A motorist checking a £100 parking penalty was left reeling after uncovering a colossal £23,500 debt erroneously linked to his car. This astonishing administrative error by Westminster City Council highlights a dramatic system failure.
Millions of UK motorists are being warned about a hidden risk with the new '24' and '74' number plates. A simple mistake involving the new 'E' mark could see drivers fined up to £1,000. Here's what you need to know to stay legal and avoid penalties.
Network Rail has been handed a £6.7 million fine for safety failures that led to the 2020 Stonehaven train derailment, which resulted in three fatalities. The sentencing at the High Court in Glasgow concludes a major legal case following the tragic accide
France's state-owned railway company, SNCF, has been ordered to pay a €1,000 fine after a court ruled the noise from its trains in Brittany was unacceptable, following a unique complaint centred on a resident's distressed cat.
Millions of UK motorists are at risk of hefty fines and penalty points for simple yet illegal errors related to car seats and child restraints. Are you making these costly mistakes?
A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.
Forget boring tap water. A new breed of UK water sommeliers is elevating H2O to a gourmet experience, pairing mineral waters with fine foods and rivalling wine for complexity and terroir.
UK travellers face severe penalties, including unlimited fines and criminal charges, for not declaring cash amounts over £10,000. The FCDO's latest alert is a crucial reminder for all holidaymakers.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by Ofwat for providing inaccurate sewage treatment and leakage data, in one of the largest fines ever issued to a UK water company.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for seriously misrepresenting its performance data, affecting customers in Wales and Herefordshire.
Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia
Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.
The DVLA has alerted motorists to a critical check for new '75' reg plates to avoid a costly £1,000 fine and failed MOTs this September. Here's what you need to know.
Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu faces hefty fine and public outrage after sharing social media video of himself driving at extreme speeds on public motorway.
A Dorset pub's strict 'no reservation' policy leads to a £250 fine for elderly patrons, sparking a national debate on fairness and discretion in hospitality rules.
Disturbing footage emerges of a violent attack on a parking enforcement officer in Central London, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
Kensington and Chelsea Council launches a major offensive to clear thousands of nitrous oxide canisters left by revellers, vowing to identify and fine the culprits.
A Southeastern Railway passenger received a staggering £2,500 fine in a controversial penalty case. Discover the full story behind this unprecedented fine and how to avoid similar travel penalties.
Shocking footage captures reckless tourists dangling from moving vehicles on a Spanish holiday island. Local police crack down with hefty fines as authorities condemn the dangerous behaviour.
Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has been hit with a hefty fine following a spectacular meltdown during his US Open semi-final victory, where he launched a furious tirade at both the umpire and a courtside photographer.
A motorist faces a staggering £10,000 penalty after a council's mobile CCTV car filmed him repeatedly. The controversial 'spy car' tactic in Westminster ignites a major debate on fair enforcement.
UK drivers are being alerted to a simple chalk trick to avoid a £1,000 DVLA fine for having an untaxed car, even if it's parked on a private driveway.
Millions of UK motorists risk hefty fines under new noise pollution laws targeting loud music and excessive engine revving. Here's what you need to know to avoid penalties.
An Ethiopian Orthodox church in Central London has been slapped with a parking fine after a vehicle was left illegally outside its Westminster chapel, sparking a debate over religious exemptions and council enforcement.
A Solihull mother faces a staggering £116,000 court bill after illegally chopping down a protected, historic tree in her garden, a case described by the council as 'one of the worst' examples of its kind.
A homeowner in Barnet was hit with a staggering £116,000 fine by the local council for a dropped kerb they claim they never knew existed. Discover how a simple driveway led to a five-year legal battle.
Motorists are being warned of a costly and little-known driving law that could see them fined for parking a car in their own garage. Experts reveal the common mistake that invalidates insurance.
Labour's David Lammy avoids a £50 fine for fishing without a licence after Environment Agency officials issue only a written warning. The incident occurred on the River Lea in London.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy escapes penalty after being caught fishing without a valid licence during high-profile meeting with Republican Senator JD Vance on the River Tyne.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Senator JD Vance were issued fines for an illegal fishing expedition at the government's Chevening estate, raising questions about diplomatic protocols.