Amazon is launching a major crackdown on illegal streaming via Fire TV Sticks in the UK. Experts warn users of cybersecurity risks from piracy, including malware and data theft. Read the full details.
UK households with Amazon Fire TV Sticks are warned they could face £1,000 fines for illegal streaming. Learn the new TV Licensing rules for services like Disney+ and Prime Video.
Hillingdon Council fines thousands of taxi drivers for illegal parking near Heathrow. MP warns of 'rogue driver' anti-social behaviour. Read the full enforcement details.
HMRC is launching an aggressive new crackdown on historic tax avoidance from 2026, with new powers, a US-style whistleblower reward scheme, and a surge in criminal investigations. Experts warn of risks.
Birmingham is a major hotspot for illegal sports streaming, with residents facing prison and fines. FACT is targeting the West Midlands in a national piracy crackdown.
HMRC unveils strict measures to prevent savers circumventing the new £12,000 cash ISA limit from April 2027. Experts warn of 'stealth tax' on investors.
HMRC is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle a £700m tax gap and improve compliance. The technology will identify risks faster but human caseworkers will make final decisions. Read the latest.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
A motorist in Staffordshire recorded a shocking 535mcg breath alcohol reading, the highest in England over three festive periods. Police warn of increased patrols.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, closely monitoring Australia's new crackdown. Read the latest on the potential policy shift.
The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
The Labour government launches its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy, targeting illegal puppy farms and livestock attacks. Owners face new rules and bans.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
Police crackdown reveals thousands of drivers over the alcohol limit during Christmas operations. Experts call for stricter drink-drive rules in England and Wales.
West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team has made a major impact in Erdington, making 10 arrests and seizing over 20 vehicles. Discover how proactive policing is tackling burglary and drug crime.
West Midlands Police made ten arrests and seized over 20 vehicles in Erdington as part of Operation Skybridge. 19 charges were brought following the proactive operation.
UK police face criticism for using 'cumulative disruption' powers quashed in May 2025 to manage pro-Palestine protests. Lawyers warn of a legal vacuum and stifled democracy.
The DWP has issued nearly 200,000 sanctions to migrants on Universal Credit for breaking rules, averaging over 200 per day. Read the full story on the welfare system crackdown.
New junk food ad rules force Tesco, M&S, Asda & Waitrose to alter Christmas campaigns. Discover how brands are adapting ahead of the 5 Jan crackdown.
The DWP faces pressure to reform the welfare system after a sharp rise in ADHD-related PIP claims. Experts warn of unsustainable spending impacting other public services.
A Rugeley man has been convicted after running an illegal pet shop from his council house, neglecting animals including endangered species. Read the full story and learn how to buy exotic pets responsibly.
The DWP announces major changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), introducing mandatory bi-annual medical assessments to control costs and target support. Learn what it means for claimants.
The DWP will increase in-person assessments for PIP and Work Capability claims, aiming to reform welfare, clear backlogs, and save £1.9bn. Find out what this means for claimants.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Cheryl Drew, once claiming £60k a year in benefits, criticises Labour's decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap, saying it removes motivation for parents.
DWP data reveals a 16,000 surge in ADHD PIP claims. Experts urge benefit system reform to control spiralling welfare costs. Read the full analysis.
Cheryl Drew, once labelled the 'benefits queen' for claiming £60k a year for 15 kids, now criticises Labour's plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She says handouts don't always help. Read her story.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
Jollyes Pets thanks customers for donating 424,000 tins of food, with £40,000 profit shared among five UK animal welfare and community charities. Read how this supports vital work.
A 64-year-old woman admitted dishonestly claiming benefits. Her case emerges as the government unveils new powers to disqualify serious fraudsters from driving.