Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
New Solihull Padel Courts Apply for Alcohol Licence Monday, April 13, 2026 solihull padel alcohol licence purepadel licensing community safety business regulation Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council … Read More
Apple Introduces Mandatory Age Verification for UK iPhone Users Thursday, March 26, 2026 apple iphone uk ageverification onlinesafety ofcom childprotection privacy technology regulation Apple has rolled out a new update requiring millions of iPhone users in the UK to prove they are 18 or older before accessing certain services. This mandatory age verification aims to protect young people from harmful content … Read More
New Bank Account Rule for All UK Households Takes Effect April 28 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 banking regulation uk accounts closures customers legislation finance protection smallbusiness Starting April 28, 2026, new regulations will transform how UK banks handle account closures, offering greater protection to millions of customers. This change comes in response to a dramatic rise in the number of accounts … Read More
Death of Steve Bruce’s Grandson Sparks Urgent Call for Regulation of Maternity Services Monday, March 23, 2026 stevebruce maternity regulation infantsafety coroner sleepposition football bereavement guidance healthcare sport The heartbreaking death of Steve Bruce’s four-month-old grandson has prompted a coroner to call for urgent national regulation of the maternity services industry and unqualified maternity nurses. Madison Bruce-Smith died … Read More
Warning for Drivers Filling Up at Asda and Esso Petrol Stations Amid Soaring Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 fuel petrol diesel asda esso prices uk petrolstations consumers regulation Recent data reveals alarming price discrepancies at petrol stations across the UK, with drivers at Asda and Esso forecourts facing significantly higher costs. An Asda Express station in Bothwell, Scotland, tops the charts … Read More