Newcastle law firm Sintons LLP celebrates a record year with turnover reaching £19.3m and significant team expansion. Discover how their commercial teams drove growth and their commitment to sustainability and community.
Birmingham Airport warns of extended wait times as key Air-Rail Link maintenance reduces service. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time until February 2026.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended waits as air-rail link runs at 50% capacity for essential maintenance. Plan extra journey time or use walking routes.
The UK government is consulting on cutting England's drink-drive limit from 35mcg to 22mcg per 100ml of breath, effectively a one-pint maximum. This major road safety overhaul could also see stricter rules for new drivers.
Elderly residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have knitted toys and blankets for monkeys at a South African sanctuary. Discover their heartwarming charitable story.
The Labour government launches a consultation to update laws on electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters, aiming to boost independence for over 10 million people with mobility impairments.
Guernsey motorists who have their licence revoked must now retake their driving test. The law change, approved by the States, updates legislation for hazardous and drug driving offences.
Chelmsford MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy 2025 handling over 100,000 emails and key votes on assisted dying. She outlines the Liberal Democrats' opposition role and previews 2026's Hillsborough Law debate.
FBC Manby Bowdler, part of Adeptio Law Group, nearly triples its Birmingham legal team with five new partners from Top 200 firms, marking a major recruitment drive. Discover the ambitious expansion plans.
UK motorists face on-the-spot fines for driving with frosted windows as temperatures plummet. Experts warn of £5,000 penalties for snow on roofs and illegal vaping.
Fines for driving without insurance will rise from £300 to £600 as part of a new government road safety strategy aimed at cutting insurance costs for all. Learn the details.
A new UK law now protects money in supermarket savings schemes, preventing a repeat of the 2006 Farepak scandal. Find out which major retailers are affected.
UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to the US capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the latest on the military action and its global implications for Taiwan and Ukraine.
Cadbury slashes Mini Egg bag weight from 80g to 74g, blaming soaring cocoa costs. Shoppers furious as price remains around £2. Full details and company statement inside.
Major UK driving law change: All newly registered goods vehicles must have a 'smart 2 tachograph' from 24 Dec 2026. Learn how this impacts drivers and operators.
The Labour government has refused to mandate reporting of cat collisions, citing enforcement challenges. Over 10,000 campaigners demanded change. Read the full story.
UK police can now revoke driving licences on the spot if motorists fail a simple roadside vision test. Experts urge drivers to get regular eye checks to stay safe and legal.
Motoring experts warn Labour's plan to scrap jury trials for some driving offences is a 'significant change' that could disproportionately impact professional drivers. Learn the risks.
Motorists are being warned they risk thousands in fines and a driving ban on Friday if they underestimate how alcohol affects them. Experts urge caution after New Year's Eve celebrations.
UK drivers face seven major rule changes in 2026, including car tax hikes for electric vehicles, new licence swaps, and fresh congestion charges. Stay informed to avoid fines.
Northern Ireland plans to outlaw all hand-held mobile phone use while driving, the first major legal update since 2004. The move targets dangerous behaviours like taking photos or scrolling.
Your guide to the UK's New Year's Eve fireworks laws. Know the 1am cut-off, buying restrictions, and penalties to avoid fines or prison. Stay legal this celebration.
From day-one sick pay to paternity leave rights, discover the four key employment law changes set for April 2026 and the political row surrounding the government's U-turn on unfair dismissal.
A discontinued Cadbury Dairy Milk bar, hailed by fans as the 'best ever made', has made a surprise return to UK shops. B&M is stocking an imported Australian version, though the original remains axed.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
A new UK survey reveals 19% of cyclists have ridden under the influence of alcohol, with widespread legal confusion. Learn the law and risks this festive season.
A coroner urges action on graduated driving licences after three teens died in a Warwickshire crash. Could new drivers face passenger bans?
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Major disruption on Birmingham rail lines after a train struck an obstruction between New Street and International stations. Delays and alterations expected. Get the latest travel updates here.