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Monday, 30 June 2025
COVERT RECORDINGS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Family Justice Council Guidance on Covert Recordings in Family Law proceedings concerning children.” Find out what covert recordings are and why it is important…
https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/family-justice-council-guidance-on-covert-recordings-in-family-law-proceedings-concerning-children/
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Sunday, 29 June 2025
VICTIMS AND COURTS BILL
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights.” What do you think of the new Victims and Courts Bill?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czr8v24g6gxo
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Saturday, 28 June 2025
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Legal Ease – Reasonable adjustments and employment.” Find out what reasonable adjustments mean and how they affect disabled workers…
https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/resource/legal-ease-reasonable-adjustments-and-employment/
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Friday, 27 June 2025
ADVISORY FUEL RATES 2025
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Advisory fuel rates 2025” for those using company cars…
https://www.driversnote.co.uk/blog/advisory-fuel-rates-2025
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Thursday, 26 June 2025
MENOPAUSE & THE WORKPLACE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Menopause Workplace Pledge.” Are you suffering from menopause? Check the signs…
https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/menopause-workplace-pledge/
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025
SPOTTING SIGNS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Domestic abuse – spotting the signs in the workplace.” Watch out for these signs that an employee or work colleague is a victim of domestic abuse…
https://www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk/my-office/opcc-news/2021/november-2021/domestic-abuse--spotting-the-signs-in-the-workplace/
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Tuesday, 24 June 2025
ACCIDENTS ON HIGHWAYS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Council liability in cases of personal injury suffered on public highways.” This article by RPCLegal is worth reading by ALL road users…
https://www.rpclegal.com/thinking/insurance-and-reinsurance/council-liability-in-cases-of-personal-injury-suffered-on-public-highways/
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Monday, 23 June 2025
PERFORMANCE. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“A time for consensus: how can workplace collaboration be built from organisation to nation?” Employers, don’t miss this…
https://www.acas.org.uk/research-and-commentary/a-time-for-consensus-how-can-workplace-collaboration-be-built-from-organisation-to-nation
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Sunday, 22 June 2025
REMOTE WORK EMPLOYMENT
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“It is OK to work from home to supervise gardeners, employment tribunal rules.” Do you agree?
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/may/27/remote-work-employment-tribunal
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ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND WHIPLASH
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Revised whiplash tariff now approved.” If you have been an accident and have suffered whiplash, please read this…
https://www.officialinjuryclaim.org.uk/news/revised-whiplash-tariff-now-approved/
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Saturday, 21 June 2025
POLICE LIVE RECOGNITION CAMERAS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Live facial recognition cameras may become ‘commonplace’ as police use soars.” Are you comfortable with this idea or do you think this is ‘big brother’ at its most frightening?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/24/police-live-facial-recognition-cameras-england-and-wales
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DOGS SAFETY IN HOT WEATHER
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Is it illegal to leave your dog in a hot car? UK law explained as temperatures soar.” As the Met Office forecasts a heatwave for much of the UK this weekend, please don’t leave your dog in the car…
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dog-hot-car-law-illegal-uk-weather-heatwave-102200943.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGkXpqFiiKk4f9LcmKB3yjwyYKge2ob7LrdNyKmt1RcbmbUngYGS_l0ZeYeRGaFG8qm6F0wr1kpLG5Hn_t3a9-99axdcsZs_0tCHap4kAphUs5jVtNqB1xlvhGGfYziDXV4biWJQNBp4Gk2PjIATlzBP1T54bJL_c0yTard56hxn#:~:text=If%20a%20dog%20became%20ill,of%20up%20to%20%C2%A320%2C000.
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Friday, 20 June 2025
MANDATORY CASTRATION FOR SEX OFFENDERS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Experts ‘would refuse to take part in mandatory castration for sex offenders.” Do you agree with the mandatory castration?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/22/experts-would-refuse-to-take-part-in-mandatory-castration-for-sex-offenders
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RESPONSIBILITY OF NEIGHBOURS' TREE PVERHANGING YOUR GARDEN
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Lawyer explains who's responsible if a neighbour's tree overhangs your garden.” Passionate gardeners, this is for you…
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/2067127/lawyer-explains-who-s-responsible-neighbour-s-tree-overhangs-your-garden
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Thursday, 19 June 2025
WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Calling a colleague a 'weirdo' is discrimination as it may 'violate their dignity', tribunal rules.” Do you agree with this judgement?
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/calling-a-colleague-a-weirdo-is-discrimination-as-it-may-violate-their-dignity-tribunal-rules/ar-AA1GqADK
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Wednesday, 18 June 2025
HOMEOWNERS FINED £20,000 FOR CUTTING GARDEN TREES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Homeowners face fine of up to £20k for cutting garden trees.” - Many people don’t realise that trees in residential gardens may be protected…
https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25222159.homeowners-fined-20k-cutting-garden-trees/
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Tuesday, 17 June 2025
MOTORING NEWS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“UK households who keep cars on driveway face £100 fine and 'legal trouble'” - Did you know that?
