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Indonesia, Sri Lanka floods death toll exceeds 600

BBC Breakfast shares a devastating update as flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Sri Lanka claim over 600 lives. Rescue efforts continue amid extreme weather linked to climate change.

Labour urged to change motorway speed limit to 80mph

Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.

England's Drink-Drive Limit Set for Major Cut

The UK Government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland. Discover the details and road safety implications.

Asda Breaks Pricing Law, Apologises to Shoppers

Asda has apologised after failing to display mandatory unit prices on items like Weetabix and dishwasher tablets, breaking UK consumer law. Discover which products were affected.

Six December Driving Law Changes for UK Motorists

Six major driving law changes hit in December 2025, impacting EV owners, petrol drivers, and London commuters. Get the full details on pay-per-mile, fuel duty, and the Congestion Charge shift.

Migrants cancel DWP benefits over settlement fears

A low-paid carer cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's DLA, fearing new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Experts warn of widespread discrimination.

Birmingham office segregates staff by gender

A Birmingham office worker claims men and women have been separated at work, with one female employee allegedly sacked after complaining. Is this legal in the UK?

Search and Rescue Vehicles Exempt from Car Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.

Castle Bromwich Gardens joins UK seed relay

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is growing heritage Golden Grape tomatoes as part of a national seed relay celebrating 50 years of seed conservation. Discover how this helps UK food security.

Former Banker's 600 Hours Aiding Homeless

A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.

Drink-Drive Limit Could Be Cut Across UK

Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.

Birmingham law firm collapses with job losses

Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.

UK Fleet Fines Surge with New Driving Rules

Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.

Drivers told they 'must' have sunglasses in car

UK drivers face a £1000 fine and points for driving dazzled by low winter sun. Motoring experts urge keeping dedicated sunglasses in your car from Sunday to stay safe and legal.

UK bans ticket resales above face value

The UK government has announced a ban on reselling event tickets for more than their original price. Discover how this new law protects fans from scalpers.

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