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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > new-seat-belt-penalties-could-34583817.amp

New seat belt penalties could hit learner and newly qualified drivers hardest

20+ hour, 9+ min ago   (335+ words) The Labour Party government has consulted on making seat belt offences endorsable Newly qualified drivers are being warned that two seat belt offences could potentially be enough to have their licence revoked, under proposed changes to motoring penalties. The Labour…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > ulez-drivers-pay-charge-still-34582396.amp

Ulez drivers pay charge but still hounded by Transport for London threats

22+ hour, 13+ min ago   (371+ words) TfL said: “Cases where payment is not taken are rare but we have established processes to ensure drivers are not issued with a fine." Ulez drivers have paid their charge - but are being hounded with threats from Transport for London,…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > cost-of-living > state-pensioners-risk-hmrc-bills-34579584.amp

State pensioners risk HMRC bills in 'two-tier system' under Andy Burnham

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (401+ words) The Labour Party government Prime Minister is being urged to act Andy Burnham has been told "time is running out" for the government to change the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension triple lock. The Labour Party government…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > andy-burnham-issued-warning-over-34577675

Andy Burnham issued warning over Sir Keir Starmer £500 driveway rule

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (465+ words) Flat residents face a growing inequality under rules from the Labour Party government. Earlier this year, when Sir Keir Starmer was Prime Minister, the government announced that flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses can now access grants of up to…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > andy-burnham-government-considering-raising-34597481

Andy Burnham government considering raising water bills for 'some' users

4+ day, 35+ min ago   (334+ words) The Environment Agency says talks are under way about increasing prices for industrial users. The Labour Party government is exploring raising the price of water for some users amid shortages. The Environment Agency says talks are under way about increasing…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > households-log-burners-risk-minimum-34576957

Households with log burners risk minimum £175 fine after 2023 rule change

4+ day, 38+ min ago   (460+ words) A tightening of emissions regulations has reduced the amount of smoke new stoves can emit per hour from 5g to 3g. 2023 rules from the previous government mean households in England risk fines of up to £300 if they flout strict log burner and…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > andy-burnham-told-hand-517-34595188.amp

Andy Burnham told to hand out £517, £345 or £172 energy bill discounts

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (359+ words) Mr Nowak told the Financial Times the pair needed to show "some ambition" at the Autumn Statement on October 28 Andy Burnham has been urged to raise taxes on banks to fund a £517 energy bill cut for households. Paul Nowak, general…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > new-rule-hotel-airbnb-stays-34595404

New rule for hotel and Airbnb stays to be confirmed under Andy Burnham

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (401+ words) New rule for hotel and Airbnb stays in England set to be confirmed under Andy Burnham A new rule for holidaymakers having hotel stays and Airbnb trips is on the table under Andy Burnham. The Labour Party government is planning…...


birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > department-education-confirms-term-time-34594704

Department for Education confirms term-time holiday rules after 492,825 parents fined

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (423+ words) The Department for Education has confirmed its rules around term-time holidays - as parents speak out to say they are more valuable than time in school. Teachers say they would take their own children on term time holidays if they could,…...