Craft Beer Recalled Over 'Bottle Bomb' Safety Fears
Loophole Brewing Co urgently recalls its Pacific Ale 5-litre Party Kegs sold at Costco. A secondary fermentation risk could cause containers to rupture. Consumers are warned not to drink it.
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US triples visa bond list, 38 nations face up to $15K fee
The US State Department has nearly tripled the number of countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond of up to $15,000. The new rules, effective 21 January 2026, target 38 nations.
US triples list of nations subject to $15k visa bonds
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond scheme to 38 countries, requiring travellers to post bonds of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many.
US triples visa bond list, demands up to $15,000
The Trump administration expands its visa bond programme to 38 countries, requiring payments of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many. Read the full list of affected nations.
Call to Close Tax Loophole for 'Dangerous' Mega-Utes
Teal MP Monique Ryan urges the government to scrap a luxury car tax exemption for large utes, citing a 17-year high in pedestrian fatalities and increased road danger.
MP Targets Tax Loophole for Dangerous 'Mega-Utes'
Teal MP Monique Ryan urges the government to close a tax loophole fuelling the rise of bigger, heavier vehicles, linked to a 17-year high in pedestrian fatalities. Act now for safer roads.
Seven Countries Face New US Visa Bond Requirement
The Trump administration adds Bhutan, Botswana and five other nations to a list requiring passport holders to post bonds up to $15,000 for US visa applications. Learn the full details.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Set to Build in the Cotswolds
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are poised to join a star-studded list of A-listers transforming the Cotswolds into a billionaire's playground. Discover the planning loophole enabling their grand estate and see who else calls this area home.
Bulgaria's First Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Applications
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
MSE's Christmas savings hack: Get a 6% bonus in one day
MoneySavingExpert reveals a clever supermarket stamp scheme loophole to boost your Christmas 2026 fund by up to 6%. Learn how to maximise your festive budget now.
MSE's 6% Christmas savings loophole for 2026
MoneySavingExpert reveals a clever hack using supermarket stamp schemes to get up to a 6% bonus on your festive fund. Learn how to maximise savings for Christmas 2026.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z's 'Rich Person Loophole' Cotswolds Plan
Music icons Beyoncé and Jay-Z are set to build a seven-bedroom dream home in the Cotswolds using a special planning clause. Discover the details of their lavish 58-acre UK estate.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z Use 'Rich Person Loophole' for Cotswolds Home
Music icons Beyoncé and Jay-Z have secured permission to build a seven-bedroom dream home in the Cotswolds, reportedly using a special planning clause. Discover the details of their lavish UK estate plans.
Final Boxing Day hunt held as Labour plans crackdown
Riders participated in what may be the last legal Boxing Day hunt as Labour's new animal welfare strategy pledges to close all fox hunting loopholes. Read the full story.
Labour's new law could end fox hunting for good
Labour's new animal welfare strategy aims to close the 'trail hunting' loophole, potentially ending illegal fox hunts. Discover how a coalition of professionals is helping police enforce the 30-year-old ban.
Work Visa Asylum Claims Soar to 13,000 in a Year
Home Office data reveals a sharp rise in asylum claims from migrants who entered Britain on work visas, exposing a major border control loophole. Read the full investigation.
US Overhauls H-1B Visa System, Ends Random Lottery
The Trump administration replaces the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system, prioritising higher-paid foreign workers. The new rules take effect in February 2026.
Best Australian Books of 2025 Revealed
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
£2bn Tax Loophole in Car Finance Scandal Exposed
A major tax loophole will let banks and lenders avoid £2bn in corporation tax on car finance compensation. Ministers are urged to close it. Read the full story.
Care boss jailed for illegal immigrant employment scheme
A care recruitment boss who exploited a seafarer loophole to employ 13 illegal immigrants has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full details of the Bexhill-based operation.
Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw in US Visa Protest
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.
US Prioritises Visas for Major Sporting Event Fans
The Trump administration orders embassies to expedite visas for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendees while imposing new restrictions on H-1B applicants linked to online censorship. Read the latest.
Iran to attend World Cup draw after visa dispute
Iran's football federation reverses boycott decision for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. Head coach attends, but president's visa was denied. Read the full diplomatic and sporting clash.
50,000 Student Visa Appeals Swamp Australian Tribunal
Australia's Administrative Review Tribunal faces a backlog of nearly 50,000 student visa appeals, driven by tougher rules and a focus on permanent residency over study. Read the full analysis.
Car insurance loophole saves drivers £800
A major insurance loophole allows drivers to cut premiums by hundreds of pounds simply by identifying as non-binary. Discover how companies are reacting.
German court rules secret sauna filming is legal
A shock ruling in Germany has declared covert filming of nude women in public saunas legal, sparking national outrage and calls for urgent legal reform. Join the petition for change.
Visa spelling error costs tourist £400 at airport
An Australian holidaymaker's dream trip to Vietnam turned into a £378 nightmare after a simple typo on her e-Visa. Discover how to avoid this costly travel mistake.
Reeves delays Chinese fast fashion tax loophole closure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for delaying the scrapping of a tax loophole benefiting Chinese fast fashion firms until 2029. UK high street retailers demand faster action.
Migrants given 'cheat sheet' for UK asylum claims
A 25-page Arabic manual is coaching migrants to falsely claim to be from Kuwait's stateless Bidoon minority to exploit the UK asylum system. The Home Office vows action.
Migration Agent Exposes Partner Visa Fraud Epidemic
A veteran migration agent reveals shocking partner visa scams exploiting vulnerable Australian women, with organised networks flooding the system while authorities fail to act.
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