19 h. ago DVLA driving licence rule 'a risk to two million drivers' as fines can hit £1,000

A simple oversight could leave motorists vulnerable to fines of up to £1,000 and potential disqualification

Economics

7 d. ago Drivers who wear Crocs behind the wheel could be hit with a £5,000 fine

As the weather warms up, many people choose to wear comfortable footwear such as Crocs - however experts are warning that drivers who wear the shoes could face a hefty fine

Economics

9 d. ago UK couple are hit with 'scam' £9,000 tax bill by Spanish authorities despite never having worked there

When the couple moved to Andalusia, Richard, 70, continued to pay tax on his UK pension to HMRC, meaning he did not have to pay any tax to Hacienda, the Spanish Treasury.

Economics

9 d. ago I hit a deer and it did £15,000 of damage: Drivers warned of spring risk

In late spring deer move around with new fawns seeking fresh locations to forage for food - leading to an increased number near roads.

Events

1 week ago Ignoring traffic sign could see drivers hit with £1,000 fine and a ban

Drivers need to be familiar with road sign meaning as they could face legal issues, fines, and even a driving ban if they ignore a traffic sign or road marking

Economics

1 week ago Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs globally as sales fall in China and the US

The Japanese car maker, which operates a factory in Sunderland, is planning to axe over 10,000 more jobs than originally planned as it seeks to make 400 billion yen (£2billion) in savings.

Politics

1 week ago DWP health benefit set to be cut for 150,000 people under new rules

The new rules will hit people who claim a DWP health benefit, with around 150,000 people set to see their payments cut or withdrawn altogether under the controversial changes

Politics

1 week ago Major DWP changes will hit 150,000 people on carer's benefits within five years

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the number of people who would be affected by the policy change in the coming years on the back of queries from Labour peers.

Events

2 w. ago DWP benefit changes 'will hit 700,000 families already in poverty'

Internal DWP forecasts show that large numbers of people will lose out because of the government's planned £5 billion cuts and reforms to social security

Events

2 w. ago Gorgeous Glasgow flat featured in Avril Paton’s 1993 artwork up for sale

The stunning Dowanhill property with three bedrooms and two bathrooms has hit the market for offers over £575,000

Economics

2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment cuts hit 36,000 pensioners in South Lanarkshire ahead of crunch by

EXCLUSIVE: Data from the Scottish Parliament’s independent research unit showed that 36,057 pensioners in the council area are now missing out on the £300 payment.

Economics

3 w. ago Militarily cosying up to Trump in Yemen cannot end well for the UK | Paul Rogers

US foreign policy is turning it into a global pariah – yet Labour’s strike on the Houthis represents a new level of supportPaul Rogers is emeritus professor of peace studies at Bradford UniversityThis week’s RAF attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen was the first to be approved by the Labour government. It joined a major US military operation that started in March and has involved 45 days of airstrikes. Operation Rough Rider is a demonstration by the Trump administration that it will prosecute a vigorous war that is more intense than under Joe Biden, and has, according to the US, already seen more than 1,000 targets hit.The RAF operation reportedly targeted a plant manufacturing armed drones used in Houthi attacks on shipping transiting the Red Sea, and demonstrated that Keir Starmer has decided to be Donald Trump’s closest military ally.Paul Rogers is emeritus professor of peace studies at Bradford University Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Bird flu warning signs everyone should know as country told to prepare for new pandemic

Specialists have stressed that a bird flu "pandemic" could be on its way after almost 1,000 cow herds have been hit by the infection - it comes just after a warning was issued in the UK

Events

4 w. ago Chris Eubank Jr reacts to huge fine for missing weight as Conor Benn vows to 'take his head clean off'

Eubank Jr hits out at Benn, Eddie Hearn and Matchroom after being hit with £375,000 penalty for fractionally missing middleweight limit

Events

4 w. ago Chris Eubank Jr FAILS to make weight for Conor Benn fight and is hit with huge $500,000 fine

Chris Eubank Jr has narrowly missed the middleweight limit ahead of his grudge match with Conor Benn, tipping the scales just half an ounce over the 160lb threshold during Friday's weigh-in.

Events

4 w. ago Massive change to online knife laws with social media bosses facing huge fines

Tech bosses will face personal fines of £10,000 while their companies could also be hit with £60,000 demands if they advertise or glorify knives - much higher than originally planned

Politics

4 w. ago Grim figures show rise in shoplifting and knife crime as Tories blamed for crisis

Figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals shoplifting cases hit a record high in 2024, while there were almost 55,000 knife crime incidents recorded in England and Wales

Events

last month Calls for 'headphone dodgers' who blare music on trains and buses to be hit with a £1,000 FINE

The Liberal Democrats have called for stricter measures to be put into place when it comes to 'headphone dodgers', as they believe most passengers are too frightened to speak out.

Economics