Heatwave Tips Could Void Home Insurance, Experts Warn
A third heatwave is heading to the UK, but popular TikTok hacks like leaving windows open or DIY portable ACs could void home insurance and pose safety risks, experts warn.
Category : Regulations
13,000 Toilets and 5,000 Changing Rooms to Be Revamped
Nearly 13,000 toilets and over 5,000 changing rooms across Britain must be updated under new single-sex guidance, with costs estimated at £703.1 million over 10 years.
£21 Cap on Vet Prescription Fees Announced in Overhaul
Vets must publish price lists and cap prescription fees at £21 under new government reforms to tackle soaring bills, with a potential new watchdog and ombudsman for the sector.
Barclays Cuts Mortgage Rates, Saving Borrowers £1,100
Barclays cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.66 percentage points, saving borrowers up to £1,100 over two years, but brokers warn global tensions could reverse the trend.
Post Office to Shut 52 UK Branches After Morrisons Closures
The Post Office will close 52 branches across the UK by October due to the closure of 100 Morrisons Daily stores and TG Jones outlets, potentially dropping below the government's minimum of 11,500 sites.
Ticketmaster Raises Fees After US Crackdown on Hidden Charges, Senators Cry Foul
Ticketmaster raised other fees after US hidden charge crackdown, prompting senators to accuse it of bait-and-switch and violating consumer protection laws.
DWP Report: PIP 'Not Fit for Purpose', Claimants Describe 'Dehumanising' Process
A major DWP review has declared PIP 'no longer fit for purpose', with over 90% of nearly 40,000 respondents reporting negative experiences. Claimants describe the application process as 'dehumanising' and 'degrading'.
Vet Firms to Face Independent Regulator in Major Reform
Vet businesses will be accountable to an independent regulator for the first time under government proposals, including a new ombudsman, price transparency, and a £21 cap on written prescription fees.
FCA Seeks to Dismiss Consumer Group in £9.1bn Car Loan Clash
The Financial Conduct Authority is trying to remove Consumer Voice from court over alleged lack of transparency, as lenders face £9.1bn in compensation for mis-sold car loans.
Cardiff Shop Fined Over £20,000 for Illegal Goods
Aydin Ltd, trading as Mini Mart Store in Cardiff, was fined £16,000 plus costs for selling illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco. Director Rostam Ahmed received a community order.
Ruthin School Closes Amid Labour VAT Policy Impact
Ruthin School, one of the UK's oldest private schools dating back to 1284, will close after Labour's VAT on school fees. Around 100 independent schools have shut since the 20% VAT was introduced.
Timms Review: Pip Disability Benefit Overhaul Expected This Week
The Timms review into the personal independence payment (Pip) disability benefit is due this week, concluding Pip is not fit for purpose amid fears of cuts.
Gary Stevenson Proposes 2% Wealth Tax in New Doc
Gary Stevenson, a working-class millionaire, proposes a 2% annual tax on wealth above £10m to close the wealth gap, facing criticism from the super-rich in his new Channel 4 documentary.
US Privacy Policy Addendum for Covered States
This US addendum outlines additional privacy rights for residents of Alabama, California, Colorado, and other covered states under state privacy laws, including rights to know, delete, opt-out, and appeal.
Severn Trent Spared Ofwat Fine Despite Serious Failures
Severn Trent avoided a fine from Ofwat for wastewater breaches after proactively identifying and fixing problems, reducing spills by 41% and investing £98m.
Virgin Media Fined Record £28m for Blocking Cancellations
Ofcom fined Virgin Media a record £28m for deliberately mishandling millions of customer calls to prevent cancellations between 2022 and 2024, the largest consumer protection penalty ever.
M&S, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Finish Dishwasher Tablets Tested
A months-long trial of M&S, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Finish dishwasher tablets reveals M&S as the best performer, while Finish costs nearly £13 for 64 tablets but delivers excellent results.
B&M's £25 Nest of 2 Side Tables: Space-Saving Living Room Upgrade
B&M's Tromso Nest of 2 Side Tables in travertine effect are available for £25, offering a space-saving design with a modern look for living rooms.
BBC Chief: £180 TV Licence Fee 'No Longer Fit for Purpose'
BBC director-general Matt Brittin told MPs the £180 licence fee is outdated and hindering the broadcaster, as the government considers future funding beyond 2027.
Treasury Statement on Banking Hubs and Branch Closures
Treasury minister Rachel Blake responds to queries on banking hub criteria, branch closures, and the upcoming independent review of in-person banking services, with recommendations due October 2026.
Treasury Statement on Legal Changes for UK Bank Customers
The UK Treasury has issued a statement on banking services changes affecting Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, and Santander customers, amid an independent review of in-person banking access criteria.
HMRC Warns Crypto Holders to Check Records Before 2027
HMRC warns crypto holders to check transaction history before 2027 as new reporting rules will expose undeclared gains, with penalties for non-compliance.
Coronation Street Gemma Faces Debt Crisis in New Spoilers
Coronation Street's Gemma Winter-Brown faces a heartbreaking debt storyline next week as she and Chesney struggle to pay Joseph's school fees, leading to a potential loan crisis.
Primark Recalls Pepper Mills Over Lead Poisoning Risk
Primark has urgently recalled three models of pepper mills due to excessive lead levels, posing serious chemical risks. Customers are advised to stop using them immediately and return for a full refund.
UK Families Face £120,000 Inheritance Tax Bills Under Double Blow
UK families could face a £120,000 Inheritance Tax increase if two rule changes are implemented, warns Rathbones.
Virgin Media Fined £28m for Hindering Cancellations
Ofcom fines Virgin Media £28m for deliberately making it hard to cancel contracts, including call-dropping and excessive holds. Largest fine of its kind.
Primark Recalls £8 Product Over Chemical Risk
Primark urgently recalls an £8 product due to a serious chemical risk. Consumers are told to stop using it immediately. The retailer warns of potential health hazards.
HMRC Apologises: 1.4M Pensioners Overtaxed for 16 Years
HMRC admits 1.4 million pensioners were overtaxed due to a 2010 system error. CEO John-Paul Marks apologises, promising a solution. The error affected state pension income calculations, leaving many retirees confused and overcharged.
Dub Custom Cars Limited Collapses into Liquidation
Dub Custom Cars Limited, an Essex-based vehicle customisation specialist, has collapsed into liquidation, with liquidators appointed on June 30, 2026.
First Direct to Axe Insurance Add-On in Days
First Direct will close its First Directory insurance bundle on July 31, 2026, affecting thousands of customers. Cover extends to October 31 with changes.
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