Midlands firms hit with huge fines for illegal workers
Home Office raids lead to hefty fines for businesses hiring illegal workers in the Midlands. Discover the penalties and the government's crackdown on unlawful employment.
Home Office raids lead to hefty fines for businesses hiring illegal workers in the Midlands. Discover the penalties and the government's crackdown on unlawful employment.
New data reveals nearly 90,000 speeding offences in the West Midlands last year, with Birmingham's A4540 the worst road. More average speed cameras are planned for 2026.
A major new campaign urges UK drivers to reduce speed by 5mph to halve fatal collisions. Learn the shocking stats and official warnings for safer roads.
New data reveals 90,000 speeding offences in the West Midlands in 2025, with A4540 New John Street West the top hotspot. See the full list of roads and daily offence rates.
New data reveals 64.9% of 2023's fatal UK crashes involved a 'Fatal Four' factor. Labour considers new driving laws and tech to combat speeding, drink-driving, phone use, and seat belt offences. Read the full analysis.
Lambeth Council is installing new speed cameras and a traffic filter to tackle dangerous speeding and cut-through traffic, following resident concerns. Find out the key locations affected.
Three people were injured, one seriously, in a two-car crash at a West Bromwich junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sunday evening. Read the latest updates.
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined for using bus lanes on Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham this year. Discover the city's most notorious traffic hotspots and how to avoid penalties.
Birmingham Council plans new traffic calming on Cranes Park Road in Sheldon. The scheme, part of a wider plan to prioritise people over cars, includes a refuge island and mini-roundabout. Have your say in the consultation.
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's speeding hotspots as average speed cameras record 90,000 offences. Discover the city's most notorious roads and new safety plans.
Muazzam Luqman, 22, was sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting a woman at over 70mph in a 40mph zone. Read the full report.
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
Over 1,600 motorists fined in 39 days on Kent's A299 Thanet Way due to urgent safety measures for damaged road surfaces. Police urge drivers to respect the limit.
West Midlands Police reveal 48 locations for mobile speed cameras across Birmingham over Christmas and New Year to tackle the 'Fatal Five' and improve road safety.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
Faulty variable speed cameras on the M6 in the West Midlands issued wrongful fines. Police will refund drivers and remove penalty points. Read the latest on this major traffic update.
Thousands of UK motorists wrongly fined due to a smart motorway software glitch dating to 2021 could receive compensation. Find out if you're affected.
Thousands of motorists in England are due refunds after a technical fault caused speed cameras to activate incorrectly. National Highways has identified 2,650 errors since 2021. Read the full story.
National Highways apologises as a technical fault causes 2,650 incorrect speed camera activations since 2021. Fines to be refunded and points removed. Full details.
A technical fault with variable speed cameras on England's motorways has led to wrongful fines. National Highways apologises as drivers are set for refunds.
Dozens of motorists in the West Midlands have been fined for speeding in 20mph zones, with 59 offences recorded this year. Discover the facts and upcoming city-wide speed limit changes.
Nearly 20,000 motorists were caught speeding on two major Birmingham roads in 2025. Discover the hotspots and new 30mph limits coming to the city.
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
Nearly 30,000 drivers have been caught by variable speed cameras on the M6 in the West Midlands this year. Discover the hotspots and how to avoid a ticket.
Driving expert Liam Barnes reveals six costly DVLA rule breaches for winter, from clearing number plates to removing coats. Avoid fines up to £1000 and penalty points.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Motoring expert warns UK drivers that festive habits like loud music and unsafe tree transport could lead to huge fines and penalty points this Christmas. Stay safe and legal on the roads.
West Midlands Police reveal 48 locations for mobile speed cameras across Birmingham this December. See the full list to stay safe and avoid fines.