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More than 15,000 signatures had been collected by a kynological organisation in Germany by yesterday on a petition to 'save dachshunds' in connection with a bill that could ban breeds with 'skeletal abnormalities'. In addition to Dachshunds, this could include German Shepherds or Schnauzers, for example.more

The Council of the EU formally adopted on Tuesday a regulation improving the protection of geographical indications and other quality schemes for wine, spirits and agricultural products both online and offline. At the same time, the procedure for registering geographical indications has been simplified..more

Anti-Ulez vigilantes have reportedly taken to hanging up bat boxes as part of their latest disruption efforts. The cheap wooden boxes are being fixed to some Ulez camera poles in a plot to stop technicians fixing them, The Sun newspaper reported.more

Julian Assange must wait to find out if his final UK appeal against his US extradition can go ahead. The High Court said he would be allowed to appeal unless assurances were given by the United States.more

The UK government has formally accused China of being behind what it called "malicious" cyber campaigns against MPs and the Electoral Commission. Two people and a company have been sanctioned over cyber-attacks. Deputy PM Oliver Dowden said they were behind attempts to access details of MPs critical of Beijing, as well as the data of potentially 40 million voters.more

The European Commission yesterday opened five investigations against digital companies Alphabet, Apple and Meta. At issue are possible breaches of competition rules contained in the EU's Digital Markets Regulation (DMA). This is the first investigation of its kind under the DMA.more

From 1 April, adults in Germany will be able to legally carry up to 25 grams of cannabis. The home cultivation of cannabis (up to three bushes) and the storage of 50 grams of the substance for personal use will also be permitted. Changes to the law relating to the legalisation of access to cannabis were approved yesterday by the Bundesrat, the second chamber of parliament.more

London is the most anti-Semitic place in the West, a hardline Israeli minister claimed on Wednesday. Amichai Chikli said a mix of far-Left “wokeism” and Islamic extremism meant the capital is no longer safe for Jews.more

None of the 121 governors of the Bank of England to date have stood trial for offences committed in connection with their office, although Humphrbank angliiy Morice, governor from 1727 to 1729, who committed large-scale financial embezzlement, came close to doing so.more

The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) and 16 state prosecutors' offices yesterday filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market and stifling competition. Prosecutors say Apple's practices raise prices for consumers, make it harder to switch phones to third-party cameras and hurt the U.S. economy.more

In four municipalities in Bavaria, asylum seekers will receive benefits in the form of a payment card instead of cash, as has been the case so far, dpa reported. Hamburg was the first to introduce such a solution over a month ago.more

At least 514 illegal immigrants in 10 boats crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, the highest number since 2 December last year, the Home Office reported yesterday.more

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reversed a decision to close its self-assessment telephone helpline for half of the year. The tax authority announced on Tuesday that the line would be closed between April and September, with taxpayers directed to online services instead.more

For most people, finding a £20 banknote lying unclaimed on the ground would be the highlight of their day. But choosing to pocket cash you find in public is not nearly as innocent an act as you might think – and could see you hauled into court and prosecuted for theft. That’s what happened to 23-year-old Nicole Bailey of Highfield Drive, Blurton, when she found a £20 note in a convenience store more

The French Competition Authority has fined Google €250 million "for non-compliance with certain commitments made in June 2022". regarding related rights, i.e. rules for remunerating press publishers for the use of their content by the Internet giant, the authority said in a press release yesterday.more

Rishi Sunak’s plan to save public money by moving asylum seekers out of hotels is in tatters after Whitehall’s spending watchdog disclosed that the government’s alternative sites will cost millions of pounds more. The National Audit Office said attempts to place people seeking refuge in a barge, two former RAF bases and former student accommodation will cost £1.2bn.more

In a statement issued by the Chinese embassy in London yesterday, China called on the UK to stop making "unfounded accusations" over Hong Kong's adoption of a new security law. This is Beijing's response to David Cameron's statement that the bill would further erode freedom of speech, assembly and the media.more

A 39-year-old man yesterday became the first person convicted in England and Wales of cyberflashing, the sending of sexual images unwanted by the recipient via instant messaging.more

On Monday evening, the British House of Commons rejected all 10 amendments to the bill to allow the deportation of illegal immigrants to Rwanda proposed by the House of Lords, which means that the bill will return to the upper house.more

Major flaws in a huge Home Office immigration database have resulted in more than 76,000 people being listed with incorrect names, photographs or immigration status.more

It's supposed to be about 20,000 fewer prisoners, they will be released earlier - announced Deputy Minister of Justice Maria Ejchart in an interview for today's "Rzeczpospolita". Prisons are overcrowded, she said, adding that the first early releases have already taken place.more

A family has won £20,000 from a South London council after it blamed their “lifestyle” for a years-long damp problem that caused mould to grow on a baby’s cot. more

A rogue landlord who illegally converted a home into six flats has been ordered to pay more than £220,000. Pathfield Estates Ltd is required to pay £163,258 to reflect its financial benefit from breaching the enforcement notice at the property in Bounds Green.more

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to force Chinese owner TikTok to sell the platform in the US or block its operations. Donald Trump lobbied against the bill, while President Joe Biden announced he would sign it.more

Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna has announced that prescriptions for free medicines for people 65+ and children and young people up to the age of 18 will soon be able to be issued by doctors without contracts with the National Health Fund.more