London Councils Demand E-Bike Safety Crackdown
London boroughs urge government action against unsafe e-bikes and batteries sold online. New powers and fines sought to protect public safety in the capital.
London boroughs urge government action against unsafe e-bikes and batteries sold online. New powers and fines sought to protect public safety in the capital.
Walsall Council seized counterfeit Apple AirPods and other goods worth £150,000 from three stalls at Bescot Market. The operation highlights the ongoing fight against dangerous fake products.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day on December 21. Discover when your city will see sunsets after 5pm again and the Met Office's snow forecast. Read more.
Sainsbury's confirms Christmas 2025 opening hours and festive Aldi Price Match deals. Find your local store times and how to feed six for £2.30 per person.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.
A major UK-wide operation has raided over 2,700 premises, seizing millions in illegal goods and making 924 arrests. Discover the details of the crackdown on unsafe and counterfeit products.
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
UK households can claim up to £10 for electricity used on Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up by December 21 to secure the refund as energy bills are set to rise.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
Pubs in England and Wales could stay open until 1am for the 2026 World Cup under a Labour proposal. The plan aims to boost trade and the economy during the tournament.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, applies to extend hours to 1am while council investigates noise complaints. Licensing committee decides Dec 9.
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.
Explore the historic childhood home of Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon this festive season. Discover winter opening times and plan your visit to this enchanting 15th-century cottage.
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.
HMRC issues a tax warning for UK social media content creators. Breaching the £1,000 trading allowance could lead to hefty fines. Learn how to stay compliant.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
HMRC issues a £1,000 fine warning for UK content creators. Learn how to avoid penalties for exceeding the trading allowance and file your tax return correctly.
Plan your festive shopping in Birmingham. Bullring & Grand Central reveal extended hours for Black Friday and Christmas, plus special festive events. Check the full schedule now!
Discover enchanting Christmas light trails across Birmingham and the West Midlands you can still book for 2025. From Warwick Castle to botanical gardens, find your perfect festive family outing.
Merry Hill announces extended Christmas shopping hours, a new North Pole Express with Santa, and a festive artisan market. Plan your visit to the West Midlands centre now!
HMRC increases the trading income threshold to £3,000, freeing 300,000 from Self-Assessment. Discover how this tax simplification benefits you.
Business confidence jumped 8 points to 50% in October, Lloyds Bank reports. Key sectors show renewed optimism as the crucial golden quarter begins. Read the full analysis.
Aldi announces Christmas 2025 opening times with all 1,000 UK stores closed for 62 hours. Plan your festive shopping now to avoid disappointment.
Money expert Martin Lewis has reported Evans and Carluccio's to Trading Standards for misleading online returns policies. Discover your full consumer rights.
Darlington Mind's Mental Elf Festive 5k is back on November 30! Walk, jog, or run a scenic 5km in South Park to support local mental health services. Sign up now!
Aldi's popular Festive Bake is back on shelves for just 70p each, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Greggs' version. Discover the tasty details and other returning festive favourites.
A planned December power cut affecting 41 Manchester city centre businesses has been moved to the new year following protests over lost Christmas trade. Read the full story.
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.
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.
HMRC warns Christmas crafters and side hustlers they must declare income over £1,000. Learn the tax rules for festive trading and avoid an unexpected bill. Check your obligations now.