Sefton Council faces record taxi licence demand, with half of applicants from outside the borough. 4,109 knowledge tests offered in past year, pass rate 58%, and 993 no-shows. Enforcement operations found 40% of inspected vehicles had defects.
A binman warns that using black bags in recycling bins can lead to collections being refused, as recycling should be loose.
Readers respond to a Guardian article on the leasehold system, highlighting financial loopholes, lack of protection for service charges, and the powerlessness of flat owners against freeholders.
HMRC has announced a 22% tax on cash interest held in stocks and shares ISAs, affecting savers who hold cash within these accounts, starting from April 2027.
FIFA asks IFAB to change penalty shoot-out rules mid-World Cup, giving winning coin toss team choice of kicking first or end, to reduce unfairness.
The Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream, loved by Olivia Attwood, is 25% off for Amazon Prime Day at £19.50. A beauty writer shares why this K-beauty favourite is worth repurchasing.
Bin collection times are being changed across Greater Manchester due to scorching temperatures, with some starting as early as 5.30am. Wigan is the only council with no changes.
Sky Bet offers 50/1 enhanced odds for England to beat Ghana in the World Cup. New customers can claim £50 in free bets with a £1 qualifying bet. Kick-off at 21:00 BST on June 23, 2026.
A 22% charge will apply to interest on cash held in stocks and shares Isas from 2027 to prevent savers bypassing new cash Isa limits, HMRC announces.
Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth announced an independent review into anomalous business rates hikes, resisting earlier calls to pause the revaluation. The review will report within three months.
California drivers filed a class-action lawsuit against gas station operators including BP, Circle K, and 7-Eleven, accusing them of using AI to coordinate high prices and violating state antitrust law.
Labor's property tax reforms will pass the Senate after a deal with the Greens, which also delays NDIS changes until mid-August for further scrutiny.
A British expat in Switzerland recounts how HM Passport Office refused a passport for her eight-year-old son while accepting identical documents for his two siblings, costing nearly £800 and risking his visit to family.
The Greens will support Labor's negative gearing and capital gains tax changes under a deal that delays and tweaks NDIS reforms, clearing the path for passage before winter break.
The ECB is reviewing a £1.75m payment from Yorkshire to a company owned by CEO Sanjay Patel for consultancy on the Hundred sale, raising regulatory concerns.
King & King fined £378,184 and banned from audit work for failing to identify self-interest in over 140 audits of Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance companies.
Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser, Jim O'Neill, urges billions more borrowing for infrastructure, signaling a potential break from Keir Starmer's policies.
Fifa's US-based staff advised against dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, but were overruled by leadership. The policy has generated record revenues, with 99.54% occupancy in the first 36 games.
Andy Burnham rules out DWP compensation for WASPI women, accepting the government's decision. Campaigners seek judicial review after Ombudsman found maladministration.
FSA finds nearly a third of lamb takeaways contain other meats, prompting new testing and warnings of fines.
Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson has indicated that Northern Ireland's hospitality sector will not receive a special VAT reduction, despite a cut in the Republic of Ireland, citing the need for UK-wide consistency and fiscal costs.
Which? secures court approval for £3bn class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging overcharging for iCloud. Up to 39.7 million UK users could receive £77 each if successful.
Nearly two-thirds of bill payers are unaware of the upcoming energy price cap on 1 July, with 23% feeling powerless and another 23% angered by the hike. Switching to a fixed tariff could save £316 on average.
Over 3 million Blue Badge holders in Great Britain must follow strict rules to avoid fines. Misuse can lead to prosecution or badge confiscation. Learn where you can and cannot park, and how to display your badge correctly.
Plans for 25 affordable homes in Croeserw, Afan Valley, are out for consultation. The 100% affordable development includes semi-detached houses, one-bedroom apartments, and an assisted living block.
EU fines Temu €200m for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products, under Digital Services Act.
PIP awards last 9 months to 10 years; most face reviews. Over 1.5 million receive 5-year+ awards. 'Light touch' reviews for stable conditions. DWP review paused until autumn 2026.
A new government rule from February 2026 requires all UK petrol stations to report fuel prices, enabling drivers to compare rates in real time via apps and potentially save £40 per year.
Airsprung, a UK furniture retailer with 150 years of history, has entered administration, resulting in 71 job losses. PwC appointed as administrators.
Stephen Mangan criticises 'eye-wateringly expensive' West End theatre tickets, warning the West End could become a 'playground for rich people' as prices soar, with top tickets up 50% in a year.