Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
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Guardian Readers' Letters: Winter Tips & Historical Finds
Guardian readers offer unique advice for winter, from poetic solace to Raynaud's relief and a fascinating archaeological discovery about Berkshire's beavers. Share your views.
HMRC phases out paper tax letters from April 2026
HMRC will stop sending paper letters to millions of taxpayers from April 2026, moving to a 'digital by default' system to save £50m a year. Find out how to prepare for the change.
Guardian readers' witty letters on Christmas recipes and more
From 'raw veg canapés' to Nigel Farage's BBC boycott, Guardian readers share their sharp, humorous takes on recent stories. Read the best letters of the week.
Post Santa Letters by Dec 10 for a Magical Reply
Royal Mail's festive elves are sorting thousands of children's letters to Santa. Ensure your child gets a reply by posting before the December 10 deadline. Includes new BSL option.
GP says 'fit to do' letters are over after skydive injury
An NHS GP predicts the end of doctors' approval letters for extreme activities after a student paralysed in a skydive sues for £15m. Read why GPs are refusing to sign.
BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
Labour's deregulation plan faces scrutiny over public protections
Keir Starmer's plan to cut 'unnecessary' regulation for growth is criticised for adopting a market viewpoint over public interest. Letters also discuss Your Party's name, pork's popularity, and oddly named places.
Royal Mail elves sort Santa letters ahead of Christmas
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
Readers Slam Guardian's 'Best Boat Films' List Omission
Guardian readers express shock after John Huston's 1951 classic 'The African Queen' was omitted from a list of the 20 best films set on water. Discover the backlash and the films they say should have made the cut.
Readers share views on brain science, rage rooms & place names
Guardian readers respond to neuroscience findings, the therapeutic value of rage rooms, and amusingly named locations. Share your thoughts in our letters section.
Aptly Named Brits: When Names Match Professions
Discover fascinating UK cases of nominative determinism where names perfectly match professions. From Dr Alright to Mr Mutton, explore this linguistic phenomenon. Share your own examples!
Guardian's Corrections Column: Hidden Gem of Journalism
Readers celebrate the Guardian's corrections column as both a source of factual accuracy and unexpected humour. Discover why this unheralded feature has become essential reading.
John Updike's Private Letters: Literary Genius Revealed
Explore John Updike's remarkable correspondence spanning 60 years, revealing his literary genius, personal relationships, and battles with censorship. Discover the man behind Rabbit, Run.
German Auction of Holocaust Items Sparks Outrage
Holocaust survivors urge a German auction house to cancel the 'shameless' sale of concentration camp letters and Gestapo documents. Join the call for decency.
Pavement Vigilantes Threaten UK Social Etiquette
Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.
Top 20 nostalgic activities Brits miss from past
A new poll reveals the top 20 activities Brits feel nostalgic for, from paying with cash to renting VHS tapes. Discover how technology has changed daily life and which traditions endure.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
King strips Prince Andrew of HRH title permanently
The Duke of York faces permanent removal from royal duties as the monarch issues Letters Patent confirming his diminished status within the monarchy.
Maine's terminally ill receive chilling 'death letters'
Shocking healthcare policy in Maine sees terminally ill patients receiving letters preparing them for death instead of treatment, sparking national outrage and calls for reform.
Maddie McCann: Prisoner's Chilling Letters Spark Fear
Convicted child abuser and potential Maddie suspect sends disturbing correspondence from German prison, raising alarm about his fixation with the missing British girl.
McCann stalker sent prison letters to Kate
Exclusive: Convicted stalker Vincent Markis sent disturbing letters to Kate McCann from prison, detailing his obsession with the missing Madeleine case and making shocking claims about her disappearance.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal
Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.
HMRC Sends Tax Warning Letters to 45,000 Workers
Thousands of UK workers receive unexpected tax demands from HMRC after BBC expert reveals widespread coding errors affecting pensions and multiple jobs.
Auden's lost letters reveal friendship with his burglar
Newly discovered correspondence shows how poet W.H. Auden forged an unlikely bond with the man who robbed his Oxford home, revealing a remarkable story of forgiveness and human connection.
Fake council flag warning letters investigated by police
Police are investigating fraudulent letters sent to residents warning them against flying English flags ahead of refugee arrivals in their neighbourhood.
Government accused of secret PM letters in transparency row
The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.
Al Capone's tragic final years revealed in unseen letters
Newly revealed letters expose the shocking decline of Al Capone, reduced from feared mob boss to a syphilis-ravaged invalid begging for constipation pills in his final years.
Kipling's desperate WWI letters about missing son revealed
Newly discovered correspondence reveals the Jungle Book author's desperate search for his son John during the Battle of Loos, exposing a father's private torment behind the public patriotism.
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