23 h. ago UK residents with garden hedges braced for September rule change that carries fine and even jail time

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 makes it an offence to intentionally damage or destroy a wild bird's nest while it is being built or in use

Events

3 d. ago Wet weather warning as drivers risk hefty £2.5k fine for breaking Highway Code rule

The last thing you want is to break any Highway Code rules which could result in a mega fine and penalty points on your licence. So are you aware of this important practice?

Events

4 d. ago Drivers risk £2,500 fine for breaking one Highway Code rule during wet weather

It can be easy forgetting about any safety procedures during the wet weather, but breaking one common Highway Code rule behind the wheel could become costly for you

Economics

6 d. ago Tax expert urges Vinted sellers to do one thing to avoid nasty HMRC fine

If you're an avid Vinted user, you may be wondering whether your sales need to be reported to HRMC. A tax expert breaks down the rules and shares how to avoid a nasty fine

Politics

7 d. ago People vaping at bus stops might be hit with £1,000 fine under new rules

Brits could soon face eye-watering public transport fines between £100 and £1,000 as part of new laws being weighed up by the UK government

Economics

8 d. ago Scots drivers warned of £1000 fine for breaking unknown overnight parking rule

The simple error could leave drivers thousands of pounds out of pocket.

Events

1 week ago DP World Tour golfer hit with hefty fine after Scottish fan catches rule breach on camera

Former Scottish Challenge winner denied knowledge of breaking rules in Nexo Championship

Sport

1 week ago Brits in Spain warned of strict new rules – and they could face hefty fine

Spain has introduced a number of new regulations this summer, with fines for those who don't follow them

Events

1 week ago Alert on HMRC big fine risk over Vinted and Etsy '30 sales' rule

HMRC has the power to investigate anyone who is selling items online

Events

1 week ago Tough Highway Code rules on letting ambulances pass that can trigger £1,000 fine

Every motorist should be aware of the Highway Code's guidance on how to give way to emergency vehicles

Economics

2 w. ago Highway Code rule can end in 3 penalty points and fine for letting ambulance pass

Drivers on UK roads are legally required to give way to emergency services, such as ambulances, fire engines and police cars, but they could be fined for making a certain mistake

Politics

2 w. ago Brit drivers set to face £100 fine as new UK parking rules start today

Falkirk Council has begun enforcing a new pavement parking ban across the region for drivers who park illegally. The new rules follow recent legislation introduced in 2019 and again in 2023.

Economics

2 w. ago Motorists warned to avoid £1,000 fine under number plate rules

Hefty fines and severe sanctions can easily be avoided by following the criteria set out by our experts, ensuring your number plate meets the UK government's legal standards

Events

2 w. ago Aston Villa handed BIZARRE £125,000 fine by the Premier League on the first day of the season

Aston Villa have been hit with with a hefty fine on the opening day of the Premier League season after breaching a rule five times during the 2024-25 campaign.

Politics

2 w. ago DVLA could fine you hundreds over simple driving licence issue

Driving experts are urging Brits to check their driving licence as they could be hit with a fine of up to £1,000 for breaking a little-known rule

Politics

2 w. ago UK drivers warned over 'forgotten' parking rule that could land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers could be hit with a £1,000 fine

Events

2 w. ago Drivers face £100 fine with new parking rules taking force from Monday

Falkirk Council will introduce a ban on pavement parking from Monday, with motorists facing the prospect of a 100 fixed penalty notice in some cases

Economics

2 w. ago Drivers unaware of car lights rule risk £1,000 fine after law change

Since 2011 all new cars in the UK are legally required to have 'daytime running lights', or DRLs, that come on automatically when the engine is started

Events

2 w. ago Drivers issued urgent Highway Code reminder to avoid £100 fine

The Highway Code was updated in 2022 and drivers could face a hefty fine if they break the rules

Economics

3 w. ago Strict Spain rule could see tourists forced to pay 500 euro fine

A campaign across parts of popular Spanish areas highlights penalties for breaches of "respect" with the signs across some streets issuing the warnings in English and Spanish

Politics