One Pint Could Break New Drink-Drive Limit, Pubs Warn
Ministers propose cutting England and Wales' drink-drive limit to match Scotland's, potentially making one pint illegal for drivers. Vote in our poll on the road safety shake-up.
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Labour's drink-drive limit cut alarms rural pubs
Labour plans to slash the drink-drive limit, potentially making a single pint illegal for drivers. Critics warn it could 'kill off' rural pubs reliant on car travel. Read the full debate.
Labour's Drink-Drive Limit Cut Alarms Rural Pubs
Labour plans to slash the drink-driving limit, potentially making a single pint illegal for drivers. Critics warn it could kill off rural pubs reliant on car travel. Read the full debate.
Govt plans first drink-drive limit cut since 1967
Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood defends plans to lower the legal alcohol limit for drivers, aiming to prevent deaths despite pub sector backlash. Read the full story.
Drink-drive limit to be cut in England and Wales
The UK government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales, bringing it in line with Scotland. The move aims to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Glasgow to impose 20mph limits on thousands of streets
Glasgow City Council is rolling out widespread 20mph speed limits, affecting 3,690 streets to improve safety. Critics call it a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. Read the full details.
James Bond actor fined for 4mph over speed limit in London
James Bond star Colin Salmon was prosecuted for driving 24mph in a 20mph zone. The case has ignited debate over London's traffic enforcement priorities. Read the full story.
20mph zones have more serious accidents than motorways
Official figures show an average of 176 serious casualties a year on 20mph roads, higher than on 70mph motorways. Calls grow for SNP ministers to review the policy. Read the full analysis.
Speed camera error leads to thousands of wrongful fines
A software fault in variable speed cameras has led to 2,650 incorrect activations. Find out if you're affected and how the new compensation scheme works.
Speed camera fault leads to thousands of wrongful fines
A four-year technical fault with variable speed cameras has led to thousands of incorrect fines. National Highways apologises as police begin refunds and remove penalty points.
Speed camera error leads to thousands of incorrect fines
A software fault with variable speed cameras has led to around 2,650 incorrect fines since 2021. National Highways apologises and confirms refunds and licence points removal for affected drivers.
SNP ditches £500k 50mph speed limit plan
Scottish ministers abandon proposal to lower single carriageway speed limits to 50mph after spending over £500,000. Public consultation showed overwhelming opposition to the move.
Starmer's child poverty plan targets 550,000 kids
Keir Starmer sets out Labour's 'moral mission' to cut child poverty, scrapping the two-child benefit limit. The move draws Tory fire, branded a 'Benefits Street' policy. Read the full analysis.
Two-child benefit limit scrapped, but child poverty fight continues
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts warn far more action is needed to truly tackle the UK's deep-seated child poverty crisis. Read the analysis.
Labour's Child Poverty Plan: Scrap Two-Child Limit
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
Starmer's plan to lift 550,000 children out of poverty
Keir Starmer launches Labour's 'moral mission' to tackle child poverty with a four-point strategy, including scrapping the two-child benefit limit. Discover what it means for families.
Labour's Strategy to Tackle UK Child Poverty Crisis
Labour's new child poverty strategy aims to lift 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Labour's Child Poverty Strategy Lifts 500,000 Children
PM Keir Starmer launches Labour's moral mission to tackle child poverty, scrapping the two-child limit and expanding free school meals. Read his exclusive column.
Labour's child poverty strategy targets 550,000 kids
Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a landmark child poverty strategy, pledging to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030 by scrapping the two-child benefit limit and boosting childcare support.
Heathrow enforces 10-minute drop-off limit with £80 fine
Heathrow Airport will impose an £80 penalty for drop-offs over 10 minutes from January. Critics slam the move as a 'rip-off' amid a rise in the drop-off fee to £7.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
UK households hold £207bn in cash ISAs, a 14% annual rise, as they build savings buffers. The annual cash ISA limit will be reduced to £12,000 from April 2027. Learn what this means for your savings strategy.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Brown: Tories 'Peddle Lies' on Child Benefit Limit
Ex-PM Gordon Brown accuses Conservatives of cruel myths over welfare, as Labour's scrapping of the two-child benefit limit is set to lift 450,000 children from poverty. Read his full condemnation.
Brown: Tories Should 'Hang Heads in Shame' Over Benefits Lies
Ex-PM Gordon Brown condemns Conservative 'cruel myths' on welfare as Rachel Reeves's Budget lifts half a million children from poverty. Read the full exposé.
Russell's maths quote exposes fiscal headroom 'guesswork'
A professor invokes Bertrand Russell to critique the uncertain maths behind UK fiscal forecasts. Plus, readers debate benefits, crosswords, and place names in our letters section. Share your view.
Drunk driver smashes van into Gloucester home, narrowly misses kids
Shocking footage captures a drink-driver, three times the limit, ploughing his van into a family home in Gloucester, narrowly missing three children. The 53-year-old builder was sentenced in court.
Starmer's welfare reform pledge amid Reeves budget row
Keir Starmer pledges welfare state overhaul to tackle 'poverty of ambition' while Chancellor Rachel Reeves battles accusations she misled public over finances. Read the latest Westminster developments.
New Rules to Stop Savers Dodging £12k Cash Isa Limit
HMRC reveals new rules to prevent savers circumventing the reduced £12,000 cash Isa limit from 2027. Learn how this impacts your savings strategy.
Kinnock: Labour Budget reverses Tory child poverty injustice
Neil Kinnock praises Rachel Reeves's Budget for scrapping two-child benefit limit, calling it crucial for fighting child poverty and economic growth. Read the full analysis.
Martin Lewis Delivers His Budget Verdict
Money expert Martin Lewis shares his verdict on the Budget after interviewing Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Key announcements include tax threshold freezes and ISA changes. Watch the full interview tonight.
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