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Clear help when things
feel overwhelming.

Free, plain-English guidance on your rights in the UK — whether you're facing eviction, a benefit refusal, unfair dismissal, or debt pressure.

No legal jargon. No judgement. Covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Know Your Rights UK
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Describe what's happening and I'll give you clear, specific guidance based on UK law for your nation.

Which part of the UK are you in — England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland?

Describe your situation…
📖Based on current UK law
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿All four UK nations
🔒Private & confidential
💬Plain English — no jargon
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What do you need help with?

Select a topic to browse plain-English guides — or describe your situation directly to get personalised guidance.

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Benefits
Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, Housing Benefit
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Employment
Dismissal, redundancy, sick pay, discrimination
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Housing
Eviction, repairs, deposits, rent increases
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Debt
Bailiffs, CCJs, breathing space, DAS Scotland
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Council
Council tax, housing applications, complaints
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Consumer Rights
Faulty goods, refunds, online shopping

Common situations we help with

Not sure where to start? Select the situation closest to yours.

My landlord won't fix the heating or mouldI've received a Section 21 eviction noticeMy Universal Credit has been sanctionedBailiffs are contacting me about a debtI was dismissed from my jobI can't afford my debt repaymentsMy benefits claim has been refusedI can't pay my council tax

How it works

Three steps from problem to action — no experience needed.

Step 1
Describe your situation
Tell us what's happening in plain English. It doesn't matter if you don't know the right words — just explain the problem as you'd describe it to a friend.
Step 2
Get clear guidance
You'll receive specific, practical advice based on current UK law for your nation — with the steps you need to take, the rights you have, and the deadlines that matter.
Step 3
Take action
Follow step-by-step guidance, or get a professionally drafted formal letter — ready to print, sign, and send. No legal experience required.

How our guidance is built

Every response is generated using current UK legislation, official government guidance, and structured legal workflows built around real caseworker practice.

Guidance is matched to your nation — the law differs significantly between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and we treat those differences seriously.

📖Referenced against current UK statutes and regulations
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Nation-specific advice — law differs across the UK
⚠️Urgent situations escalated to specialist services
🔒Your conversation is private and not stored

This is general guidance, not regulated legal advice. For complex or urgent matters, consult a qualified solicitor.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

It doesn't matter if you don't know the right legal words. Describe what's happening and we'll work out the rest — clearly, calmly, and without judgement.

Get free guidance now

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