The History behind Black Friday
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The History behind Black Friday

Black Friday has become a defining moment globally, marking the start of the festive shopping season and generating billions in consumer spending. However, its origins are more complex than one single day of sales and shopping. The term “Black Friday” has evolved significantly over time, shaped by economics, culture and social change, since it’s development from nineteenth-century financial turmoil to its modern role as an international phenomenon.

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Government Guides for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
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Government Guides for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025

Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent, the government have been very hard at work publishing and updating guidance for the different elements of the Act.

It is important to note that the guidance has been updated since it was first published, so make sure that the latest version is referenced.

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A Section 21 is NOT an Eviction Notice
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A Section 21 is NOT an Eviction Notice

Since the Government's white paper titled ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’ was published in June 2022, there has been constant reference to a Section 21 Notice being an ‘eviction notice.’ The headline across government publications and the national press was and still is :-

“No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May” - BBC

“In just under six months, private renters will no longer face being served with a Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice.” - ““We’re calling time on no fault evictions” - Housing Secretary, Steve Reed & MHCLG

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Severe Winter Weather Warning
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Severe Winter Weather Warning

As the weather begins to change, so do our behaviours, the requirements we need to put in place to stay safe and ensure that those around us who are vulnerable, stay safe.

Why is winter weather a risk to our health?

Cold temperatures have an impact on our health, but there are other risks in winter including physical injuries from slips, trips and falls.

As we get older it becomes harder for our bodies to detect how cold we are, and it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for our health. For older people in particular, the longer the exposure to the cold, the more risk of heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, depression, worsening arthritis and increased accidents at home (associated with loss of strength and dexterity in the hands).

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