Drink-drive limit warning as millions get it wrong
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
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Birmingham axes 40mph limits on main roads
Birmingham City Council confirms 40mph speed limits will be replaced by 30mph on most main routes. New speed cameras also announced as part of major road safety strategy.
Birmingham cuts speed limits on 27 main roads to 30mph
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
Stoke-on-Trent Named a Drink-Driving Hotspot
Stoke-on-Trent ranks 8th in England for drink-driving penalty points as the government prepares to slash the legal limit next year. Experts warn of serious financial and safety consequences.
Pension Credit warning over £10,000 savings limit
UK state pensioners are being alerted that savings over £10,000 can reduce their Pension Credit income. Experts call the unchanged limit 'unfair' as it erodes vital benefits.
New 30mph speed limits on 27 Birmingham roads
Birmingham enforces new 30mph limits on 27 major routes, cutting speeds from 40mph. Council declares 'road safety emergency' with new cameras installed. Find out which roads are affected.
Stoke-on-Trent named a top drink-driving hotspot
Stoke-on-Trent ranks 8th in England for drink-driving penalty points. The news comes as the government confirms plans to slash the legal alcohol limit for drivers next year.
Christmas Drink-Drive Warning: 'No Fool-Proof Calculation'
West Mercia Police launch their festive crackdown, warning drivers there's no safe way to calculate alcohol limits. Those caught risk jail, unlimited fines, and a driving ban.
New 30mph speed limits on 27 Birmingham roads
Drivers in Birmingham face new 30mph limits on 27 major routes. Learn the full list of roads and how to avoid fines as enforcement cameras are installed.
New Average Speed Cameras Installed on Birmingham's A45
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Birmingham cuts speed limits on 27 major roads
Speed limits have been slashed to 30mph on 27 key Birmingham routes. New cameras are being installed as part of a major road safety drive. Full list of affected roads inside.
New Average Speed Cameras Installed on Birmingham's A45
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Two-child benefit limit scrapped, but cap remains
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
M6 drivers face 30mph limit and 3-year junction closure
Major M6 bridge repairs in Cumbria will impose a 30mph speed limit and close Junction 38 at Tebay for three years, sparking local outcry. Learn the details and timeline.
M6 faces 30mph limit for three years in bridge project
M6 drivers in Cumbria face a 30mph speed limit for up to three years due to a major bridge replacement project. Key details on closures and local opposition revealed.
Drivers overestimate drink-drive limit ahead of Christmas
A new study reveals 37% of drivers overestimate the drink-drive limit. With the festive season here, experts urge motorists to avoid alcohol completely if driving. Read the full safety warning.
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.
Police Slam 'Extremely Frustrating' Drink-Drive Motorists
West Mercia Police warn there is 'no fool-proof way' to calculate a safe alcohol limit as they launch their Christmas crackdown. 13 deaths linked to drink-driving in three years.
Bank protection limit rises to £120,000 from today
Savings protection jumps by £35,000 to £120,000 per person from 1st December. Find out what this major change means for your money's safety.
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.
Birmingham road changes: 30mph limits and new cameras
Birmingham City Council confirms major road safety overhaul for 2026, including 30mph limits on 27 roads and new speed cameras. Drivers urged to prepare for changes.
20mph Speed Limit Introduced in West Bromwich
Motorists in West Bromwich face new 20mph restrictions on Dudley Street as part of ongoing road safety measures near schools. Learn how this affects your journey.
HMRC's 2027 ISA Crackdown: New Charges Explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major ISA shake-up. From 2027, the cash ISA limit falls to £12,000, with new charges for 'cash-like' stocks and shares ISA holdings.
Aldi enforces two-bottle limit on £4.99 wine
Aldi imposes a strict two-per-person limit on its expert-endorsed Cairanne wine, now slashed to £4.99. Shoppers must act fast before the offer ends on 3 December 2025.
Asda's three-bottle limit on Baileys after price cut
Asda has introduced a three-bottle purchase limit per customer on Baileys after slashing £4 off the price. The rule is in place to prevent stockpiling until November 30.
Tesco's two-pack water limit angers online shoppers
Tesco faces backlash after imposing a two-pack limit on bottled water for home deliveries. Shoppers call the move 'ridiculous' and threaten to switch supermarkets. Discover the full story.
Mum gets £900 monthly boost after budget change
A Welsh family will see their benefits rise to £2,770 a month after the Chancellor scrapped the two-child benefit cap. Discover how this change impacts millions.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reformed Cash ISAs, designating £8,000 of the £20,000 allowance for investments. Over-65s are unaffected. Read the full Budget details.
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.
Reeves pledges £1.2bn benefit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce £1.2bn savings from benefit fraud crackdown and scrap two-child limit in Autumn Budget. Read the full details.
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