New Law to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Children Under 16 in England from April 2027 Saturday, July 18, 2026 energy caffeine children health legislation ban supermarkets england wellbeing school Starting April 2027, children under the age of 16 in England will be prohibited from purchasing high-caffeine energy drinks in supermarkets and all other retail locations. This new legislation targets drinks—other than tea or … Read More
Birmingham ANPR Cameras Issue 65 Penalty Charges for Right Turn Ban in Just 10 Days Tuesday, July 14, 2026 birmingham anpr traffic enforcement penalties rightturn ban pcns movingtraffic council Birmingham City Council’s recently implemented right turn ban has already led to the issuance of at least 65 penalty charge notices (PCNs) within just 10 days. The council has introduced Automatic Number Plate … Read More
New Smartphone Ban in England’s Schools Sparks Concern Among Students Tuesday, June 30, 2026 smartphones education schools england youth policy digital ban technology students A new nationwide ban on smartphones in English schools for students aged 11 to 18 came into effect on Monday, June 29, prompting strong reactions from young people and educators alike. According to research conducted by … Read More
New Hosepipe Ban in Kent Imposes £1,000 Fines for Car Washing Starting July Monday, June 29, 2026 hosepipe ban kent water drought conservation southeastwater fines droughtgroup heatwave Starting July 3, households in nine regions across Kent will face £1,000 fines if caught washing their cars using hosepipes, as South East Water enforces a new hosepipe ban this summer. The ban prohibits the use of … Read More
Birmingham Dad-of-Two Gives Up Alcohol After Drink-Driving Conviction Linked to Family BBQ Sunday, June 28, 2026 drinkdriving birmingham court ban fine alcohol conviction family penalty intoxication Martin Winstanley, a 40-year-old father of two from Solihull, has quit drinking entirely after being caught drink-driving on the day of a family barbecue, a court heard. On Sunday, June 7, Winstanley was pulled over by police … Read More
Andy Burnham Backs Under-16 Social Media and VPN Ban if He Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 burnham socialmedia ban under16 vpn youth mentalhealth digitaldivide ukpolitics parenting Andy Burnham has expressed strong support for enforcing a social media and VPN ban for under-16s, continuing the policy initiated by Sir Keir Starmer, should he become Prime Minister. In a candid interview with The Times in … Read More