Department for Transport Responds to Calls for Mandatory Reporting of Cat Collisions by Drivers Friday, June 5, 2026 cats road-safety dft pets microchipping legislation defra collisions traffic animal-welfare The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a formal response following a petition accumulating more than 60,000 signatures on the Parliamentary website, calling for a new law that requires drivers to stop and report … Read More
Rachel Reeves’ Bank Rule Changes May Limit Consumer Compensation Access Wednesday, June 3, 2026 compensation banking consumerprotection financialservices legislation treasury regulation consumercredit ombudsman vulnerability Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to banking regulations could significantly reduce consumers’ access to compensation by weakening key protections. The planned overhaul, part of the Treasury’s Enhancing Financial Services … Read More
Worrying Surge in Illegal 'Ghost Plates' Making Drivers Invisible to Speed Cameras Sunday, May 31, 2026 ghostplates road safety speed cameras anpr traffic law illegalplates motoring law enforcement legislation driving An increasing number of drivers are evading speed and ANPR cameras by using illegal modifications known as “ghost plates.” This troubling trend poses a significant threat to road safety and challenges police … Read More
HMRC Pension Rule Changes Could Raise Inheritance Tax Bills by £34,000 Monday, May 25, 2026 inheritance pensions taxation estate hmrc planning benefits legislation finance executors Major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules coming into effect in April 2027 could push family IHT bills up by an average of £34,000. Under the new legislation, most unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits … Read More
Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for UK Tourists Visiting Senegal Amid New LGBT+ Law Enforcement Thursday, May 14, 2026 travel lgbt safety senegal law foreignoffice fcdo legislation discrimination tourism The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for Senegal, highlighting significant legislative changes affecting LGBT+ travellers. As of March 30, 2026, Senegal has enforced new … Read More
DVSA Confirms MOT Test Changes for Zero Emission Goods Vehicles from June 2026 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 dvsa mot hgv zeroemissions class7 vehicletesting legislation haulage inspection batteryweight The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have announced an important MOT testing change effective from June 1, 2026. Zero emission goods vehicles with a design gross … Read More