The first people seen crossing the English Channel in a small boats in 2024 have arrived on Kent shores, nearly a month after the last arrivals. A group believed to be migrants were seen arriving in Dover after being picked up in a Border Force vessel on Saturday morning.more
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is likely to delay ruling on orders halting deportation flights from the UK to Rwanda and may be "tempted" to drag this out until after the House of Commons elections, the Daily Telegraph wrote yesterday.more
The expert report shows that in 2024, Polish roads can expect, among other things, new sectional speed measurements, an expanded network of speed cameras at intersections, more Red Light systems at level crossings and unmarked vehicles controlling drivers.more
Not a single boat with illegal immigrants has entered the UK across the Channel for the past 25 days, the longest such period since February/March 2020, according to Home Office figures released yesterday.more
The Scottish Government will follow in the footsteps of England and Wales and also ban the breeding, sale and ownership of American XL Bully dogs, Scotland's First Minister (First Minister) Humza Yousaf announced yesterday. Dogs of this breed have bitten at least 14 people to death in the UK in the last two years.more
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are entitled to cold weather payments after prolonged periods of below-zero temperatures. In Scotland, those on low incomes and benefits may receive a winter heating payment, which does not depend on how low the temperature falls.more
More than 700 British postal workers wrongly accused of theft years ago and convicted will be cleared of the charges through an act of parliament and will receive financial compensation, announced Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.more
Rogue social housing landlords could be forced to repair mouldy homes within 24 hours as part of government proposals after a toddler's death. Campaigners have demanded reforms after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his Rochdale home in 2020.more
The Scottish government presented a draft ban on conversion therapy for public consultation yesterday. However, the draft was immediately controversial, with its critics pointing out that it leads to restrictions on freedom of speech, religious freedoms or parental rights over children.more
Obtaining a minimum length of service or a minimum pension capital could be the basis for acquiring the right to a pension. Currently, such a right can already be obtained by people who have paid only one pension insurance contribution during their working life, Law.pl reminds. The new solutions could limit the rapid growth of pensioners to whom ZUS pays low benefits.more
A weight restriction is being introduced on a west London bridge this week to stop it from facing a similar fate to Hammersmith Bridge. Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC) is bringing in a three-tonne weight restriction on Albert Bridge from Thursday, January 11, with heavy goods vehicles fined for crossing the structure.more
With the coming into force of the ban on breeding and owning American XL Bully dogs in England and Wales, interest in other potentially aggressive breeds has increased by more than a third, the Liverpool Echo reported.more
Norway's Anders Breivik, who is serving a 21-year prison sentence for killing 77 people in 2011, has again sued the Norwegian state for his vexatious isolation. According to the mass murderer, solitary confinement results in suicidal thoughts and is a violation of human rights.more
British police are investigating a rape that allegedly occurred during a game in the online metaworld. The victim is a teenager who, although she was not physically injured because the character she played was attacked, was said to have suffered trauma. This is the first investigation of its kind into sexual assault in virtual reality.more
The percentage of immigrants receiving asylum in the UK is higher than in most European countries, and has more than doubled since Brexit, reports the Daily Telegraph. Poland is also among the countries with the highest percentage of positively considered applications.more
Several of the world’s biggest carmakers lobbied the UK government to try to weaken or delay rules to accelerate electric car sales and cut Britain’s carbon emissions.
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Britain is insufficiently coordinating efforts with France to reduce the number of illegal migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats, according to a report by the French Court of Auditors published yesterday.more
Starting on Monday 1 January 2024, so-called "digital platforms" now have to collect extra information about sellers, including – crucially – how many sales you've made and how much income you've generated.
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The start of the new year is often boom time for divorce lawyers, but 2024 may be different as new research shows the cost of living crisis has delayed more than 270,000 couples from splitting.more
A “game changing” drug that aims to prevent hot flushes has been approved for use in the UK. Veoza, also known as fezolinetant, has been given the green light by the UK regulator, potentially benefitting millions of women. more
Tour groups of a maximum of 25 people, a ban on the use of loudspeakers during their guided tours - these are further steps announced by the Venice authorities to reduce the negative impact of mass tourism on the lives of residents. Earlier, a decision was made to introduce an entrance ticket to Venice for €5 from next spring.more
If it’s your first day back at work after the festive period and you’re already counting down to your next holiday, this tip is for you. It’s never too early to get a head start on booking your annual leave for the year. And it’s even sweeter if you know you’re making the most of it. more
The number of migrants crossing the Channel has fallen year-on-year for the first time since current records began. Government figures show the total arrivals in 2023 were down by more than a third on 2022.more
Romania and Bulgaria will be admitted to the Schengen area from March 31, 2024, announced the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.more
The arrival of a new year always brings plenty of changes - and the law is no exception.
From 1 January and scattered throughout 2024, all sorts of laws are due to change, or be introduced, covering everything from driving to employment.
One of the most controversial will see changes to the rules around XL Bully dogs, which have been added to the list of dangerous dogs following a series of attamore