CHANGES HAPPENING IN THE UK SCHOOLS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “3 Big Changes Parents Need To Know About Before Schools In England Go Back” - Parents and carers, check this out… https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/changes-schools-england-autumn-term_uk_6a7b83b7e4b0b34a98235246 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ROAD CRIME VICTIMS FEEL FORGOTTEN

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds” - Do you agree? https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/13/victims-commissioner-road-crime-england-wales #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “More women will die if domestic abusers leave prison early, victim’s parents warn” - What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/17/more-women-will-die-if-domestic-abusers-leave-prison-early-victims-parents-warn #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHILDRENS SOCIAL CARE STATISTICS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Four key messages from Ofsted’s latest children’s social care statistics” - Find out what provisions are available to children in care and families involved with children’s social care… https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/four-key-messages-from-ofsteds-latest-childrens-social-care-statistics #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Deprivation of liberty and children and young people after AGNI” - find out if the arrangements for a person’s care might give rise to a deprivation of liberty… https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/deprivation-of-liberty-and-children-and-young-people-after-agni #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHILDREN IN THE CARE SYSTEM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Supporting care experienced students: A handbook for professionals working in higher education (updated)” - If you work with children in the care system, you need to read this handbook… https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/supporting-care-experienced-students-a-handbook-for-professionals-working-in-higher-education/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

COHABITATION REFORMS RISK DECREASING POPULATION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Marriage-lite plans threaten to cut births by over 75,000 a year – new study finds” - What do you think? https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/newsroom/marriage-lite-plans-threaten-to-cut-births-by-over-75000-a-year-new-study-finds #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “The government must be tougher on social media platforms to keep children safe” - how do you think we can keep children safe on social media? https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/news-opinion/2026/childline-top-social-platforms/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CHILD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told” - Do you think the Child Maintenance system is failing parents and children? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3re5ew8do #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

PET FRIENDLY PROPERTIES DROP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change” - Have you, or someone you know, had problems finding a pet friendly place to rent? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj3gd312d8yo #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ZERO HOURS CONTRACT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year” - Are you employing staff on a Zero hours contract? You need to read this… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l525k76d0o #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FAILED UNFAIR DISMISSAL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Property manager daughter takes family to Tribunal over ‘unfair dismissal’” - Another unusual case of unfair dismissal worth reading… https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/regulation-law-news/property-manager-daughter-takes-family-to-tribunal-over-unfair-dismissal/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

104 YEAR OLD LANDLORD WINS APPEAL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “104-year-old landlord wins appeal over banning order” - Such an interesting case… https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/104-year-old-landlord-wins-appeal-over-banning-order #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM RULES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules” - A last check before school starts… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrvq1y442vo #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

WORKING FROM HOME NEGATIVE SIDE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Is working from home holding you back in your career?” - Find out the negative side of working from home… https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct9902 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MARITAL STATUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Population estimates by marital status and living arrangements, England and Wales: 2025” - Did you know that marriage remains the most common form of legal partnership status, despite its continuing decline? https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/bulletins/populationestimatesbymaritalstatusandlivingarrangements/2025 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

APPRENTICESHIP

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?” Find all about what is an apprenticeship, how much do apprentices get paid and what careers can they lead to? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51xenx7pvqo #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SAFETY IN THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SECURE ESTATE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to March 2026” - Rape, serious child sex and other grooming offences will be barred from upcoming changes to prison sentences, protecting the public from these dangerous criminals… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rape-serious-child-sex-and-grooming-offences-barred-from-sentencing-changes #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LEGAL AID

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Help with paying legal costs” - Find out what types of cases you can apply for legal aid… https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/public/for-public-visitors/using-a-solicitor/help-with-paying-legal-costs #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NEW DRIVING RULE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Massive surge in MOT bookings as Andy Burnham government considers new rule which could see points on licence” - Drivers, make sure you do have a valid MOT… https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/massive-surge-mot-bookings-andy-34419982 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Worker with ADHD wins £19k after police failed to provide headphones” - Slowly we are learning that to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ is the employers’ responsibility… https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/worker-with-adhd-wins-19k-after-police-failed-to-provide-headphones #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CATS MICROCHIPPING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Cat owners issued strict 21-day warning or face £500 fine as new law in force” - Cat owners, don’t miss this… https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/cat-owners-issued-strict-21-084924000.html #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FRAUDLENT CARER

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Grandma 'milked like cash cow' as 'brass neck' fraudster plundered her £300k savings” - This is really sad and we hope more will be done to protect the vulnerable from fraudulent carers… https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/grandma-milked-until-she-dry-120500000.html #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

UNFAIR DISMISSAL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Goldman Sachs ordered to pay male banker £1.45 million for sex discrimination” - Interesting case… https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/goldman-sachs-ordered-pay-male-banker-145-million-sex-discrimination-2026-07-29/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FRAUD BY ABUSE OF POSITION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Woman stole £50,000 from employer to spend on holidays and Shein and Zara” - Fraud by abuse of position is a serious crime… https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-stole-50000-employer-spend-34392374.amp #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LEGAL AID

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Bar Council calls for legal aid to be considered essential public service alongside NHS and education” - Wouldn’t that be great? https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar-council-calls-for-legal-aid-to-be-considered-essential-public-service-alongside-nhs-and-education.html #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HOSEPIPE BAN

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban” - Don’t miss this… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2gdd7nlyno #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HOME OFFICE MAJOR CHANGE TO ASYLUM INTERVIEWS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “A major change to asylum interviews from 3rd August 2026” - From today the Home Office is changing the way it handles some asylum claims… https://righttoremain.org.uk/a-major-change-to-asylum-interviews-from-3-august-2026/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SINGLE SEX TOILETS CHANGE TO BIRTH SEX ONLY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “From 5th August, thousands of single-sex toilets will need to change to be birth sex only.” Do you agree? https://news.sky.com/story/from-5-august-thousands-of-single-sex-toilets-will-need-to-change-to-be-birth-sex-only-13563707 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Hello, this is Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 3RD AUGUST to MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2025. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER, 2025 from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE SESSION to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an email at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at IDEAS HUB. 6, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1XB (at the back of Waterstone’s Bookshop) If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ENERGY BILLS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August” - Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut energy costs… https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/23/uk-households-free-install-plug-in-balcony-solar-panels #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice