5 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

2 w. ago Plane passengers who unbuckle seat belts and stand up before it is time to disembark face £50 fines

The proposal would see passengers remain seated even after the seat belt sign has been switched off and people will only be allowed to stand when it is their row's turn to disembark.

Economics

2 w. ago Warning plane passengers will get hefty fines if they carry on with common habit

Passengers should stay buckled up in their seats until it is time to disembark - but the common practice of scrambling to get bags first has irritated fellow tourists for years

Events

2 w. ago Shabana Mahmood considers chemical castration for serious sex offenders

Justice secretary expected to back radical sentencing reforms, including use of libido-suppressing drugs in England and WalesShabana Mahmood, the lord chancellor, is considering mandatory chemical castration for the most serious sex offenders, according to government sources.The minister’s department is planning to expand a pilot to 20 regions as part of a package of “radical” measures to free thousands of prisoners and ease prison overcrowding in England and Wales.Ensure custodial sentences under 12 months are only used in exceptional circumstances.Extend suspended sentences to up to three years and encourage greater use of deferred sentences for low-risk offenders.Give courts greater flexibility to use fines and ancillary orders like travel, driving and football bans.Allow probation officers to adjust the level of supervision based on risk and compliance with licence conditions.Expand specialist domestic abuse courts to improve support for victims.Expand tagging for all perpetrato...

Politics

2 w. ago ‘It’s better for them than being in a cage!’ Why are cat cafes suddenly so controversial?

More and more cafes offer you the chance to pet a cat as you sip your cappuccino. Some see themselves as shelters more than businesses. Why do animal protection charities want them closed?It’s just gone 3pm on a sunny Wednesday in Norwich, and the mid-afternoon, midweek slump is hitting hard at the cafe on Dereham Road. Almost everyone here is asleep – before they’re roused by the rattle of the Dreamies tub, that is. The Cat House, which opened nearly two years ago, is the city’s first cat cafe. From Wednesday to Sunday, for a cover charge of £10, punters can spend 60 minutes (or £13 for 90 minutes) enjoying feline company over a beverage and a snack. There are a few people already here – as well as the 20 resident cats dotted around the spacious converted building. They’re curled up above eye level in cat trees, hunkering in boxes and tunnels, weaving in between the table legs. The visitors hover respectfully in their orbit, hoping to be favoured by their attention. From the hushed...

Politics

3 w. ago 'Volumising' shampoo, conditioner and serum set for thinning hair has £23 price drop

Champo's Pitta Volumising Travel System is a targeted routine for fine or thinning hair, and it's perfect to pack for a holiday

Economics

3 w. ago What is bare beating? The public transport trend infuriating commuters amid calls for £1,000 fines

The Lib Dems have called for a hefty penalty to be placed on those who play music out loud on public transport

Economics

3 w. ago Strict ban across UK beaches that could land you with £1,000 fine is YOUR nearest on the list?

Dog owners heading to the coast this summer have been issued a warning as a strict ban comes into force across hundreds of UK beaches, in a bid to keep areas clean and safe during the warmer months.

Economics

3 w. ago Tourists warned of fines of up to £5,000 for bringing back five common items from abroad

The government has warned travellers about the new crackdown which is still in effect and that they will face fines if they are found to be breaching the rules

Events

3 w. ago Holidaymakers face £5k fine for bringing five items back to UK even if they were from duty free

The new rules were brought in last month to stop the spread of a serious disease in Europe.

Economics