Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health. Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health, the Prime Minister has announced […]
Some driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union have announced plans to take strike action from Thursday, February 8, to Sunday, February 11, 2024. The strike action is in response to measures undertaken by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) aimed at reducing driving test waiting times for […]
New figures show applications to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme in December jumped by 49% compared to the same month in 2022. More people are taking advantage of increased heat pump grants with applications having risen by almost 50% compared to last year. New figures released show the number of people applying through the government’s […]
Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys between 30 January and 15 March 2024 across England and Wales. Passengers will have from 23 to 29 January 2024 to claim up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to […]
Hizb ut-Tahrir has been proscribed today (19 January), making it a criminal offence to belong to the group or invite support for it. The organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation today (19 January) after Parliament approved a draft order laid on Monday (15 January). This order makes belonging to Hizb ut-Tahrir […]
Children will be better protected from sexual abuse following change to the law making it easier to prosecute criminals who have had sex in front of children for gratification. An amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill will remove the need to prove that the perpetrators knew, believed, or intended that the child was aware. Instead, […]
James Cleverly has laid a draft order before Parliament to proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir under the Terrorism Act 2000. The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has today (15 January) laid a draft order before Parliament to proscribe the international Sunni Islamist political organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir under the Terrorism Act 2000. If agreed by Parliament, the order will […]
Eligible low income households urged to make sure they get £150 in Warm Home Discount before 29 February. People on low incomes could benefit from a £150 rebate on their energy bills – and are being urged to act now where they need to, so they can get the support before this year’s scheme closes. […]
Producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during housing orders, saving farmers from costly labelling Producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza under proposals planned to support British farmers set out by the Government today (Tuesday 9 January 2024). Currently, when […]
HMRC is reminding cryptoasset users to check if they need to do a Self Assessment tax return. With the increasing adoption of cryptoassets, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising individuals to be vigilant about potential penalties and determine their obligation to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the 2022-2023 tax year. HMRC is […]