New 4-bin recycling rules start March 31 with £400 fines
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
All English homes face new four-bin recycling rules from March 31, 2026. Lawyer Gary Rycroft explains the system and how to avoid £400 fines. Check your council's rules now.
HMRC warns workers with four specific incomes to file a Self Assessment tax return by January 31 or face an immediate £100 penalty. Check now to avoid fines.
HMRC warns workers with four specific incomes must file a Self Assessment by January 31 or face an immediate £100 penalty. Check now to avoid fines.
Netflix confirms Virgin River Season 7 launches March 12, 2026. New photos reveal a mystery woman with Mel & Jack. Get all the cast details and fan reactions here.
HMRC issues urgent warning to 5.65 million taxpayers yet to file self-assessment returns. Miss the January 31 deadline and face penalties up to £900. File now to avoid fines.
HMRC warns millions to file tax returns by January 31 or face penalties up to £900. Treasury updates MPs on efforts to close the tax gap and pursue unpaid liabilities.
HMRC data shows 342 people submitted their self-assessment tax return in 2025's final hour. With the January 31 deadline looming, nearly 5.65 million still need to file. Avoid a £100 penalty by filing now.
A top psychic predicts 2026 will be a year of extremes, from wild weather and political surprises to major celebrity news. Discover the detailed forecasts for the UK and beyond.
From Lily Allen's tour to Catherine Zeta-Jones' TV comeback and Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights, discover the must-see entertainment of 2026.
Your complete guide to unmissable television in 2026, from the return of Disney's steamy 'Rivals' and Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' to a new 'Buffy' series and major drama premieres.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
A packed 2026 sporting calendar awaits, featuring a football World Cup, Winter Olympics, Wimbledon, and historic Test matches. Discover all the key dates and storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
A new Pentagon report reveals China has armed over 100 long-range nuclear missiles in silos, capable of striking the US. Explore the escalating tensions and strategic implications.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
Millions of UK taxpayers risk £900+ penalties if they miss the 31 January 2026 online Self Assessment deadline. Learn how to avoid HMRC fines and what to do if you're penalised.
A complete guide to the 16 stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America. Discover capacities, key matches, and unique features of each venue.
Lily Allen announces a massive 2026 UK tour with theatre shows, arena concerts & a festival headline slot. Get all the dates and ticket information here.
Comprehensive guide to the upcoming NCAA basketball season featuring top teams, player predictions, and expert analysis of championship contenders.
Alana Odysseos and Shaine March sentenced to 20 years for horrific hammer assault on 18-year-old in east London, leaving victim with life-changing injuries.
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Former Royal Navy personnel complete 135-mile Staffordshire protest march, demanding government action on veteran homelessness and housing support failures.
In a stunning NCAA women's basketball upset, Texas Longhorns eliminated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 80-68, while South Carolina and UCLA secured dominant victories in the tournament's second round.
Massive chunk of Chinese Long March rocket falls near Australian town, sparking fresh concerns about uncontrolled space debris and global safety protocols.
London's property market experiences unprecedented surge as Rightmove data reveals the largest March budget increase since 2013, with asking prices climbing £5,207 amid growing buyer demand.
Metropolitan Police officers arrested a man displaying the Star of David symbol during a pro-Palestine demonstration in central London, sparking controversy and accusations of double standards in protest policing.