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UK right to work share code: how to get it and how long it lasts
A UK employer must check your right to work. Non‑citizens do this with an online share code. Here is how to get one, what it shows and how long it lasts.
Free school transport in England: when the council must pay
If the school is far away, there is no safe walking route, or your child cannot walk because of special needs, the council pays for transport. Here are the thresholds for 2026/27.
How to appeal a council EHC plan decision at the SEND Tribunal
If the council refuses to assess your child's special educational needs, or you disagree with the plan, you can appeal to an independent tribunal. Here is what you can challenge and by when.
English at B2, no debts, clean record: the new settlement checks
The reform rewrites the checks as well as the timings: English rises to B2, government debt becomes a bar, and any UK criminal record means refusal.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms: a landlord's duties
At least one smoke alarm per storey, a CO alarm by fuel-burning appliances and a fine of up to £5,000 per breach. What the law in England requires, per GOV.UK.
Free pharmacy blood pressure check in the UK: who can get one and what the numbers mean
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms but raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Many UK pharmacies check it free for adults aged 40 and over — here is what the numbers mean.
Already living in Britain: do the new settlement rules apply to me?
There is no general exemption for people already in the country. But targeted transitional arrangements apply to care workers, nursing auxiliaries, teaching assistants and the pre-April 2024 Skilled Worker cohort.
Noisy neighbours in the UK: where to complain and how to act within the law
Loud music, a barking dog, night-time DIY — there is a clear order of steps for noisy neighbours in the UK. It starts with a conversation and can end with a council complaint or even court.
Prepayment meters: when a supplier cannot force one on you
The over-75s, families with children under 2 and the seriously ill cannot be forced onto prepayment. What a supplier must do, under Ofgem's rules.
Settlement in Britain must now be earned: three years, five or ten
The Home Office set out a new settlement model on 2 November. The near-automatic five years is gone: the wait now depends on earnings, occupation and compliance, with ten years as the new default.
Free NHS mental health support: you can refer yourself, no GP needed
For anxiety and low mood in England you can get free NHS mental health support — and refer yourself, without seeing a doctor first. Here is who it is for and how it works.
Child Trust Funds in the UK: government to ease access to savings for young disabled people
On 3 November 2026 the UK government said it will make it easier to access Child Trust Fund savings for young disabled people. At present their families have to go through a court.
Bank of England raises Bank Rate to 4%: what borrowers and businesses should check
The Bank of England raised Bank Rate from 3.75% to 4% by an 8–1 vote. Businesses should review variable-rate borrowing and the cost of new finance.
Next-generation airport scanners in Britain: what changes and what can be searched
London Luton has installed ten next-generation security lanes with CT scanners. Using the official rules: whether screening is now staff-free, whether you can carry more liquid, what officers may search on departure and arrival, and what you can refuse.
Driving in winter: what the law requires in snow and ice
Clearing all snow from your windows is a legal duty, and stopping distances on ice grow tenfold. A look at the Highway Code from the source.
HRT for menopause in the UK: what it is, who it helps and how to get it on the NHS
HRT eases menopause symptoms and helps protect the bones. Here is what forms it comes in and how to get it on the NHS.
Self Assessment tax return in the UK: the deadline is 31 January 2027, and what late filing costs
If you file a Self Assessment tax return in the UK, your online return for the last tax year must be filed — and the tax paid — by 31 January 2027. Miss it and the penalty starts at £100.
DoLS: how the law protects those who cannot decide for themselves
If a care home keeps someone under constant supervision, it must be lawfully authorised and justified. How the DoLS safeguards work, from the source.
Newborn blood spot test in the UK: what the heel prick is and which conditions it finds
At five days old, babies in the UK are offered the heel prick test — a drop of blood checked for ten rare but serious conditions at once. Here is why it matters.
A default pension for private sector workers: what is changing
The government wants to give private sector workers a ready-made pension and new collective schemes. Here is what changes and when.
Divorce in England and Wales: you no longer have to prove whose fault it was
In England and Wales you can divorce if you have been married over a year and the marriage has permanently broken down. You no longer have to blame your spouse. Here is the process and cost.
HPV vaccine in the UK: who gets it free on the NHS and how late you can catch up
The HPV vaccine protects against several cancers and genital warts. In the UK it is given free to teenagers in school year 8, and missed doses can be caught up on the NHS until age 25.
Japanese knotweed in the UK: do you have to remove it, and what the law requires
Japanese knotweed is an aggressive weed that damages gardens and foundations. You do not have to remove it by law, but you must stop it spreading onto other land.
UK pension reform: government proposes a 'default pension' for 17 million workers
On 3 November 2026 the UK government proposed reforming private pensions: schemes would have to offer a 'default pension' — a lifelong income rather than just a savings pot. Here is what it means.
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