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/uk-households-who-keep-cars-31784671?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
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Monday, 16 June 2025
DVLA DRIVING LINCENCE CHANGES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“DVLA driving licence changes to be introduced this week - check to see if it affects you.” Drivers, don’t miss this…
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/dvla-driving-licence-changes-to-be-introduced-this-week-check-to-see-if-it-affects-you/ar-AA1GiBvS?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=cb1db886041e4091904fb90d5563d148&ei=43
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Sunday, 15 June 2025
RULES FOR LEAVING CHILDREN ALONE AT HOME
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Legal age for children to be left at home alone as summer approaches.” Parents, don’t miss this…
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/family-relationships/legal-age-for-children-to-be-left-at-home-alone-as-summer-approaches/ar-AA1GgBRC?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=20ee43c7bbf74438a4acac64f38e0c0d&ei=40
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Saturday, 14 June 2025
RULES TO PAINT NEIGHBOUR'S FENCE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Can my neighbour paint my fence?” The important rules to know…
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24304784.can-neighbour-paint-fence-important-rules-know/
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Friday, 13 June 2025
NEIGHBOURS AND FENCES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Can I go into my neighbour's garden to fix my fence?” - Find out if you need permission to enter your neighbour’s garden to fix your fence…
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/25217410.can-go-neighbours-garden-fix-fence/
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Thursday, 12 June 2025
LANDLORD FINED FOR ILLEGALLY EVICTING TENANT
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Cambridgeshire landlord given hefty fine for illegally evicting a tenant.” Landlords, illegal eviction is not worthy…
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/cambridgeshire-landlord-given-hefty-fine-31800288
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Wednesday, 11 June 2025
MOTHER STOLE INHERITANCE MONEY FROM DAUGHTERS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Our mum went to jail for stealing our inheritance” This is shocking…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgdzznggdvo#:~:text=On%20Monday%2C%20%5BKatherine%5DHill,mother%20now%2C%22%20said%20Jessica.
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Tuesday, 10 June 2025
FAMILY CRITICISES LAW CHANGE ON PAEDOPHILES PARENTAL RIGHTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights.” What do you think?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czr8v24g6gxo
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Monday, 9 June 2025
CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER'S UNITE TO CALL FOR EQUAL PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Children’s Commissioners unite to call for equal protection for children from assault in UK.”What do you think?
https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/news-and-blogs/childrens-commissioners-unite-to-call-for-equal-protection-for-children-from-assault-in-uk/
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Sunday, 8 June 2025
PEOPLE COULD BE ASKED TO PROVE BIOLOGICAL SEX UNDER NEW EHRC CODE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“People could be asked to prove biological sex under new EHRC code.” What do you think?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wgg1kj97zo
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CHILD SUPPORT RATES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Rates of Child Support” - Find out how to calculate Child Support…
https://cmsas.com/cms-calculations/rates-of-child-support/
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Saturday, 7 June 2025
HOW TO SECURE YOUR HOME WHEN YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“How to secure your home when you’re on holiday.” Find out very useful tips to keep your home safe while you are on holiday…
https://simplisafe.co.uk/blog/how-to-secure-your-home-when-youre-on-holiday
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Friday, 6 June 2025
CRUISE TRAVEL ADVICE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Cruise Travel Advice” - Going on a cruise this Summer? Make sure you check for this health advice…
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/general-travel-health-advice/cruises
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Thursday, 5 June 2025
WHAT TO DO IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY ABROAD
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“What to do in a Medical Emergency Abroad. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE.” It’s better be safe than sorry…
https://www.travelinsuranceexplained.co.uk/all-travel-insurance-advice/what-to-do-in-a-medical-emergency-abroad/
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Wednesday, 4 June 2025
SUMMER HOLIDAYS: WHO HAS WHAT TIME WITH THE CHILDREN?
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Summer Holidays: who has what time with the children?” Parents, this is a great article from Russell Cook to help both parents reach an agreement in regards to children’s holiday…
https://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/news-and-insights/news/summer-holidays-who-has-what-time-with-the-children
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Tuesday, 3 June 2025
FAMILY SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Can you take kids on term-time holidays without being fined?” If you are considering taking your child or children out of school even for one day in order to go on holiday, READ THIS…
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/school-holiday-fines/
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Monday, 2 June 2025
2025 BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANIES AND POLICIES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Best travel insurance companies and policies 2025” Find out the best travel insurance policy for your holiday…
https://www.which.co.uk/money/insurance/travel-insurance/travel-insurance-reviews/best-and-worst-travel-insurance-ad1xp1C7eKFR
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Sunday, 1 June 2025
END OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT OF CHILDREN IN ENGLAND
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Most safeguarding professionals support the end of physical punishment of children in England.” How about you?
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/news-opinion/2025/most-safeguarding-professionals-support-end-of-physical-punishment-of-children-in-england/
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TAKING YOUR PET ON HOLIDAY
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Taking your pet on holiday.” Find out how to enjoy your holidays with your pets whilst keeping them happy and stress-free…
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/holiday
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