Butter vs Margarine: Key Differences Explained
Butter is a dairy product made by churning cream, while margarine is a plant-based fat. Learn their differences in composition, cooking uses, and health impacts.
Category : Regulations
UK Probate Fee Jumps to £526: 75% Increase for Families
From July 13, the probate fee rose from £300 to £526, a 75% increase. The fee applies to estates over £5,000. Critics cite poor service despite rising costs.
Major BNPL Changes: New FCA Rules Take Effect Tomorrow
From July 15, 2026, buy now pay later (BNPL) firms must provide clear agreement details, conduct affordability checks, and offer support, as the sector comes under FCA regulation.
BNPL Regulation Changes: FCA Oversight Starts July 15
From Wednesday July 15 2026, buy now pay later (BNPL) firms will be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), requiring affordability checks and clear terms, with complaints possible to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Legal Rights for Messy Neighbour Gardens in UK
A messy garden can become a legal nuisance under UK law, with councils able to act under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Learn your rights and avoid disputes.
Fake AC Units Sold Online During UK Heatwave, ASA Warns
Fake air conditioning units claiming to cool rooms in 90 seconds are being sold online during the UK heatwave. The ASA warns buyers to be sceptical of exaggerated claims and fake reviews.
UK Garden Rules: £61k Fines for Decking, Conservatories
UK homeowners face up to £61,000 in fines for garden rule breaches, including decking, conservatories, and untidy gardens. Yell.com reports rising neighbour complaints and enforcement actions.
South East Water Escapes £22m Fine Despite Failures
South East Water avoids £22m fine for supply disruptions affecting hundreds of thousands; Ofwat agrees £30.5m package instead, including £13m from shareholders.
Exact PIP and ADP Points Needed for Blue Badge
Receiving PIP or ADP? You may automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if you score 8+ points in 'moving around' or 12 points in 'planning and following a journey'. Over 235,700 holders in Scotland.
Greater Manchester Mayor Urged to Get Rent Control Powers
Labour councillors in Manchester are calling for the new mayor to receive devolved powers to explore rent caps and controls, as average rents surpass £1,300 a month and over 20,000 households await social housing.
EU Mandates Hand Luggage Fee Display from 2027
From mid-2027, EU rules require airlines to show hand luggage costs upfront, ban 'no-show' penalties, and enhance rights for disabled passengers, affecting all flights in, to, and from the EU.
EU Hand Luggage Rule: Airlines Must Show Baggage Price
New EU rules require airlines to display hand luggage fees at the start of booking, effective mid-2027. The rules also ban 'no-show' penalties and enhance mobility rights.
Manchester Airport Drop-Off Charges May Face Government Review
Manchester Airport's £5.50 drop-off fee could be reviewed by the government after the House of Lords forced a probe into airport charges nationwide, citing harm to families and disabled passengers.
Dettol, Dr. Beckmann, or White Vinegar: Best Washing Machine Cleaner
A head-to-head test of Dettol, Dr. Beckmann, and white vinegar for cleaning washing machines reveals which product eliminates odours, mould, and limescale most effectively.
Full list: How your MP voted on Labour's immigration bill
MPs voted 264-90 on the Immigration and Asylum Bill second reading. See how every MP voted, including Andy Burnham who backed the bill amid calls to water down indefinite leave to remain changes.
Manchester Airport Confirms 100ml Liquid Rule This Summer
Manchester Airport has confirmed the 100ml liquid limit for hand luggage remains in place for summer 2026, despite new CT scanners that allow electronics and smaller liquids to stay in bags.
New BNPL Affordability Checks Take Effect July 15
From July 15, buy now pay later (BNPL) customers must undergo affordability checks as the sector falls under FCA regulation, with lenders required to assess creditworthiness and offer clearer information.
Manchester Airport £100 Parking Charges May Not Be Legal
Manchester Airport's £100 late payment fee for barrierless parking may be unenforceable, as top lawyer Nick Freeman argues the land is not 'relevant land' under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, meaning operators cannot pursue the registered keeper wit
Airport Drop-Off Fees Slammed as 'Out of Control' at £1/min
UK airport drop-off fees, including Gatwick's £1 per minute charge, face government review after Lords force re-examination, citing harm to families and disabled passengers.
Coalition Urges Burnham to Go Further on Business Rates Reform
The Real Rates Reform Alliance calls for a 2% tax on online sales to fund a 37% cut in business rates for physical shops, urging Andy Burnham to go further with reform.
MPs Demand Answers on Gambling Affordability Checks
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to the Gambling Commission demanding answers on financial risk assessments, echoing racing industry concerns over lack of engagement and evidence.
Couple Fined £176 for Toll Bridge Five Months Later
A couple received a £176 fine for crossing Warburton Toll Bridge five months ago, claiming they never received prior notices. The debt recovery letter arrived without warning.
Beckhams' 'alien' balcony plan rejected by planners
David and Victoria Beckham have lost their planning battle for an oak balcony at their Cotswolds home, with planners calling it 'alien' and harmful to the historic listed building.
Tennis Tour Merger on Hold as WTA Faces Budget Cuts
The proposed merger between the ATP and WTA tours has been indefinitely suspended after negotiations over revenue sharing broke down, with the women's tour now facing significant operational budget cuts.
EU Admits It Cannot Stop PlayStation Disc Phase-Out by 2028
EU Commissioner Michael McGrath says there is 'not much that can be done' to prevent Sony from ending physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, citing commercial freedoms.
Prince George's Godfather Lobbies Reeves on Leasehold Reform
Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster and godfather to Prince George, privately lobbied Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning that leasehold reforms could cause a 'sudden collapse' in professional property ownership.
Martin Lewis slams ‘two tier’ rules over aircon ads
Martin Lewis criticises 'two tier' advertising regulations as ASA warns consumers about misleading portable air conditioner ads using AI and fake reviews.
Aldi's 95p Greek Yogurt Tops Which? Taste Test
Aldi's Brooklea Greek Style Yogurt, priced at 95p per 500g, has been named the best Greek yogurt in the UK by a Which? blind tasting panel, scoring 77% and beating rivals like Yeo Valley.
Rachel Reeves' £300 Car Tax Plan Misses Key EV Problem
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new £300 per-mile car tax for EVs could backfire as OBR predicts 440,000 fewer electric car sales due to lost incentives.
Cardiff Parking Machine's Welsh 'Chips' Translation Error
A parking machine at Cardiff Central railway station displayed 'tap or chips and pin' in Welsh, mistranslating 'chip' as 'sglodion' (chips). The error has been corrected.
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