Thousands of Complaints Highlight Crime and Neglect in Birmingham's 'Unsafe' Supported Accommodation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham supportedaccommodation housingcrisis crime council regulation tenants landlords housingbenefits vulnerability Residents in Birmingham have lodged over 6,000 complaints concerning crime, poor living conditions, and inadequate support within the city’s burgeoning ‘supported accommodation’ sector. This troubling … Read More
Fights, After-Hours Drinks, 'Stolen' CCTV, and 'Problem Pubs' – A Tumultuous Year for Wolverhampton Licensing Friday, January 2, 2026 wolverhampton licensing pubs nightlife alcohol crime council regulation cctv disorder The past year has been a notably turbulent period for Wolverhampton’s licensing committee, the authority tasked with overseeing alcohol and late-night venue applications, as well as monitoring the city’s nearly one … Read More
Drivers Could Receive £700 Compensation Faster After Car Finance Deadline Is Moved Forward Sunday, December 28, 2025 finance compensation fca carfinance complaints regulation motoring loans brokercommission deadline Drivers affected by the car finance scandal may receive compensation of around £700 sooner than expected, following a revised deadline set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator has instructed motor finance … Read More
What You Need to Know About ‘Ghost’ Drivers Using Leaves, Pens, and Cellophane to Evade Cameras Saturday, December 13, 2025 anpr numberplates vehiclefraud roadsafety security cctv evasion camouflage regulation crimeprevention The misuse of vehicle number plates in the UK is becoming a widespread problem, posing significant risks to both road safety and national security. Recent research indicates that as many as one in 15 vehicles may be equipped … Read More
UK to Ban Resale of Gig and Event Tickets Above Face Value Wednesday, December 10, 2025 tickets resale law touting labour event pricing scalping fans regulation The UK government is set to ban the resale of tickets for gigs and live events at prices exceeding their original face value. This decision, announced last month under the Labour Party government, aims to crack down on ticket … Read More
Dispute Over Unauthorised Car Dealership Resolved Sunday, December 7, 2025 car dealership unauthorised controversy licensing business operations regulation compliance automotive A controversy surrounding an unauthorised car dealership that began operating in 2022 has recently been brought to a close. The business, which initially sparked concern due to a lack of proper licensing, faced scrutiny from … Read More