29 h. ago Common traffic jam habit could land drivers £200 fine and 6 points

If taken to court you could actually be fined as much as £1,000

Economics

3 d. ago Households warned to take this one item out of garden or risk huge fine

Be careful which items you leave out in your garden - experts warn that a common item left outdoors for too long can actually result in serious fines and legal action

Events

5 d. ago The UK's Online Safety Act is a licence for censorship – and the rest of the world is following suit | Taylor Lorenz

From the US and Australia to France and Italy, those seeking to obliterate privacy and restrict content are on the move Over the past two weeks, the UK has reportedly blocked internet users’ access to everything from SpongeBob SquarePants gifs to Spotify playlists. Information about Joe Biden’s police funding plan has been restricted, along with a post about an up-and-coming political party. Gamers say they have been unable to tweak colours in games such as Minecraft. And it’s all because of a new age verification law.Since the child safety provisions contained within the Online Safety Act came into effect on 25 July, web service providers have been forced to institute “highly effective” age verification measures to prevent children from accessing “harmful” or “adult” content. The penalty for failing to adequately comply with the act includes hefty fines and potential criminal action.Taylor Lorenz is a technology journalist who writes the newsletter User Mag and is the author of the...

Politics

6 d. ago Drivers warned about common sat nav mistake that could lead to £200 fine

A survey by cinch found six common mistakes made by drivers which could see them facing thousands of pounds in fines - with two-thirds of British drivers planning a long trip

Events

1 week ago UK drivers could face £200 fines for come action under little

As traffic enforcement becomes stricter and roads more heavily monitored, motorists are being cautioned against making this potentially costly mistake that many drivers believe is just good manners

Economics

3 w. ago Britain is facing 'critical shortage' of HGV drivers with 200,000 extra needed by 2029

There are currently 20,000 vacancies in the industry, but we're going to need an incredible 10 times more than that to keep up with demand

Politics

3 w. ago 'Law is clear' as drivers face £5,000 fine for 'rude' action

Driving through a puddle and splashing pedestrians is not only rude but can also be dangerous - and can land a driver with a huge fine if they're caught doing it

Economics