DWP Issues 63,000 Universal Credit Sanctions, 90% for Missed Mandatory Interviews Thursday, March 5, 2026 dwp universalcredit sanctions claimants jobsearch workcoach employment benefits policy compliance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has sanctioned 63,000 Universal Credit claimants in October 2025, according to new data. This marks a slight increase in the sanction rate, which has risen by 0.3 percentage points … Read More
HMRC Introduces Points-Based Penalty System, Scraps Immediate £200 Fines for UK Taxpayers Friday, February 20, 2026 hmrc tax penalties makingtaxdigital incometax selfassessment pointssystem fines compliance uk HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revamped its penalty system under the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax initiative, moving away from immediate £200 fines for missed deadlines. Instead, the new approach uses a points-based … Read More
Asda Implements Nationwide Overhaul Following £500,000 Fine for Selling Expired Food Tuesday, February 10, 2026 asda foodsafety expiredfood fine supermarkets barnsley compliance customersafety datechecking retraining Asda has introduced a significant operational change across all its supermarkets following a £507,767 fine related to the sale of out-of-date food. The fine was imposed after an investigation found expired products being sold … Read More
DVLA Introduces New '26' Number Plates from March 1, 2026, with £1,000 Fine for Non-Compliance Tuesday, February 10, 2026 dvla numberplates registration fines legislation vehicles road safety enforcement compliance motorcycles From March 1, 2026, the DVLA will issue new ‘26’ number plate registrations, marking the latest update in vehicle identification. Drivers are being warned that failing to comply with number plate regulations could … Read More
Dudley Council Seeks to Lift Regulatory Notice After £3m Spent on Housing Surveys Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dudley council housing survey safety compliance regulator homes inspection decency Dudley Council has formally requested the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to lift a Regulatory Notice that was imposed in April 2023. The notice was issued after the council self-reported serious lapses in meeting legal … Read More
Touchwood Solihull Joe & The Juice Receives Zero Hygiene Rating Amid Chain's Assurance Tuesday, January 6, 2026 joeandthejuice hygiene solihull foodsafety inspection touchwood ratings uk compliance foodstandards Joe & The Juice’s Solihull store, located inside Touchwood shopping centre, has been handed a zero hygiene rating following an inspection on October 15 last year. This rating, issued by the Food Standards Agency, … Read More