Children's Commissioner on Girlguiding's trans membership ban
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for creative solutions to include all children after Girlguiding's policy change. The organisation now only accepts those recorded female at birth.
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Worst Christmas gifts: Used pyjamas and rotten fruit revealed
A fifth of Brits got unwanted Christmas presents in 2024, from used pyjamas to a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan. Discover the worst gifts and what to do with them.
Christmas Gift Return Rights: What You Need to Know
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Lap dance club to stay open in Solihull after licence renewal
Solihull Council renews Honey Club's licence for another year despite local objections over its place in a modern town centre. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
Solihull lapdancing club licence renewed
The Honey Club on Solihull High Street has had its sexual entertainment venue licence renewed after no complaints were raised. Read the full details of the decision.
Dyson: UK must 'want' manufacturing to keep it
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson argues the UK has lost its passion for making things, urging government and public to reignite manufacturing to create wealth and jobs.
Rail devolution for English regions, not Wales
The UK Government invites English mayoral authorities to bid for rail control while rejecting calls for Welsh devolution, sparking a funding row. Discover the details and political fallout.
Farm Inheritance Tax Threshold Raised to £2.5m
The government has tripled the inheritance tax threshold for farmland to £2.5m following pressure. Critics say it doesn't go far enough to protect family farms. Read the full story.
EV Maker Calls for VAT Cut on Public Charging
Polestar UK urges the government to slash VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%, aligning it with home rates. The move aims to support drivers without off-street parking. Read the full story.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: Parents on £1,590 Monthly
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax threshold for farmers
The government raises the IHT threshold for farmers to £2.5m, a policy U-turn experts warn inflates land prices and benefits wealthy investors over family farms. Read the full analysis.
Smoking Ban Exception Planned for Supervised Crack Use
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
New Build Parking Crackdown: Councils Forced to Slash Spaces
Labour government plans force councils to impose strict parking limits on new homes, sparking a 'war on drivers' row. Read the full details and reactions.
State pensioners face £800 tax bills from HMRC
Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.
Nationwide Pavement Parking Ban Planned for England
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
Wetherspoons' Christmas customer rules explained
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
Christmas advert rule change forces supermarket action
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.
Wetherspoons Christmas Rules: What You Need to Know
Planning a festive trip to Wetherspoons? Here are the essential rules on dogs, dress code, vaping, and under-18s you must follow across the Christmas period.
Policy Confusion Risks Slowing UK Electric Vehicle Adoption
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
Mum who claimed £60k benefits slams Labour policy change
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.
New Driving Licence Rules Proposed for Young Drivers
Young drivers aged 17-24 could face stricter rules like night curfews. A new safety campaign demands Graduated Driving Licences to cut fatal crashes. Read the latest.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since August, reducing Bank Rate to 3.75% in a tight 5-4 vote. Governor Andrew Bailey cited rising unemployment and moderating inflation. Read the full analysis.
Bank of England set to cut interest rates this week
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 3.75% on Thursday after inflation dropped to an eight-month low of 3.2% in November. Read the full analysis and forecasts.
UK gardens could be lost under new Labour housing plan
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
Ryanair allows two free carry-on baby items
Ryanair updates its hand luggage rules, permitting passengers to bring two items of baby equipment for free. The airline also celebrates 35 million passengers at Birmingham Airport.
Virgin Media O2 opens new Manchester city centre office
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Planned Solihull Special School Scrapped After Funding Shift
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
London Congestion Charge rises to £18, EV discount cut
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
State pension triple lock increase could backfire, experts warn
Labour's 4.1% state pension hike faces a fiscal threat from rising unemployment and a shrinking tax base. Experts warn the policy could backfire. Read the full analysis.
West Bromwich pub could lose licence after bouncer assault
The Prince of Wales in West Bromwich could be permanently shut down after door staff used 'excessive force' and a weapon in a violent incident. Read the full story and the upcoming council decision.
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