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South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling

In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.

Estate Agent Shake-Up: Mandatory Licensing Proposed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces groundbreaking plans to regulate estate agents through mandatory licensing, aiming to clean up the property market and prevent rogue practices that cost consumers millions.

Landlords blast Rachel Reeves over £30k fine double standards

Private landlords hit with massive £30,000 penalty for HMO licensing violations blast Labour's Rachel Reeves for apparent hypocrisy after her own tenant dispute emerges. The property licensing crackdown faces scrutiny as MP's rental history comes to light

Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed

A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.

Labour plans mandatory landlord licensing scheme

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's radical plan to overhaul Britain's rental market with compulsory licensing for landlords, promising to end the 'wild west' rental sector.

Labour scraps landlord licensing in housing overhaul

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to rental regulations, abolishing mandatory landlord licensing schemes while pledging to build 1.5 million new homes and strengthen tenant protections across England.

Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling

Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.

Late-night pub hours failing communities, report warns

A sobering new analysis reveals that relaxed late-night licensing laws are creating more problems than prosperity, with local residents bearing the brunt of noise and disruption while promised economic benefits fail to materialise.

UK pubs face £1,500 licensing fee crisis

British publicans confront fresh financial pressures as government plans could impose substantial new licensing costs, adding to existing challenges in the hospitality sector.

Labour's Plan to Transform UK Pub Opening Hours

Sir Keir Starmer announces radical overhaul of pub licensing laws, giving landlords power to set flexible opening times and revitalise Britain's struggling hospitality sector.

Tourist ATM fees hit £17.40 in Europe

British holidaymakers are being warned about extortionate ATM charges across Europe, with some machines charging up to £17.40 for cash withdrawals. Discover which destinations are worst affected and how to protect your money.

Labour to crack down on holiday rip-off charges

Exclusive: New Labour government prepares to review hidden card fees and holiday surcharges that cost British families millions each year. Consumer rights revolution begins.

UK charges asylum seekers £400 application fees

The UK government introduces controversial new immigration fees requiring asylum seekers to pay hundreds of pounds for applications, sparking debate about accessibility and fairness.

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