Wheelie Bin Mistakes Could Cost You £1,000
UK households face hefty penalties for common wheelie bin errors including overfilling, wrong placement and contamination. Learn how to avoid costly fines.
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Melbourne council wipes parking fines for homeless
A Melbourne council has made headlines by forgiving parking fines for people experiencing homelessness in a radical policy shift that's dividing public opinion across the city.
Government cracks down on unfair council fines
Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.
London's Parking Fine Fury: 10M PCNs Generate £500M
Exclusive investigation reveals London drivers hit with record 10 million parking fines as councils generate staggering half-billion pound revenue.
Pumpkin carving could land you with £300 fine
Experts reveal the hidden legal dangers of pumpkin disposal this Halloween season and how to avoid costly penalties
Yellow box junctions earn councils £35m in driver fines
Motorists across Britain are being hit with staggering fines as yellow box junctions generate millions in revenue for local authorities. Discover which councils are profiting most from these controversial traffic traps.
UK's Box Junction Fines: Councils Earn Millions
Motorists face mounting frustration as controversial yellow box junction enforcement leads to millions in fines. Investigation reveals councils earning staggering revenues from penalty charge notices.
Green bin mistakes could cost gardeners £500 fines
UK gardeners face unexpected fines for putting common garden waste items in green bins. Discover which plants and materials could cost you hundreds.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
Council Parking Fine Scandal Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are issuing millions in questionable parking fines on faded and poorly marked double yellow lines, with drivers fighting back against unfair PCNs.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Parking fine loophole exposed - challenge your PCN
Millions of UK drivers could challenge parking fines as legal experts reveal councils may be issuing PCNs illegally due to flawed road markings and missing documents.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
NHS nurses hit with unfair parking fines at hospitals
Dedicated NHS nurses and healthcare workers are being slapped with unfair parking fines while working gruelling shifts, with some hospitals actively targeting their own staff. Read the disturbing details of how frontline workers are being penalised for si
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
Cardiff Council Faces Major Political Shake-Up After Elections
Cardiff Council is set for significant political changes following recent election outcomes, with Labour falling short of majority control. Discover how the new political landscape will shape Wales' capital city.
Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods
Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.
Noosa Council Fraud Scandal: Major Investigation Launched
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Slash council tax by £800 with Martin Lewis tip
Discover how one household dramatically reduced their council tax payments after following Martin Lewis' expert advice on challenging your band.
Parking apps costing drivers millions in fines
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are pocketing millions in fines as drivers struggle with confusing parking apps and hidden charges in the cashless revolution.
Britain's parking crisis: Councils defend record-high charges
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK councils are implementing Britain's most expensive parking fees, claiming it prevents 'spot-stealing' by non-residents while generating millions in revenue.
Council boards up wrong house, leaves family homeless
A Kent couple returned from holiday to find their home illegally boarded up by the council in a case of mistaken identity, leaving them temporarily homeless and fighting for compensation.
Drivers fined £100 for missing road signs - are you at risk?
Thousands of UK motorists are being slapped with hefty penalties for failing to spot this common road marking. Discover how to avoid joining them.
Bizarre UK Laws That Could Get You Fined
Discover the strange and outdated laws still active across Britain that could see you fined for everyday activities from handling salmon suspiciously to knocking on doors and running away.
Council threatens fines for parking on your own driveway
Outraged residents in Medway face penalties for parking on their own driveways as council enforces controversial new parking rules. Homeowners speak out against what they call 'unfair targeting'.
Blue Badge mum faces £3k school run parking fines
A disabled mother reveals how she accumulated £3,000 in parking fines during school runs, despite displaying her Blue Badge, exposing a shocking failure in council enforcement systems.
Martin Lewis: Check your council tax band now
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains how millions of UK households are missing out on substantial council tax refunds due to simple errors in their property banding.
Council bans couple's flower pots over 'fire hazard' fears
A retired couple in Westminster are forbidden from decorating their flower pots after the council branded them a fire risk, sparking a debate about council overreach and common sense.
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