New Maternity Leave Rules in England Highlight Financial Challenges for Working Mothers Tuesday, June 16, 2026 maternity pay leave income parents financial family employment law children A new set of maternity leave and pay regulations came into effect on 6 April 2026, bringing a slight rise in statutory pay rates but also shedding light on the substantial financial challenges many working mothers continue to … Read More
'Bailiffs will come knocking' - Drink Driver Three Times Over Limit Fined £1,118 Saturday, June 13, 2026 drinkdriving bailiffs fine law trafficsafety alcohol constitutionhill penalty legal crash Tanyaradwze Magwenzi, aged 23, faced court after his vehicle struck a bollard on Constitution Hill. When tested, Magwenzi’s breath alcohol concentration was recorded at 106 micrograms per 100 milliliters—more than three times … Read More
Birmingham Man Fined £225 Following Cannabis Possession Admission Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham cannabis possession fine law police crime justice court drug Arraz Mzori was fined £100 and ordered to pay a £40 victim surcharge along with £85 in prosecution costs at Birmingham Magistrates' Court. The penalties followed his admission to possessing cannabis after police officers were …
Understanding the Law on Flying the England Flag at Home and on Your Car Ahead of World Cup 2026 Monday, June 8, 2026 england flag worldcup law safety vehicles residential regulations government patriotism With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off this week, many fans across England are eager to showcase their patriotism by flying the England flag from their homes and vehicles. However, before you attach that St George’s Cross … Read More
Grieving Birmingham Driver Receives Three-Year Ban Following Collision Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham drinkdrive collision drivingban grief law court alcohol sentencing traffic A Birmingham man, Shamarie Wedderburn, has been disqualified from driving for three years after a collision in May revealed he had been under the influence. Police attending the scene noted the strong scent of alcohol and … Read More
Former Tory Councillor Awarded £187,000 in Landmark Racial Discrimination Case Saturday, June 6, 2026 discrimination victimisation politics walsall conservative law racism faith judiciary councillor Mohammed Arif, a former Conservative councillor from Walsall, has been awarded £187,000 after winning a landmark racial discrimination and victimisation case against the now-defunct Walsall Conservative Federation. The … Read More