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How to Write a Pay Rise Request Letter UK: Make the Case, Not Just the Ask
A complete guide to writing a pay rise request letter in the UK, with two worked examples, what to research beforehand and what to do if the answer is no.

James Pite
5 days ago9 min read


How to Describe Your Condition for PIP: What the Assessment Is Actually Looking For
What PIP assessors are actually measuring, how to describe your condition correctly for all 12 activities and the four tests every answer must address.

James Pite
Sep 99 min read


How to Write a Redundancy Appeal Letter UK: Your Rights and What Works
A complete guide to writing a redundancy appeal letter in the UK, with the strongest grounds explained, a full example and what to do if the appeal fails.

James Pite
Aug 2810 min read


How to Write a Complaint Letter About a Care Home UK: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to writing a care home complaint letter in the UK, with a full example, the legal framework, escalation routes and when to contact the Ombudsman.

James Pite
Aug 279 min read


How to Write a Section 75 Claim Letter UK: Get Your Money Back from Your Credit Card Company
A complete guide to writing a Section 75 claim letter in the UK, with the legal basis explained, a full example, what to do if rejected and chargeback compared.

James Pite
Aug 2610 min read


How to Write a Resignation Letter Due to Constructive Dismissal UK
A complete guide to writing a constructive dismissal resignation letter in the UK, with the three legal tests explained, a full example and what the letter must never say.

James Pite
Aug 2510 min read


How to Challenge a BCP Council Housing Decision: A Guide for Residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A guide to challenging a BCP Council housing allocation or banding decision, with an example letter, BCP's policy explained and local support in Bournemouth and Poole.

James Pite
Jun 2311 min read


How to Challenge a DWP Decision in Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to challenging a DWP benefit decision in writing, with a full example MR letter, current success rate statistics and the most common mistakes that cost people their challenge.

James Pite
Jun 1911 min read


5 Things That Get Letters Ignored (and How to Fix Every One of Them)
Five specific, fixable mistakes that get important letters ignored, with the full explanation, examples and fixes for each one.

James Pite
Jun 1810 min read


How to Write a Letter to a Debt Collector UK: Know Your Rights First
Three example letters for dealing with debt collectors in the UK, your rights under FCA rules, how to check if the debt is statute barred and how to stop harassment.

James Pite
Jun 159 min read


Parent Writing a Letter to Teacher: When, Why and How to Do It Properly
A practical guide to writing letters to your child’s teacher, with five example letters covering the most common parent concerns and requests.

James Pite
Jun 119 min read


How to Write a Letter to the Small Claims Court UK: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to writing a small claims court letter before action in the UK, with a full example, court fees, MCOL filing and the May 2024 mediation changes.

James Pite
Jun 109 min read


How to Write a Letter Chasing Your Solicitor for an Update UK
How to chase your solicitor for a case update, with a full example letter, the SRA rules they must follow, and how to escalate if they still don’t respond.

James Pite
Jun 98 min read


How to Write a Letter Appealing a School Exclusion UK: A Complete Guide for Parents
A complete guide to appealing a school exclusion in the UK, with two example letters, the Independent Review Panel process and key deadlines.

James Pite
Jun 19 min read


How to Write a Letter to a Bank About an Unfair Charge UK: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to challenging an unfair bank charge in the UK, with a full example letter, the strongest grounds to use and the Financial Ombudsman route explained.

James Pite
May 149 min read


How to Challenge an Eviction Notice from a Landlord UK: Your Rights and What to Do
Your rights when you receive an eviction notice, with two example letters to challenge it, the grounds for defence and urgent help options explained.

James Pite
May 79 min read


How to Appeal a Council Parking Ticket UK: Tips, Tricks and What Not to Do
Everything you need to appeal a council parking ticket in the UK, including best grounds, a letter template, key deadlines and tips.

James Pite
May 58 min read


How to Write a Letter to School When Your Child Is Being Bullied: A Complete Guide
A guide to writing a formal bullying complaint to school, with a full example letter,your rights and steps to take if the school ignores you

James Pite
Apr 299 min read


How to Write a Cover Letter for a Job Application UK: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to writing a cover letter for a UK job application, with a four-paragraph framework, a full worked example and a checklist before you send.

James Pite
Apr 1610 min read


How to Challenge a Care Assessment Decision in Writing: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to challenging a care assessment decision in writing under the Care Act 2014, with a full example letter and checklist.

James Pite
Mar 3111 min read
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