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Thursday, 30 April 2026
PRIVATE RENTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Private rents in Great Britain stop rising for first time since 2017.” Do you agree?
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/apr/16/private-rents-great-britain-stop-rising-cut-prices-rightmove
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Wednesday, 29 April 2026
NEW TENANCY LAW
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Landlords rush to evict tenants and raise rents before new rules come into force on 1 May.” The new tenancy law is coming up…
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/buytolet/article-15748059/Landlords-rush-evict-tenants-raise-rents-new-rules-come-force-1-May.html
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
HOLIDAY PAY
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Worker who couldn’t take time off for 25 years awarded £400k by tribunal.” Great story…
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/10/worker-wins-400k-in-unused-holiday-pay/
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Monday, 27 April 2026
UNFAIR DISMISSAL
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“North Sea pilot was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing.” Interesting case…
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26011375.north-sea-pilot-unfairly-dismissed-whistleblowing/#:~:text=A%20tribunal%20unanimously%20found%20that,caused%20him%20severe%20back%20pain.
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Sunday, 26 April 2026
ARE YOU OVERCROWDED?
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Check if your home is overcrowded by law.” Did you know that landlords and agents break the law if they allow tenancies to become overcrowded?
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/repairs/check_if_your_home_is_overcrowded_by_law
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Saturday, 25 April 2026
WORKING FROM HOME
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Working From Home Tax Relief 2026: What Finance Teams Need to Know” This is valuable information…
https://captureexpense.com/blog/working-from-home-tax-relief-26/
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Friday, 24 April 2026
NEW EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Sick pay rule changes to benefit up to 9.6m UK workers, TUC says.” - Find out the new rights for workers…
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/apr/06/sick-pay-rule-changes-benefit-uk-workers-tuc
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Thursday, 23 April 2026
TRADE UNION REQUIREMENTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Trade union requirements” - Find out the latest changes made to the trade union recognition process…
https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/employers/trade-union-requirements/
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026
WHISTLEBLOWING AT WORK
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Whistleblowing at Work: What someone can whistleblow about” Did you know that from 6 April, workers who report sexual harassment at work can benefit from protection under whistleblowing law?
https://www.acas.org.uk/whistleblowing-at-work/what-someone-can-whistleblow-about
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026
PATERNITY AND PARENTAL LEAVE RIGHTS - NEW CHANGES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Your Paternity and Parental Leave Rights” - Find out what is changing…
https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/employee/paternity-and-unpaid-parental-leave/
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Monday, 20 April 2026
STATUTORY SICK PAY CHANGES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Statutory sick pay changes 2026” - Employers and employees, find out the key changes to statutory sick pay…
https://www.acas.org.uk/statutory-sick-pay-changes-2026#:~:text=The%20changes,lower%2Dpaid%20staff%2C%20now%20qualify
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Sunday, 19 April 2026
THE RISE ON HOUSEHOLD ENERGY BILLS TO COUNCIL TAX
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you” - Find out how the bill changes and how they affect you…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyeke8z871o
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Saturday, 18 April 2026
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact” - Do you think this is enough?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36r7jk6093o
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Friday, 17 April 2026
NEW RULES ON CANCELLING SUBSCRIPTIONS AND GETTING REFUND
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds” - This is really good…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg0v36ek2go
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Thursday, 16 April 2026
INHERITANCE FRAUDSTER
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Shameless fraudster pocketed £166k inheritance intended for his own family members.” Be careful who you trust to act as executor for your estate…
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/shameless-fraudster-pocketed-166k-inheritance-144659938.html
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Wednesday, 15 April 2026
FAMILY VOTING WARNING
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Husbands who tell wives how to vote could face jail as ‘family voting’ warning issued.” What do you think?
https://www.gbnews.com/politics/local-elections-husbands-wives-vote-jail-family-voting-warning
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Tuesday, 14 April 2026
FAKE PET ADVERTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Scam warning as major bank reports surge in fake pet adverts – what to watch out for.” Are you a pet owner? Don’t miss this…
https://www.aol.com/articles/major-uk-bank-issues-warning-230100119.html
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Monday, 13 April 2026
FINANCIAL REMEDIES GUIDE 2026
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Financial Remedies Guide 2026” - Out now…
https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/financial-remedies-guide-2026/
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PARENTAL MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOL OUTCOMES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Links between parental mental health, child mental health, and school outcomes, England: 2021 to 2022” - This is worthy reading…
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/childhealth/bulletins/linksbetweenparentalmentalhealthchildmentalhealthandschooloutcomesengland/2021to2022
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Sunday, 12 April 2026
CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER'S LETTER
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Children at heart of 'problem-solving' blueprint for family lawyers.” That’s good news…
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/children-at-heart-of-problem-solving-blueprint-for-family-lawyers/5126173.article
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Saturday, 11 April 2026
GOVERNMENT TO TAG EXTRA OFFENDERS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Government announces plans to tag thousands of extra offenders.” What do you think?
