Major Shift in Under-16s Social Media and VPN Bans Marks Burnham’s New Leadership Tuesday, July 21, 2026 burnham kendall labour socialmedia technology regulation vpn onlinesafety legislation children Under the new leadership of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, significant changes are unfolding in the regulation of social media and VPN use for under-16s. Liz Kendall, the former technology secretary, has lost her position as … Read More
The Monaco Dream and the Birmingham Superprix Story: The Law Change That Put the City on the Map Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham superprix motorsport streetracing formula3000 legislation racinghistory formulaone citystreets anniversary sport August marks the 40th anniversary of the Birmingham Superprix, a unique chapter in British motorsport history that remains legendary among local residents and racing fans alike. For five consecutive years, from 1986 to 1990, … Read More
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
New Salary Transparency Rule Proposed to Combat Pay Discrimination in England Saturday, July 18, 2026 salary transparency paydiscrimination equalpay legislation employment equality consultation workers government The UK government is proposing new legislation that would require companies to publish salary details in job adverts, aiming to tackle pay discrimination and enhance equal pay protections. This move could potentially benefit … Read More
New Law Bans Sale of Energy Drinks to Under-16s Across England Friday, July 17, 2026 energydrinks health children legislation caffeine retail wellbeing education publichealth england The Labour Party government has announced a new law banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16 in England. This move comes in response to alarming statistics showing that approximately … Read More
Dudley Housing Chiefs Defend Nearly £1 Million Spend on Consultants to Ensure Safety Compliance Thursday, July 16, 2026 dudley housing consultants safety compliance council regulation tenant firerisk legislation Dudley Council’s housing department has come under scrutiny for spending close to £1 million on external consultants, but council leaders maintain the investment was essential to guarantee housing safety standards. During the … Read More