Electric blanket warning after 37% fail safety tests
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
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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.
Aldi Urgent Recall: Christmas Chocolate Gonks Allergy Alert
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanuts. Check batch code 4061463276865. Return product for full refund.
HMRC's mandatory tax adviser register starts May 2026
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.
Shop forced to close after illegal vapes and cigarettes raid
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 Breaks Pricing Law, Apologises to Shoppers
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 recalls Christmas snack over peanut allergy risk
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.
Asda recalls unsafe party snack from shelves
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.
New UK Taxi Licence Rules: National Standards Set
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.
Morrisons adds digital screens to 300 UK stores
Morrisons partners with Bauer Media to install high-tech digital screens at 300 store entrances in early 2026, offering targeted advertising at key shopping moments.
Autumn Budget Delays Financial Pain Until 2028
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 recalls Christmas products over allergy risk
Flapjackery issues a 'do not eat' warning for three Christmas products due to undeclared almonds. Full refunds available. Check if your items are affected.
DVLA cancels thousands of driving licences
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.
Flapjackery Recalls Mince Pie Flapjacks Over Nuts
Urgent warning for UK households as Flapjackery recalls Mince Pie Crumble Flapjacks due to undeclared almonds. Check your Christmas treats now.
Urgent recall: Three Christmas foods pulled from sale
The Food Standards Agency warns customers not to eat three recalled Christmas food products due to undeclared almonds. Return items for a full refund.
Mandatory eye tests proposed for older drivers
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.
Martin Lewis reports brands to Trading Standards
Money expert Martin Lewis has reported Evans and Carluccio's to Trading Standards for misleading online returns policies. Discover your full consumer rights.
Booking.com and hotel chains have ads banned
Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton face advertising bans for misleading room price claims. The ASA found 'from' prices overstated availability.
Matalan recalls children's clothes over safety risk
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.
Roundabout advertising gets green light in Meriden
Solihull Council approves controversial advertising signs on Meriden roundabout despite villagers' objections about driver distraction and visual impact. Decision follows 15-year precedent.
West Bromwich shop loses licence over illegal sales
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.
Man hit by police vehicle in Selly Oak, Birmingham
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.
£38k illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Midlands
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 Recalls Chicken Over Milk Allergy Risk
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.
Illegal tobacco trader jailed after £33k bed find
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 Denies Viral Chocolate Change Claims
Cadbury refutes social media claims about reducing chocolate content, confirming full compliance with UK and EU standards. Discover the facts behind the rumours.
11 West Midlands eateries get zero food hygiene rating
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.
11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
Village fury over roundabout advertising screens plan
Outraged villagers in Claverdon are fighting controversial plans to install large digital advertising screens on their picturesque roundabout, calling it a 'blight on the countryside' and safety hazard.
BBC responds to Celebrity MasterChef accessibility complaints
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.
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