Starting June 29, all schools in England are legally required to prohibit smartphones during the school day. This move, part of the Labour Party government’s online safety initiative, formalizes what many schools have already …
As of June 2026, several important new driving rules and regulations have come into effect in the UK, impacting everything from vehicle inspections and fuel costs to learner driver test bookings. These changes, introduced by …
Sir Keir Starmer is set to introduce new legislation permitting the use of delivery robots on pavements before he steps down as Prime Minister. While ministers support the change as a step forward for technological …
The UK government has announced it is reviewing potential new regulations on virtual private networks (VPNs) as part of its broader initiative to enhance online safety for children. This update comes shortly after the …
There’s been a lot of confusion and misinformation circulating about a supposed UK ban on VPNs. The reality is quite different from the sensational claims spreading across social media platforms. Sir Keir Starmer, the UK …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that the Timms Review is expected to deliver an interim report before the Parliament recess on July 16. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden shared this timeline …
Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, …
Renters across the country are eagerly embracing pet ownership after the Labour government introduced the Renters’ Rights Act last month. This legislation provides new protections for renters and explicitly stops landlords …
Starting 6 April 2026, the UK government introduces landmark changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), delivering the most substantial upgrade to workers’ rights in decades. This new rule eliminates the three-day waiting period …
Starting June 29, dog walkers across the UK could face fines as high as £500 for breaching updated local regulations. The Crime & Policing Act 2026 empowers local authorities and councils to impose tougher penalties for …
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has intensified its enforcement of inheritance tax (IHT), resulting in a 33% increase in penalties. In the 2024-25 period alone, 5,200 estates’ executors have been fined a total of £3.1 million for …
Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes …
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 …
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 …
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 efforts to …