROTECTION FOR NHS STAFF

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part.” This is a good idea… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/05/assisted-dying-bill-to-include-protection-for-nhs-staff-not-wishing-to-take-part #freelegaladvice

ENERGY PRICE CAP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Energy price cap: Why are gas and electricity bills going up and can I fix?” Find out if you can… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58090533 #freelegaladvice

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “DWP benefits and pension payments dates for May 2025” Did you know that Benefits and State Pension are both going up this month? https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dwp-benefits-pension-payment-dates-111307038.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGkXpqFiiKk4f9LcmKB3yjwyYKge2ob7LrdNyKmt1RcbmbUngYGS_l0ZeYeRGaFG8qm6F0wr1kpLG5Hn_t3a9-99axdcsZs_0tCHap4kAphUs5jVtNqB1xlvhGGfYziDXV4biWJQNBp4Gk2PjIATlzBP1T54bJL_c0yTard56hxn #freelegaladvice

CHILD CARE IN THE UK

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-62036045 #freelegaladvice

COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Council tax discount.” Did you know that if you meet certain criteria or are on certain benefits, you may be able to apply for a discount on your council tax discount of up to 100%? https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-council-tax-discount #freelegaladvice

GRANTS AVAILABLE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Grants available”. Did you know that a number of energy suppliers offer help for those struggling with their energy bills? Find out details of this British Gas offer… https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/grants-available/ #freelegaladvice

CHARITABLE GRANTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Charitable grants”. If you are struggling financially, you may be eligible for certain charitable grants. There are a wide range of grants available depending on your circumstances. Find out if you are eligible for a grant… https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/ #freelegaladvice

SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Special Guardianship”. Find out who can apply to become a guardian to your children, should you become very ill and pass away unexpectedly… https://www.gov.uk/apply-special-guardian/who-can-apply #freelegaladvice

SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Special Guardianship”. A friend of ours passed away unexpectedly leaving her children on their own. Have you ever considered what would happen to your children if you pass away suddenly? Find out what Special Guardianship is … https://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/special-guardianship/ #freelegaladvice

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM FRAUD

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “How to protect your property from fraud.” With the increased numbers of fraudsters stealing your home from under your nose, find out what you can do to protect yourself and your property… https://hoa.org.uk/advice/guides-for-homeowners/for-owners/protect-property-fraud/ #freelegaladvice

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Law relating to prenuptial agreements.” Did you know that in the UK, prenuptial agreements are not automatically binding, but they are increasingly recognized and considered by courts? https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/law-relating-to-prenuptial-agreements/ #freelegaladvice

BUSINESS FRAUD: HOW TO PREVENT IT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Business fraud and how to prevent it.” We recently had a case where the client lost his business to fraudsters. Find out how to prevent business fraud… https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/business-fraud/how-to-prevent-business-fraud/ #freelegaladvice

FRAUDSTERS STOLE £850,000 HOME

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Woman fights back against title fraud in £850,000 home theft.” Beware of fraudsters… https://www.titleguardian.com/cases/fraudsters-stole-my-ps850-000-home #freelegaladvice

TESTAMENTARY GUARDIANSHIP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Testamentary Guardianship” - Have you ever considered what would happen to your children if you suddenly became critically ill or died? https://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/testamentary-guardianship/ #freelegaladvice

NEURODIVERSITY AT WORK

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Neurodiversity at work: bridging research, practice and policy.” - Neurodiversity is a broad concept and describes how all humans differ in their thinking and behaviour from each other. Find our more about it… https://www.acas.org.uk/research-and-commentary/neurodiversity-at-work-research-practice-and-policy/report #freelegaladvice

"£270,000 FINE FOR LANDLORDS' ILLEGAL HMO CONVERSION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “£270,000 fine for London landlords’ illegal HMO conversion.” Landlords, this is for you… https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/regulation-law-news/270000-fine-for-london-landlords-illegal-hmo-conversion/#:~:text=There%2C%20the%20judge%20ruled%20that,be%20condoned%20in%20our%20borough.%E2%80%9D #freelegaladvice