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🚨 5 key changes for tenants from 1st May 2026 🏠 The new Renters' Rights Act means: 1. Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions - they need a valid reason. No more bidding wars - landlords can’t ask for more than the advertised rent price. Landlords can only ask for a maximum of one month’s rent upfront. Landlords can’t just say no to pets - they must consider requests reasonably. No more fixed-term tenancy contracts. Rolling contracts will give more flexibility. Find out more at gov.uk/government/pub…

Here are some key dates to be aware of if you’d like to vote in the upcoming May elections. Deadline to register to vote - 11:59pm on Monday 20 April. You can register online or by paper form. Deadline to apply for a postal vote - 5pm on Tuesday 21 April. Deadline to apply for a proxy vote - 5pm on Tuesday 28 April. Deadline to apply for free voter ID for elections in England - 5pm on Tuesday 28 April. Visit gov.uk/register-to-vo… to find out more.

Have your say on digital ID, the new government-issued credentials. Take part in the consultation at …rn-digital-government.campaign.gov.uk/digital-id-con…

21 countries have updated travel advice this week. These are: • Afghanistan • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Bahrain • Egypt • Iran • Iraq • Israel • Jordan • Kuwait • Lebanon • Oman • Pakistan • Palestine • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • Syria • Turkey • Turkmenistan • United Arab Emirates • Yemen If you or someone you know is planning on travelling to or living in one of these countries, search 'foreign travel advice updates' on GOV.UK.

Travel advice has changed for Egypt. 🇪🇬 If you or someone you know is planning to travel to or is living in Egypt, please check the latest guidance and share this. Find out more at gov.uk/foreign-travel…

Travel advice has changed for Turkey. 🇹🇷 If you or someone you know is planning to travel to or is living in Turkey, please check the latest guidance and share this. Find out more at gov.uk/foreign-travel…

You can sign up for email alerts when foreign travel guidance is updated on GOV.UK. Check advice and warnings about travel abroad, including entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences. Just search 'foreign travel advice' on GOV.UK.

You can get email notifications when this advice is updated. Sign up at gov.uk/foreign-travel…

If you or someone you know is living in, travelling to or planning on visiting Cyprus, check the latest travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel…

Find out more at gov.uk/middle-east-up…

There’s updated travel advice for the Middle East. If you know someone living in or travelling to the Middle East, please share this.

If you were born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011, you might have money saved in a Child Trust Fund. Find out more at gov.uk/child-trust-fu…

Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels - here’s how the levels match up. 💼 🎓 Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma. #NAW2026

2026 bank holidays in Northern Ireland 1 January - New Year’s Day 17 March - St Patrick’s Day 3 April - Good Friday 6 April - Easter Monday 4 May - Early May bank holiday 25 May - Spring bank holiday 13 July - Battle of the Boyne (substitute day) 31 August - Summer bank holiday 25 December - Christmas Day 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)

2026 bank holidays in England & Wales: 1 January - New Year’s Day 3 April - Good Friday 6 April - Easter Monday 4 May - Early May bank holiday 25 May - Spring bank holiday 31 August - Summer bank holiday 25 December - Christmas Day 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)

2026 bank holidays in Scotland: 1 January - New Year’s Day 2 January - 2nd January 3 April - Good Friday 4 May - Early May bank holiday 25 May - Spring bank holiday 3 August - Summer bank holiday 30 November - St. Andrew’s Day 25 December - Christmas Day 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)

You may get Cold Weather Payments if you get certain benefits. ❄️ If you’re eligible, you’ll get £25 automatically for each 7-day period of very cold weather between 1 November 2025 and 31 March 2026. Find out more at gov.uk/cold-weather-p… If you live in Scotland, you might get an annual Winter Heating Payment instead. You’ll get this payment regardless of weather conditions in your area.

If you’re in England, check your flood risk and get real-time warnings for your area. Visit check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-war… You can also sign up for free flood alerts by phone, text or email 🏠 #FloodAware #UKWeather

Don’t forget the clocks go back this month! ⏰ This means an extra hour of sleep and shorter evenings ahead.