43 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment changes in full from today's Spending Review

The change to Winter Fuel Payments was finally confirmed this week ahead of the Spending Review, which is being delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons

Economics

58 h. ago Women will no longer be prosecuted for aborting own child at any stage of pregnancy under changes to the law set to be passed next week

Under the proposals abortion would effectively be decriminalised and women would no longer face prosecution if they ended their own pregnancy after 24 weeks.

Society

65 h. ago From Gaza prisoner to ‘the Israeli agent’: how rise of Abu Shabab could ignite new phase of war

In email exchange, leader of clan that Israel acknowledges arming blames Hamas for war and for looting of aid trucksOn 7 October 2023, Yasser abu Shabab was languishing in a Hamas-run jail in Gaza on charges of drug trafficking. With the outbreak of the conflict, the Palestinian from Rafah managed to leave prison, though the circumstances of his release remain unclear to this day.For a while, Abu Shabab vanished from sight. That changed last week when Israeli defence officials acknowledged they had begun arming a clan that calls itself the Anti-Terror Service. It consists of about 100 armed men who operate in eastern Rafah under the command of Abu Shabab, whose nickname is “the Israeli agent” and who is described as a “traitor” on social media in the territory. Continue reading...

Events

65 h. ago Is Emmerdale on tonight? Fans left baffled by soap schedule changes this week

Soap fans have been left scratching their heads this week as the soaps have been thrown off their regular schedule due to football - but is Emmerdale on tonight?

Politics

3 d. ago Brits in Greece warned of strict dress code with £771 fines for rule

Brits planning Greece summer holidays may want to double check the dress code rules before packing their bag - or risk being turned away at major hotspots

Events

3 d. ago Met Office verdict on UK heatwave this WEEK as temperatures to climb to 29C

The Met Office have issued a heatwave verdict ahead of a change in weather this week

Society

3 d. ago Drivers who keep cars on driveway face £100 fine for breaking simple rule

Experts are urging motorists to look after their driveway and not to let it fall into disrepair, as it could have consequences for their vehicle and potentially result in fines

Economics

4 d. ago Motorists who make common 'hot weather' mistake could be slapped with fine

An expert has issued a stark warning to drivers about a little-known mistake many people make when driving, especially in the summer months, and the rule could see motorists hit with a hefty fine

Politics

6 d. ago Labour support for assisted dying law falls as more MPs switch position to oppose change over coercion fears and effect on vulnerable people

The Commons will next week debate changes to the plan to allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to end their own lives, ahead of a crunch vote later this month.

Events

8 d. ago Indicator Highway Code rule that could see drivers fined £5,000 and get nine points

Using an indicator is an essential part of driving but failing to use one properly can lead to a fine and penalty points on your licence

Economics

9 d. ago Parents fury as school to ban SKIRTS in move to be 'more inclusive' as it pushes for 'gender neutral options for all students'

Students will no longer be allowed to wear the item of clothing as of September after a letter was circulated this week informing them of the uniform change.

Society

9 d. ago Major service change comes in for Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Halifax customers

Lloyds Banking Group has announced a significant service change this week that will impact all customers.

Economics

9 d. ago Taxi driver taken to court after offering £13 fare outside Trafford Centre

The driver pleaded guilty to multiple offences

Economics

9 d. ago People taking snacks onto aircraft in hand luggage 'could face £5,000 fines' over EU travel rule

Even food bought at the airport will fall foul of the rules from destinations such as Spain, Greece, Turkey and France.

Economics

1 week ago 2025 Tesla Model Y review: new look, smarter tech and a much smoother ride

Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield has spent a week in Tesla’s new Model Y to see if the changes have improved the world’s best selling car

Politics

1 week ago Tourist warned of 'strict' law in popular summer holiday spot

Holidaymakers heading to this country could face fines for flouting this rule

Events

1 week ago Temperatures could hit 27C on Saturday before unsettled weather arrives

The first week of summer is expected to bring changeable weather.

Events

1 week ago France's July 1 law change everyone needs to follow or risk £113

A new law will make it illegal to do something that's common in the UK - and holidaymakers could face a hefty fine if they are caught breaking this rule.

Economics

1 week ago Last weekend of spring could hit 27C but unsettled weather to come

The first week of summer is expected to bring changeable weather.

Events

1 week ago Drivers warned over traffic light rule could land you with £1,000 fine

Motorists are being reminded of the rules when it comes to being on their mobile phones at traffic lights or while stuck in congestion

Events