Infantino's FIFA Plan Promises Huge Financial Rewards
Gianni Infantino has promised huge financial rewards for football if his FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal is approved, despite widespread opposition from UEFA and the Premier League.
Category : Regulations
Knowsley Council Overhauls Taxi Licensing Process
Knowsley Council is tightening taxi and private hire driver licensing by replacing third-party qualifications with an in-house assessment after concerns over misleading marketing by training providers.
Royal Mail Fined £5.6m for Missing Delivery Targets
Ofcom fines Royal Mail £5.6m for missing first- and second-class delivery targets, citing significant and unexplained margin causing customer harm.
Wirral Golf Club Granted Licence Changes for Earlier Whisky
Wirral Council has approved changes to Heswall Golf Club's licence, allowing alcohol sales from 10am and across the entire course, including from a buggy.
McDonald's Walton Road gets 24-hour drive-thru licence
McDonald's Walton Road branch has secured permission to offer 24-hour drive-thru services, with walk-ups banned after 11pm, following a successful trial in Kensington.
Betting industry welcomes Nandy staying as Culture Secretary
Grainne Hurst of the Betting and Gaming Council says the sector looks forward to building on its relationship with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy under new PM Andy Burnham.
Chutney Recalled Over Metal Pieces Risk
Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney recalled due to possible metal pieces. Return to store for refund.
Abandoned Turkish castle village becomes ghost town
A planned community of 732 Disney-style castles in Turkey lies abandoned, with 587 half-built homes left to decay after construction halted in 2014.
TV Licence: Six Questions to Avoid £180 Fee
Answer six questions correctly on the 'No Licence Needed' form to avoid the £180 annual TV Licence fee, but beware of prosecution risks.
Marcus Rashford swap deal could trigger £51m Man Utd transfer
Manchester United could use Marcus Rashford in a swap deal to land Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with the Italian club seeking £51m but open to a player exchange.
HMRC sends tax letters to 1.8 million households
HMRC is sending Simple Assessment letters to 1.8 million UK households for the 2025-26 tax year. Recipients are urged not to ignore the official letters and to pay any tax owed by January 31, 2027.
Foxy Cars taxi firm enters liquidation after nearly decade
Foxy Cars Private Hire Services Limited, a Bury St Edmunds taxi firm operating since 2017, has entered voluntary liquidation, with liquidators appointed on July 20.
Aston Martin Posts Wider Losses but Says Turnaround on Track
Aston Martin Lagonda reported pre-tax losses widening to £88.7m in Q2, but insists turnaround is on track with improved first-half performance and Valhalla sales.
Reckitt hikes prices as Iran war drives up costs
Household goods giant Reckitt Benckiser is raising prices in the UK and worldwide to offset rising costs from the Iran war, after a £100m hit from tornado damage at a US warehouse.
Scottish fishing discard ban undermined by lack of enforcement, WWF warns
WWF Scotland warns discard ban on cod and whiting not effectively policed as camera-equipped boats halve since 2014.
NFL Players Protest After Trump's Boycott Call
NFL players protest after Trump urges firing of those kneeling during anthem; widespread demonstrations across games.
TV Licence rules for streaming: YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
You may need a TV Licence to watch live TV on streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Failure could lead to a £1,000 fine.
Legal Rights for Loud Neighbour Music at Night
Loud music from a neighbour late at night can be a statutory nuisance. Councils investigate, but there is no automatic curfew. Know your rights and steps to take.
Bacon recalled in 550 stores over missing inspection
Nearly 12,000 pounds of Maple Leaf Foods bacon sold in 550 stores has been recalled by US regulators for lacking mandatory import inspection.
UK drivers warned of £2 fuel hike near Iran war peak
Petrol prices are rising 0.3p per day, with diesel rising faster at 0.46p per day, as RAC predicts petrol will hit 160p and diesel 180p by end of week.
Switch energy tariff to save £280 yearly
Households are urged to switch to a fixed energy tariff after the price cap rise, with potential savings of £280 per year according to Uswitch.
Carling cuts alcohol content to 3.4% in drinkflation move
Carling is reducing the alcohol content of its flagship lager from 4% to 3.4% ABV to pay less tax under new UK beer duty rates, continuing the 'drinkflation' trend.
Banks Charged $55M Extra Interest From Offset Errors
Asic found banks overcharged mortgage holders $55m in extra interest due to offset account failures, with hundreds of thousands affected and remediation ongoing.
TV Licensing Clarifies 'Myth' About TV Licence Need
TV Licensing has clarified the rules around when you need a TV licence, addressing a 'myth' that you need one just to have a TV set capable of receiving channels.
Newcastle dismiss Arsenal talks for Bruno
Newcastle United chiefs are frustrated by claims Arsenal have intensified their bid for Bruno Guimaraes, as sources confirm no club-to-club contact has occurred despite conflicting reports.
North Tyneside HMO checks delayed over opposition criticism
North Tyneside Council’s non-immediate Article 4 Direction on HMOs in targeted areas faces opposition claims it does not go far enough.
GSK closes Stevenage R&D hub, moves to Cambridge
GSK will shut its Stevenage R&D hub, affecting 1,800 staff, as part of a £400m investment to open a new Cambridge site housing over 1,000 scientists by 2029.
Vale Veterinary Centre shuts all branches in South Wales
Vale Veterinary Centre, a family-run practice with branches in Barry, Cardiff, and Newport, has closed suddenly as of July 27, cancelling all future appointments.
Unilever posts best quarterly sales in a decade ahead of food spin-off
Unilever has upgraded its annual outlook after reporting its strongest quarterly sales in over a decade, driven by a 5.5% volume jump, ahead of a £33.8bn food business spin-off.
Neighbour's shed too close to fence? Know your rights
Homeowners often wonder about legal rights when a neighbour's shed appears too close to the garden fence. Planning rules consider height and use, not just distance.
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