Winter driving mistakes that risk £1000 fines
Driving expert Liam Barnes reveals six costly DVLA rule breaches for winter, from clearing number plates to removing coats. Avoid fines up to £1000 and penalty points.
Driving expert Liam Barnes reveals six costly DVLA rule breaches for winter, from clearing number plates to removing coats. Avoid fines up to £1000 and penalty points.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Nationwide Building Society has cut selected fixed mortgage rates to as low as 3.58%, offering a Christmas boost for home buyers and movers. Read the full details and expert reaction here.
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
Birmingham City Council could face a government financial penalty after bin strikes forced it to delay new weekly food waste collections, missing a key environmental target. Read the latest.
The Labour government confirms a £150 annual energy bill reduction for all households in England, Scotland, and Wales from April 2026, including those on fixed tariffs. Ministers pressure suppliers to pass on savings.
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
Customers of British Gas, OVO, E.ON, and Octopus can save £228 a year by switching. New fixed deals from Ecotricity and others offer significant savings as wholesale prices fall. Act now to lock in cheaper winter bills.
Motoring expert warns UK drivers that festive habits like loud music and unsafe tree transport could lead to huge fines and penalty points this Christmas. Stay safe and legal on the roads.
TV presenter Holly Willoughby admits driving without due care after knocking a man off his scooter in London. Read the full court details and potential penalties here.
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
Millions of UK mobile customers could receive up to £104 per contract in a massive £1.1bn class action lawsuit against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 over alleged loyalty penalties. Find out if you're eligible.
Ofcom issues its largest fine of the year to Virgin Media for putting vulnerable telecare customers at risk during the digital landline switch. Full details on the regulator's action.
Alum Rock Road is Birmingham's parking fine capital with over 10,000 penalties issued this year. Discover the city's top enforcement hotspots and why drivers keep breaking rules.
New DVLA data reveals a 12% surge in driving offences, with motorists aged 35-44 most at risk of losing their licences. Learn how to avoid fines and disqualification.
Asylum seekers in Worcester, who escaped religious persecution and death threats, feel 'very vulnerable' after summer protests. A local charity calls for a refugee forum.
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.
Fare dodgers on the West Midlands Metro will face a tenfold fine increase to £100 in the new year. Learn about the new 'buy before you board' policy and ticketing overhaul.
Penalty fares on the West Midlands Metro will increase tenfold from £10 to £100 in the new year as part of a major crackdown on fare evasion and a new 'buy before you board' policy.
Money expert Martin Lewis identifies the cheapest fixed energy tariffs from Octopus, Eon and EDF as bills are set to rise again in January. Discover how to save over 10% on your energy costs.
Savers are rushing to lock in high-interest accounts as Bank of England rate cuts loom. Discover the top-paying providers and why switching from major banks is crucial now.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
UK households can save up to £177 by switching to fixed-rate energy deals cheaper than the new price cap. Compare tariffs now to cut your winter bills.
E.ON Next's new fixed tariff offers £170 savings against the incoming Energy Price Cap. Discover how to switch and save on your bills today.
UK mortgage rates have dropped below 5% for the first time since September 2022. Finance experts urge households to secure cheaper deals and consider professional advice.
A motorist faces over £11,000 in ULEZ fines after his auto pay account was suspended. Discover how to avoid similar penalty charge notice blunders.
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert advises households to ditch standard variable tariffs from British Gas, Octopus, and others as the energy price cap increases in January 2026.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan intensifies ULEZ enforcement as 2.9 million fines remain unpaid. TfL warns of vehicle seizure and bankruptcy for persistent evaders.
London Councils rake in over £9 million from traffic penalties as fines hit £160. AA president criticises 'money-making' schemes. Discover the full impact on drivers.