Reform UK pledges £15,000 tax-free allowance
Reform UK will raise the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 if Nigel Farage wins the next general election, Robert Jenrick will pledge in his conference speech today.
Category : Regulations
DWP confirms Child Maintenance Service payment calculation changes
The DWP plans to reduce the income tolerance from 25% to 15% and include unearned income in child maintenance calculations, potentially lifting 20,000 children out of poverty.
World Rugby warns coaches over late team changes
Coaches copying Rassie Erasmus' late team changes risk heavy World Rugby punishments, including fines and expulsion, with rules requiring teams to be named 48 hours before matches.
New parents lose five days a year getting out of the house
New parents lose over five days a year getting out of the house with their baby, research shows. Almost half take at least 21 minutes longer to leave.
Lawyer: touching phone in holder while driving legal with caveats
A barrister explains that touching a phone in a cradle while driving is technically legal, but drivers can still face charges for careless driving.
Swinney's food price cap plan 'on life support' amid legal doubts
John Swinney's food price cap plan faces legal and practical doubts, risking overshadowing positive policies in his first Programme for Government.
Man Utd face missing three transfer targets as window closes
Manchester United have spent £155m on midfielders but face missing out on three transfer objectives, with Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte staying and no left-back signed.
Swansea City transfer latest: Vipotnik, Iorpenda, Monga and more
Swansea City have 24 hours of the transfer window left, with Tom Iorpenda and Jeremy Monga set to arrive and Zan Vipotnik likely to stay.
Premises licence application lodged for Runcorn site
A premises licence application has been lodged for a site on Church Street in Runcorn, with a consultation period now open under the Licensing Act 2003.
Travellers seek retrospective planning for Essex wildlife spot
Travellers who bulldozed a wildlife spot in Essex in May have applied for retrospective planning permission for 12 mobile homes, nearly four months later.
Highway Code Dropped Kerb Rule Could Cost UK Drivers £70
Rule 243 of the Highway Code prohibits parking in front of property entrances and dropped kerbs. Blocking one can lead to a £70 Penalty Charge Notice in some areas, with enforcement possible even without white markings.
HMRC cuts three driver rates from Tuesday, petrol rises
HMRC confirms three Advisory Fuel Rates for drivers will be cut from Tuesday, while one petrol rate rises by 1p per mile for large engines.
UK Bank Holidays 2026-2027: Remaining Dates and Substitutes
After today's Summer Bank Holiday, England, Wales and Northern Ireland have just two bank holidays left in 2026, including a moved Boxing Day. Scotland's next break is St Andrew's Day on November 30.
Burnham set to target banks and oil firms with new tax raid
The Government is reportedly planning a tax raid on banks and oil companies to plug a £4.7billion hole in public finances, with Andy Burnham backing the move.
Asda recalls three bags over serious chemical risk
Asda urges shoppers to return three bags priced £8-£16 for a full refund over excessive DEHP phthalate levels, which pose a serious chemical risk.
Brits face 'triple tax blow' as pension rule change nears
From April 2027, unspent pensions enter inheritance tax, hitting families with up to 91% losses and a 'triple tax blow'.
Badenoch: Burnham chickening out on oil and gas decisions
Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of cowardice over delayed oil and gas decisions, urging approval for Jackdaw and Rosebank to secure Britain's energy future.
HMRC Mileage Rates Change for Petrol and Diesel Drivers Sept 1
HMRC will revise advisory fuel rates for petrol and diesel company car drivers from Tuesday, September 1, with new charges applying for three months until December 1.
DVLA bans 523 '76' number plates too offensive for roads
The DVLA has banned 523 '76' number plates, including AA76 RYN and GO76 WAR, over concerns they could cause offence, embarrassment or be in poor taste.
Petrol and diesel drivers face 1p per mile HMRC change
HMRC fuel advisory rates change from Tuesday, September 1, with some petrol and diesel drivers facing a 1p per mile rise while others see cuts.
BresBet licence suspended over AML and social responsibility failings
BresBet has had its licence suspended by the Gambling Commission over suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings, leaving customers unable to access the bookmaker's website.
Petrol drivers face 27p per mile HMRC charges rate from Tuesday
HMRC's new advisory fuel rates take effect from September 1. Petrol cars with engines over 2000cc will see the rate rise from 26p to 27p per mile, while smaller engines stay unchanged.
Chef's 2-Ingredient Trick for Juicier, Tastier Steak
A chef-approved method promises juicy, delicious steak every time. The secret is basting with garlic-thyme butter while pan-frying. Here's how to do it.
Asda boss warns Budget could be 'tipping point' for firms
Asda chair Allan Leighton warns the Prime Minister's first Budget could be a 'tipping point' for British businesses, saying the model so far has been to inhibit growth.
Drivers told to remove items from car before MOT test
Tyre experts warn that common items like clutter, overfilled boots, and blocked seatbelts can cause MOT failures, with one in five cars failing annually.
Southport food shop applies for alcohol licence
The Baltic Food Store in Southport has applied to Sefton Council to vary its premises licence for alcohol off-sales from 6am to midnight daily. Representations must be lodged by September 15, 2026.
John Healey shelves defence spending pledge in U-turn
Chancellor John Healey has shelved plans for a defence spending uplift, weeks after resigning over the issue and helping oust Sir Keir Starmer.
New UK supermarket price labelling rules now in force
Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and other major UK supermarkets must now comply with updated Price Marking Order rules on unit pricing and loyalty prices, in force since April 2026.
Whitley Bay restaurant's alcohol licence bid faces objections
Objections have been lodged against Friez & Burgz's bid for a seven-day alcohol licence at its Whitley Road branch, with councillors to decide next week.
Martin Lewis backs mandatory bailiff regulation law change
Martin Lewis has backed a government law change making bailiff oversight mandatory in England and Wales, following months of campaigning by the Money Saving Expert founder.
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