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Find out if the defendant is worth suing
Before you start a court case, it's vital to check if they can actually pay you if you win. Suing someone with no money, assets, or insurance can be a waste of time and money. This guide provides a simple checklist of free and low-cost things you can do to find out if the person or company you plan to take to court will be able to pay you if you win. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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How to sort out work problems informally
If you have a problem at work, you don't have to just put up with it. It might be that your shifts have changed or it might be problematic behaviour from a colleague, line manager, or customer. Follow the tips in this guide to resolve the problem informally. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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Negotiating with your workplace
There may be times when you need to negotiate with your employer – perhaps because you want to change your working hours, pay, or where you work from. Maybe you need to negotiate when you take your holiday or extra leave? Or perhaps you want them to deal with an issue in a different way. Check out our tips for how to make sure it goes well.
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Gatekeeping of homelessness assistance for refugees: report launch and strategy workshop
Following the publication of Advicenow's new research report ‘Go away and fill out this massive form’: Local authority gatekeeping of homelessness assistance for refugees' we would like to invite you to the report launch and strategy workshop on Tuesday 13th October 2026, 2-4pm. Our research finds...
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Universal Credit (UC)
Universal Credit is the main benefit for working age people - whether you are in low-paid work, are looking for work, or unable to work because of a sickness or disability. There are lots of things that can go wrong with your Universal Credit payments - we have help for you if you have not been given the right decision about your fitness for work, if you have been given an unfair sanction, or if you have an overpayment you cannot afford to repay. All unfair decisions should be challenged. See below for our help and advice. This information applies in England, Wales, and Scotland. It will also
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How to write useful evidence for a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) application or appeal
A guide for doctors, medical staff, social workers, and other professionals. It explains how to write effective evidence for ESA or Universal Credit’s health element so that your patient gets the right support if they are not well enough to work. This information applies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
