Birmingham 'Stay Indoors' Warning for Storm Goretti Snow
Birmingham residents are urged to stay indoors as Storm Goretti brings an amber snow warning. Up to 30cm of snow could fall, disrupting travel on Jan 8-9. Follow Met Office safety advice.
Birmingham residents are urged to stay indoors as Storm Goretti brings an amber snow warning. Up to 30cm of snow could fall, disrupting travel on Jan 8-9. Follow Met Office safety advice.
The UK government proposes a crackdown on 'ghost plates' with new seizure powers and penalty points. Public consultation open until 31 March 2026.
The government launches a consultation on tougher penalties, including vehicle seizure, for drivers using illegal 'ghost plates' designed to evade ANPR cameras. Have your say by March 31.
Drivers over 70 must pass mandatory eyesight tests to renew their licence under a new UK road safety strategy. The plan aims to cut road deaths.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after sellers on Facebook Marketplace are tricked with counterfeit notes. Learn how to spot fake money and protect yourself.
Drivers aged 70+ face mandatory eye tests every three years and potential cognitive checks under Labour's new Road Safety Strategy. Learn the details and expert reactions.
The DVLA has cancelled thousands of driving licences for failing eyesight standards. New rules for over-70s could bring mandatory vision tests. Learn your legal obligations.
The DVLA warns UK drivers of sophisticated scams after 20,000 fraud reports in 2024. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your identity.
Motorists renewing their driving licence at the Post Office face a 50% surcharge compared to the online fee. Learn how to avoid the extra cost and a potential £1000 fine.
Experts warn of a surge in HMRC tax refund scams every January. Learn how to spot fake texts and protect your money from fraudsters.
Motorists with arthritis are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine if they fail to inform the DVLA about their condition, especially as cold weather worsens symptoms. Check the rules now.
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, a 17% surge. Drivers face a potential £1.4bn bill, prompting urgent calls for a new Code of Practice.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
The Treasury has outlined its approach to a new pay-per-mile car tax system for electric vehicles, emphasising privacy and optional telematics. Read the latest Budget details.
UK households face fines of up to £900 for missing the 31 January self-assessment deadline. HMRC also warns of a rise in tax scams targeting filers.
National Trading Standards warns of 'silent scams' draining millions via unwanted subscriptions. Learn how to spot them and protect your bank account.
A shocking investigation reveals one in fifteen UK vehicles uses fraudulent 'ghost plates', prompting a road safety emergency in Birmingham. Read the urgent calls for a crackdown.
HMRC urges self-assessment taxpayers to file by Jan 31 2026 or face initial £100 fines and escalating penalties. Learn the deadlines and how to avoid scams.
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
Disabled Blue Badge holders could be hit with a £1,000 fine and a driving ban for failing to declare certain medical conditions to the DVLA. Learn the rules to stay legal.
The DVLA issues an urgent warning to UK motorists on how to spot scams and protect personal data, following a surge in fraudulent activity reported this year.
Nationwide Building Society has issued an urgent scam alert after customers received fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
UK households warned as delivery fraud hits record high. Learn how to spot fake texts and emails from scammers impersonating Evri and other couriers. #StopThinkFraud
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer warns drivers about a major used car scam. Learn how to check the V5C logbook to avoid disreputable sellers and protect your money.
The DVLA has banned over 400 potentially offensive number plate combinations for 2026. See the full list of prohibited registrations and the reasons behind the crackdown.
UK motorists could face £1,000 penalties as the DVLA's new digital driving licence system rolls out in 2026. Experts warn the automated system is 'less forgiving'. Check your records now.
UK households warned of a 'spray and pay' parcel delivery scam sweeping England. Criminals send fake texts to steal data and bank details. Learn how to protect yourself.
Older and disabled drivers fear being banned from roads as DVLA moves to digital-first licences. One man with severe burns highlights accessibility flaws. Read the full story.
NatWest warns customers of a phishing scam using fake FCA rules to steal biometric data. Learn how to spot the fraudulent emails and protect your financial information.