New DVSA Rule June 9: Learner Driving Test Booking Limit
From June 9, learner drivers in the UK will face new limits on changing driving test centres and dates, as part of a DVSA overhaul. Only two changes allowed per booking.
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New Driving Test Booking Rules: What Learners Must Know
The DVSA has changed driving test booking rules to combat bots and long waiting times. Learners must book their own tests and can only change bookings twice.
Hospitality NI's 'Cinderella' industry: Bill Wolsey
Bill Wolsey, owner of Beannchor Group, says hospitality is Northern Ireland's neglected 'Cinderella' industry, urging Stormont for fair treatment and more support.
Negative Gearing Overhaul: New Builds Only
Australia's negative gearing changes allow deductions only for new builds from 2026, grandfathering existing investors. Aimed at boosting housing supply, the reform mirrors Bill Shorten's 2019 plan but risks unintended consequences for renters and investo
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DWP Warns UC Claimants: Report 20 Changes or Face £50 Fine
The DWP has confirmed 20 changes Universal Credit claimants must report or risk a £50 civil penalty. Failing to notify could lead to benefit suspensions.
Netflix Users May Face £180 TV Licence Fee by 2027
Labour considers expanding the TV licence fee to cover streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, even for those who don't watch the BBC, to fund the corporation post-2027.
MPs Warn University Closure Could Be Catastrophic
A new report warns that a university in England faces a 'real risk' of closure due to insolvency, which could be catastrophic for students, staff, and communities.
Chelsea Flower Show Celebrates Attenborough's 100 Years with Plants
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will feature a special exhibit celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, showcasing ten wildlife-friendly plants from each decade of his life.
Driving Test Booking Changes to Cut 22-Week Waits
New rules ban instructors from booking tests for learners to combat 22-week waits and black market resales, with bots and touts targeted.
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BBC Breakfast Pays Tribute to Royal Superfan Terry Hutt
BBC Breakfast presenters Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell remembered Terry Hutt, known as 'Union Jack Man', who has died at 91. He attended royal events for decades.
Greens' Polanski Admits Council Tax Error on Houseboat
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has admitted failing to pay correct council tax on his London houseboat, calling it an unintentional mistake and taking steps to pay owed tax.
Olympic Cyclist Katie Archibald Retires at 32
Katie Archibald, multiple Olympic, world and European champion cyclist, retires to train as a nurse. She won gold in Rio and Tokyo, and will miss the Commonwealth Games.
Readers Defend Hardback Books Against Ditching Calls
Readers respond to an article advocating for paperbacks over hardbacks, citing durability, readability, and aesthetic value as key reasons to keep hardbacks.
Trump Vows to Pause Federal Gas Tax After Iran War Fuel Hike
Donald Trump pledges to suspend the US federal gas tax to ease pressure on Americans after the US-Israel war on Iran drove fuel prices to a four-year high.
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Trump Officials Cancel Conservation Rule on Public Lands
The Trump administration cancels a Biden-era rule that put conservation on equal footing with development on public lands, aiming to boost drilling, logging, mining, and grazing.
Driving Test Wait Times Soar Amid New Bot Booking Ban
New rules ban instructors from booking tests for learners to combat bot scams. Waiting times exceed 22 weeks, up from 5 weeks pre-pandemic.
Reeves' Exit Would Cost Britain Billions
Removing Rachel Reeves as chancellor without a credible replacement could spike UK bond yields, adding billions to debt costs and squeezing public services, warns analysis.
Trump Admin Cancels Conservation Rule on Public Lands
The Interior Department cancels a 2024 rule that balanced conservation with development on public lands, boosting drilling, logging, and mining.
New Driving Test Rules Ban Instructor Bookings
New rules ban instructors from booking driving tests for learners, aiming to stop bots and touts amid record 22-week waiting times in England.
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Greggs Opens First International Shop in Tenerife Airport
Greggs will open its only international outlet at Tenerife South Airport later this month, offering sausage rolls and other bakes. The bakery last operated abroad in Belgium in 2008.
Shorten Backs Negative Gearing Change as Fair Move
Bill Shorten defends Labor's likely broken promise on negative gearing, citing fairness in housing. The budget may also cut petrol tax and boost defence spending.
Bluebird K7 Returns to Coniston Water After 58 Years
The iconic Bluebird K7 hydroplane, piloted by Donald Campbell, returns to Coniston Water for the first time since his fatal crash in 1967, with a festival and final runs.
Theatre Streaming Boosts Live Attendance, NT Research Finds
New research commissioned by the National Theatre reveals that filmed theatre does not harm in-person attendance but encourages audiences to explore new performances.
IPPR Proposes 'Double Lock' Rent Cap for England
The IPPR urges the UK government to introduce a rent 'double lock' in England, capping increases to the lower of inflation or wage growth, as 2.4 million face unaffordable rents.
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Christian IVF Doctor Pivots Career Over Embryo Ethics
Dr. John Gordon, a Christian IVF specialist, changed his practice to avoid discarding embryos, aligning with his faith amid a national debate on IVF ethics.
DfI Ignored Practical Culvert Access Prevention, Inquest Hears
An inquest into Noah Donohoe's death heard the DfI should have considered all practical means to prevent access to a culvert, and refurbishment may have increased accessibility.
Chilbolton Observatory Fights 75-Home Plan
Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire objects to plans for 75 homes nearby, arguing the development would render its high-tech equipment inoperable due to light pollution and electromagnetic interference.
Wearable Pump Device Aids Heart Failure Patients at Home
A UK-wide trial found a wearable mini-pump device allows heart failure patients to safely receive treatment at home, reducing hospital stays by up to five days.
Trump White House Contradicts Itself on Overdose Prevention
The Trump administration proposes contradictory policies on overdose prevention, cutting funding for test strips while supporting naloxone access, confusing experts.
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Renters' Rights Act Could Worsen Court Delays Without Funding
Investment in courts and legal aid is vital to handle expected rise in contested repossession cases under the new Renters' Rights Act, warns Law Society president.
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