BBC news: Unmarried mother Siobhan McLaughlin wins Supreme Court benefit case

Aug 31 | 2018
An unmarried mother has won a landmark court case over which could allow her to claim a Widowed Parent's Allowance. The allowance can only be claimed by a surviving partner if that partner was either married to, or in a civil partnership with the deceased. This case questioned whether that restriction unjustifiably discriminates against the surviving partner and/or their children, and breaches their human rights. The Supreme Court has decided that it does, and that has significant implications. Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-45355028 To be kept up to date speak to us about our newsletters, or keep reading our blogs, and follow us on social media. Speak to Lisa Evans for further information.

Independent: Poorer tenants face choice between heat, eat or pay rent, report warns

Aug 29 | 2018
Housing benefits have not been increased in line with local rents since April 2013 and they remain frozen until April 2020, which campaigners say has left many people stuck in 'desperate' situations The government is now being called upon to review the policy and end the freeze immediately. Read the full story here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lowincome-tenants-face-heat-eat-or-pay-rent-choices-a8512486.html To be kept up to date speak to us about our newsletters, or keep reading our blogs, follow us on Facebook, or attend one of our training events. Speak to Kirsty for further information.

#VentYourRent is trending on social media

Aug 24 | 2018
#VentYourRent is trending on social media; if you are one of the 1.85 million households having to wait longer than you should for your landlord to fix a problem contact our Housing Department on 0330 123 1131. Read the full story here: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/7065503/renters-post-pictures-of-damp-mould-filled-flats-as-campaigners-call-for-fairer-terms-for-tenants/

Divorcees speed up proceedings by lying, poll finds

Aug 15 | 2018
Currently couples who wish to split must cite a reason that the marriage is unviable, such as unreasonable behaviour or adultery on the part of one party. A recent law firm revealed that three out of ten people going through divorce lie about the reasons for their marriage breakdown. The full story is available here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6061279/Divorcees-speed-proceedings-lying-poll-finds.html If you require advice and/or assistance contact our Lisa Evans on 0330 123 1131 who can provide specialist legal advice on the process and grounds for divorce.

BBC News: Social Housing proposals 'to give tenants greater powers'

Aug 14 | 2018
The Government has released proposals for tenants in social housing in England to have greater powers. Plans include introducing landlord ratings to hold bad practice to account, and providing the regulator with "sharper teeth" to intervene on issues that matter most to tenants. It also outlines changes to make it easier for tenants to own their homes, such as allowing them to use the government's shared ownership scheme to purchase as little as 1% of their property each year. Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45176684 To be kept up to date on the proposals speak to us about our newsletters, or keep reading our blogs, follow us on Facebook, or attend one of our training events. Speak to Kirsty for further information.

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