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-plans-to-tag-thousands-of-extra-offenders
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Friday, 10 April 2026
CHILD CRUELTY OFFENCES
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences” - Did you know that child cruelty convictions will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders?
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-register-for-people-convicted-of-child-cruelty-offences
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Thursday, 9 April 2026
CAFCASS LAUNCH ANIMATED FILM FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“New animated film seeks to help children & young people who are involved in family court proceedings.” Excellent…
https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/new-animated-film-seeks-help-children-young-people-who-are-involved-family-court-proceedings
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BENEFIT FRAUD
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“'Housebound' benefit cheat caught ziplining in Mexico.” How do you feel after reading this?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4vmw27x13o
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KINSHIP CARERS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Foundations to undertake kinship financial allowances pilot evaluation in seven local areas.” Kinship carers, this is for you…
https://foundations.org.uk/foundations-to-undertake-kinship-allowances-pilot-evaluation/
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Wednesday, 8 April 2026
BANKUPT DAD JAILED OVER SCHOOL DEBT
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Bankrupt Hertfordshire dad jailed over dodging school fee debt.” What do you think?
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/bankrupt-hertfordshire-dad-jailed-over-100959546.html
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HONOUR BASED ABUSE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’- based abuse.” Finally…
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-laws-to-protect-victims-of-honour-based-abuse
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Tuesday, 7 April 2026
NEW LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT CHILDREN IN CARE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“New legislation to keep brothers and sisters connected in care” Great news…
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-legislation-to-keep-brothers-and-sisters-connected-in-care
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DOMESTIC ABUSE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Revealed: The true toll of female suicides with domestic abuse at their core.” Very sad…
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/15/number-uk-women-suicide-domestic-abuse-under-reported-say-experts
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Monday, 6 April 2026
RAGS-TO-RICHES FAMILY DISPUTE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Rags-to-riches textile millionaires in court battle with their son-in-law as they accuse him of 'smash and grab' raid on £10m business empire.” What do you think?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15680681/Textile-daughter-husband-sues-ownership-firm.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
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INTIMATE IMAGE ABUSE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“New law to require tech companies take down non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours.” Great news…
https://refuge.org.uk/news/new-law-to-require-tech-companies-take-down-non-consensual-intimate-images-within-48-hours/
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Sunday, 5 April 2026
LANDMARK SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION TRIAL
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds.” Everyone should know this…
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/25/jury-verdict-us-first-social-media-addiction-trial-meta-youtube
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EXPERT PSYCHOLOGISTS IN FAMILY COURT
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Family Division president issues ‘firm’ guidance over unregistered experts.” Excellent…
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/family-courts-warned-over-unqualified-experts/5125978.article
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Saturday, 4 April 2026
ROMANCE SCAM
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Fraudster jailed for conning men into funding her lavish lifestyle.” Watch out for romance scammers…
https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/news/wiltshire/news/2026/march-2026/fraudster-jailed-for-conning-men-into-funding-her-lavish-lifestyle/
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CHILDEN & YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Committees to examine children and young people’s mental health in new inquiry.” At last…
https://www.healthcare-management.uk/mps-launch-inquiry-people-mental-health
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Friday, 3 April 2026
ROMANCE SCAM
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Ombudsman sees more than 500 romance scam complaints.” This is really sad…
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ombudsman-sees-more-500-romance-162102138.html
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WOMEN IN UK PRISON
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“The UK scandal of women handcuffed while in labour: ‘I was so shocked when the restraints weren’t removed’.” Shocking…
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/04/the-scandal-of-women-handcuffed-while-in-labour-i-was-so-shocked-when-the-restraints-werent-removed
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Thursday, 2 April 2026
TAILGATING TO BECOME CRIMINAL OFFENCE
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence.” What do you think?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj0v8z7pm6eo
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Jailed for losing a pregnancy: how progress on El Salvador’s harsh anti-abortion law is unravelling.” After reading this, women will feel happy to live in this country…
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/02/el-salvador-bukele-anti-abortion-laws-women-criminalised-obstetric-crisis-miscarriage-rights
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Wednesday, 1 April 2026
PENSIONER TAKES COURT ACTION TO GET POTHOLES FILLED
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Driver's pothole legal action disappoints council.” Do you agree with this…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17vgjdyn5do
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PRIVATE SCHOOL
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees.” Do you agree?
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/27/appeal-court-rejects-challenge-vat-uk-private-school-fees
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