2026 Firework Rules: Avoid £90 Fines This New Year
Brits planning New Year fireworks must follow strict rules on times and sales or risk a £90 on-the-spot fine. Learn the key laws for 2026 to celebrate safely.
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New 2026 UK Drone Law: Fines for Unregistered Pilots
From 1 Jan 2026, UK drone pilots must pass a CAA theory test and register or face penalties. Learn the new weight-based rules for Flyer and Operator IDs.
Utah's 'red-stripe' ID law for DUI offenders starts Jan 1
From New Year's Day, Utah enforces tougher alcohol laws, including mandatory ID checks for all and a 'red-stripe' licence for serious DUI offenders. Read the full details.
Hong Kong Court Orders Dissenting Director to Pay £1.4m
A Hong Kong court has ordered a dissenting director of Kiwi Chow to pay HK$14.2m for failing to comply with a winding-up order. Read the full details on this landmark corporate governance case.
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Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons Ban HFSS Multibuy Offers
Major UK supermarkets face new restrictions on HFSS product promotions. Learn how the ban on multibuy deals aims to tackle childhood obesity and what it means for shoppers.
Food Industry Fights RFK's Ultra-Processed Food Regulations
Major food manufacturers form coalition to lobby against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push for stricter rules on ultra-processed foods, arguing it will worsen the cost of living crisis. Read the full story.
2026 UK Laws: New Bin Rules, Travel Fees & DWP Powers
A comprehensive guide to the major new UK laws taking effect in 2026, covering travel fees, four-bin recycling, junk food ad bans, and enhanced DWP fraud powers. Stay informed.
Republicans aim to exempt polluters from PFAS cleanup costs
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt water utilities and landfills from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move critics warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full story.
Government bans boiling live lobsters and crabs
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping animal welfare strategy, banning the boiling of live lobsters and crabs. The reforms also target puppy farming and trail hunting. Read the full details.
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Ban on boiling lobsters alive announced in England
England is set to outlaw the live boiling of lobsters, calling it 'unacceptable'. The move is part of a sweeping new Animal Welfare Strategy. Read the full details here.
Ryanair fined €10m for limiting online travel agency sales
Ryanair hit with a €10 million fine by Italy's competition authority for restricting ticket sales via online travel agencies (OTAs). The ruling could reshape airline booking practices. Read the full details.
Democrats Sue Over Trump's CFPB Changes
US Democrats file a lawsuit against the Trump administration's restructuring of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The move aims to block a rule they argue weakens consumer protections.
UK bans boiling lobsters alive in animal welfare move
The UK government has announced a ban on boiling lobsters and crabs alive, part of a major new animal welfare strategy. The move follows scientific recognition of crustacean sentience.
Government plans to ban shock collars and trail hunting
The UK Government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars for pets and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the plans and the political reaction.
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Labour announces ban on trail hunting in England and Wales
The government confirms a ban on trail hunting, citing fears it masks illegal fox hunting. The move sparks accusations of an attack on rural communities and forms part of a wider animal welfare plan.
Government proposes ban on electric shock dog collars
A flagship government strategy proposes banning electric shock collars for pets and cracking down on puppy farming. Discover the full raft of new animal welfare protections.
Government to ban trail hunting in animal welfare push
The government announces a ban on trail hunting to prevent its use as a cover for illegal foxhunting. The move, part of a new animal welfare strategy, follows years of clashes and evidence of law-breaking.
UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed
A landmark UK ban on TV ads for unhealthy food before 9pm comes into force. Discover how this new regulation aims to protect children and shape public health policy.
EU May Ban 'Veggie Sausage' Label in Meat Lobby Push
EU legislators, influenced by meat industry lobbying, aim to ban terms like 'veggie sausage' and 'vegan burger', citing consumer confusion. Critics call it protectionism, not clarity.
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Shein Fined Over Child-Like Sex Dolls on Platform
A Paris court orders Shein to implement strict age verification for adult products after banned items were found. Read the full ruling and implications for online marketplaces.
Paris court rejects suspension of Shein in France
A Paris court has rejected a French government request to suspend the Shein platform after illegal items were found for sale. Read the latest on the fast-fashion giant's legal battle.
Shein Ordered to Verify Age for Adult Sales in France
A Paris court orders Shein to implement age verification for adult products after childlike sex dolls were found. Fines of €10,000 per breach imposed. Read the latest.
Trump EPA Moves to Weaken Formaldehyde Cancer Safeguards
The Trump administration's EPA is proposing to roll back Biden-era limits on carcinogenic formaldehyde found in everyday products. Experts warn this could increase cancer risks for millions. Read the full analysis.
FCA to let banks set their own contactless payment limits
UK banks can soon set custom contactless limits. New FCA rules from March 19 aim to boost convenience while keeping fraud protections. Discover how this affects your spending.
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Trump orders marijuana reclassification for medical use
The Trump administration is pushing to reclassify cannabis to Schedule III, easing medical research but keeping the federal ban on recreational use firmly in place. Read the full details.
Trump Signs Order to Reclassify Marijuana
President Donald Trump signs an executive order moving cannabis to a less restrictive category, easing research and regulations. Discover the implications for US policy and business.
FCC Chair Denies Agency Independence Amid Trump Power Grab
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr tells senators the agency is 'not independent', as its mission statement is altered online. Critics fear a Trump-led assault on regulatory autonomy.
FCC scrubs 'independent' from site after chair's U-turn
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reversed his 2018 stance, declaring the agency not independent during a Senate hearing, prompting immediate edits to its official website. Read the full story.
California DMV Gives Tesla 90 Days to Change Autopilot Ads
California regulators warn Tesla to revise its 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' marketing within 90 days or face a temporary sales ban. The move follows a judge's ruling that the terms mislead consumers.
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Betfair and Paddy Power pay £2m Gambling Commission fine
Betfair and Paddy Power have agreed a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after failing to protect vulnerable users, including one who bet £20,000 in under eight hours. Read the full investigation details.
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