Major brands' adverts banned over misleading green claims
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making misleading environmental claims. Read the full details of the rulings.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making misleading environmental claims. Read the full details of the rulings.
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanuts. Check batch code 4061463276865. Return product for full refund.
HMRC will launch a mandatory register for all tax advisers in May 2026. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and the £36m investment to modernise services.
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield closed for three months after authorities seized suitcases of illegal tobacco and vapes. Report illegal sales via the Trading Standards hotline.
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.
Aldi issues 'do not eat' alert for Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanuts. Customers urged to return product for a full refund.
Wiltshire Police launch roadside eyesight checks for drivers over 70. Those failing face DVLA referral. Ensure your vision meets legal standards this Christmas.
An investigation reveals hundreds of motorists over 70 failed to renew their driving licences as required by law. Discover the potential road safety implications and new government plans.
Asda urgently pulls its 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls due to an incorrect use-by date. Customers warned not to eat and to return product for a full refund.
The UK government announces new national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing to strengthen passenger safety. Learn how this crackdown affects you.
Aston Villa's John McGinn is using his famous goggles celebration to challenge the stigma around children wearing protective eyewear in football, inspired by his nephew.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delays the main financial impact until 2028, just before an election. Discover how tax freezes and new measures will affect UK households.
Flapjackery issues a 'do not eat' warning for three Christmas products due to undeclared almonds. Full refunds available. Check if your items are affected.
The DVLA has revoked over 35,000 driving licences in three years due to eyesight concerns. Discover the new safety rules being considered for older drivers.
Urgent warning for UK households as Flapjackery recalls Mince Pie Crumble Flapjacks due to undeclared almonds. Check your Christmas treats now.
The Food Standards Agency warns customers not to eat three recalled Christmas food products due to undeclared almonds. Return items for a full refund.
600,000 people in England have cataracts, prompting calls for mandatory eye tests for older drivers to improve road safety. Learn more about the proposed changes.
Money expert Martin Lewis has reported Evans and Carluccio's to Trading Standards for misleading online returns policies. Discover your full consumer rights.
Matalan has issued an urgent recall for seven children's clothing items due to hazardous poppers that could cause cuts. Return affected products immediately for a full refund.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
A man in his 30s was hospitalised after being struck by a police vehicle responding on blue lights in Selly Oak. West Midlands Police has referred the incident to its professional standards department.
Pop icon Robbie Williams reveals his eyesight is deteriorating, a condition he attributes to 'skinny jabs' used for weight loss. He urges public to research risks.
Trading Standards officers have seized almost £38,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes from 14 shops across Staffordshire. Investigations are underway, with some shops facing prosecution.
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent recall for its JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets due to undeclared milk contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
A prominent figure in the West Midlands illegal tobacco trade has been sentenced after £33,000 was discovered hidden under a bed. Over £3.5 million passed through his accounts.
Cadbury refutes social media claims about reducing chocolate content, confirming full compliance with UK and EU standards. Discover the facts behind the rumours.
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
The BBC has issued an official statement following significant viewer complaints about accessibility issues during a recent Celebrity MasterChef episode featuring deaf contestant Chris McCausland.
Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.