The hidden dangers of ‘buy now pay later’ deals
The use of ‘buy now pay later’ deals, offered by companies such as Klarna, Clearpay, and LayBuy, has grown enormously over the past year, particularly with younger shoppers. However, despite…
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Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week
This week marks Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. As well as being a deeply traumatic experience with a devastating impact, suffering abuse can also cause a series of…
Problems at work? We’re here to help
We are delighted to be expanding our employment advice with the recruitment of our new discrimination caseworker. Lance Baynham joined our team this month, although he is not new to…
Further extension to the ban on enforcing evictions
Just days before the ban on enforcing evictions was due to be lifted, the Government announced that it would be extended for another six weeks as a result of the…
It’s such a relief to know I can finally move on with my life
‘My landlord was seeking possession of my property and served me with a section 21 notice. I knew about the court duty scheme, so at my court hearing I asked…
Knowing I had representation at court was a real weight off my shoulders
‘I was renting a property with my adult children. When my son’s wife’s work visa came through, the two of them decided to move into their own place, so in…
Insolvency – is it always the last resort?
Declaring yourself bankrupt is seen as a last resort for many. Eva van der Spek, money advice caseworker at the Law Centre, explains why insolvency, despite the negative stigma, can…
2025 Holiday Season – Updates to Our Service Hours
As the holiday season approaches, we want to keep you informed about our office hours and service availability. Please take note of the following changes: Our offices will be closed to…
When I heard the news my knees were shaking – I felt I’d won the Lottery!
‘I’m a young mum with two kids. I’ve been renting my property from the council since I was seventeen but because I suffer from severe depression, sometimes I find it…
If it wasn’t for the help of the Law Centre, I wouldn’t be in my house today. I was on the verge of losing everything.
‘At the time I ran into problems I was living with my four children, three of whom were adults. They’d become quite controlling of me and stopped paying any contributions…