9 h. ago Law will change to stop attackers fixated on violence, says Home Secretary

Yvette Cooper said she would address a ‘gap in the law’ against planning mass casualty attacks that had no ideological basis.

Society

11 h. ago Tragic Scots mum 'crushed' after losing baby at 20 weeks fights for law change

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Carol and her partner Greg went for regular scans, but were later hit with devastating news their baby had died.

Events

43 h. ago Readers' letters: Lower the voting age, but make sure all votes count

Readers have differing opinions over Labour’s changes to electoral law, such as reducing the voting age to 16

Politics

44 h. ago Hand luggage law change could shake up Ryanair and easyJet rules

At the moment most easyJet and Ryanair passengers are only allowed to take a small personal bag on board for free

Society

3 d. ago Law should change to allow review of cases of jailed officers, lawyer says

Errol Campbell was posthumously cleared almost 50 years after being convicted, with the case against him led by a discredited officer.

Events

3 d. ago Law change for all driveways in England update as backing soars

The RAC has lashed out at 'abhorrent behaviour could go unpunished'

Politics

3 d. ago Meta argues its AI needs personal information from social media posts to learn ‘Australian concepts’

Tech giant said posts from Australian Facebook and Instagram users were ‘vital learning’ about ‘concepts, realities, and figures’Meta has urged the Australian government not to make privacy law changes that would prevent the company using personal information taken from Facebook and Instagram posts to train its AI, arguing the AI needs to learn “how individuals discuss Australian concepts”.In a submission to the Productivity Commission’s review on harnessing data and digital technology, published this week, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp argued for a “global policy alignment” in the Albanese government’s pursuit of privacy reform in the AI age. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Political superinjunctions put governments beyond the law – these powers must never be used again

Editorial: The Afghan leak scandal reveals how easy it is for governments to conceal terrible blunders for so long. The law must be changed so gagging orders cannot be secretly abused

Politics

9 d. ago Wizz Air warns new law will increase prices and create 'absolute zoo' at airport

While not yet law, the legislative change means that airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air - which currently charge significant sums for a second bag - will likely be unable to demand big fees for an additional cabin bag in the future.

Events

2 w. ago Parents in Britain to be granted bereavement leave after miscarriage

Mothers and partners will gain the legal right if they lose a baby before 24 weeks, in Labour workers’ rights reformParents in Britain will be granted a right to bereavement leave after suffering a miscarriage as part of Labour’s workers’ rights reforms, it has been confirmed.In a change to the law made via amendments to the employment rights bill, mothers and their partners will be given the legal right to at least one week’s bereavement leave if they have suffered a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks’ gestation. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Danish women to face conscription as Europe faces Russia attack 'in three years'

Danish women will now face being called up for 11 months of military service through a lottery system, aligning with measures already in place for men following a change in law

Events

2 w. ago Major driving law change could see common manoeuvre banned in UK

Proposals to ban pavement parking are currently being reviewed, with a transport minister recently confirming she was in favour of a nationwide ban

Events

2 w. ago Government says no law change needed to send workers home in extreme heat

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense

Society

2 w. ago New driveways rule in England kicks in from today – find out how it effects you

The new price cap change for 2025 is now in effect with Ofgem announcing the price cap from July 1 will be £1,720 in what is a huge change for English homeowners

Politics

2 w. ago No law change needed to send workers home in extreme heat – Reynolds

Jonathan Reynolds told the PA news agency ‘behavioural changes’ like drinking plenty of water and staying protected in the sun were more important.

Society

2 w. ago Tourists warned as France has just enforced major law change with £113 fine

It could catch a few people out - both tourists and locals - as the new rules come into effect

Events

3 w. ago New driveway rule change affecting all homes in England has already begun

The Department for Transport has announced a change to planning policy in England, which will make it easier to install electric vehicle chargepoints at home

Politics

3 w. ago Mum's 'world fell apart' after teen daughter dies in horror car crash at hands of speeding boyfriend

Lily-May Vaughan, 17, died when the car she was in flipped and hit a pole - with her mum now calling for law changes to protect others after the driver kept their license for 13 months following the crash

Events

4 w. ago New UK law change for everyone who parks a car on a driveway

The new rules are designed to make life easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners, and convince more to switch to electric. It could also allow households to make some extra money

Transport

4 w. ago What radical abortion law changes mean for Greater Manchester

An amendment to decriminalise women ending their own pregnancies was approved by MPs this week - here's what that means for Greater Manchester

Politics