As drink-drive limits tighten, a personal breathalyser like the AlcoSense Excel removes dangerous guesswork. We review this award-winning device that could be vital for UK motorists this Christmas.
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit is being scrapped. From March 19, banks will set their own limits, aiming to boost fraud prevention. Find out what this means for your wallet.
Motoring experts warn drivers about the hidden danger of being over the limit the morning after festive celebrations. Learn the sobering facts and how to stay safe.
Tesco has imposed a three-bottle limit on Baileys Irish Cream after slashing £8.50 off the price ahead of Christmas. Find out why the popular festive staple is being rationed.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster demands Progressive Driving Licences with night curfews and lower alcohol limits for novices to slash road deaths. Urgent call for government action.
Shocking survey reveals 24% of Brits intend to drive after alcohol this festive season, despite risks. Public backs zero-tolerance law. Plan your safe journey home.
Major ISA changes from April 2027 will cut the cash allowance to £12,000, forcing savers to invest £8,000 in stocks. Experts warn it penalises cautious savers. Learn the impact.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
Aldi has imposed a four-bottle limit on its popular £9.99 champagne due to soaring demand. The supermarket is also slashing wine prices and offering festive veg for just 8p.
Scotland confirms a 10mph rise for lorries on major roads, aiming to improve safety by reducing speed differentials. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop explains the move.
A new petition calls on the Labour government to allow standard car licence holders to drive motorhomes up to 4250kg, aligning with EU proposals. Over 1,500 have signed.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.