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Councils are frequently failing to use their powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, a watchdog has found.more

The German government yesterday approved a bill for the partial legalisation of cannabis cultivation and marijuana use. The draft prepared by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach stipulates, among other things, that the possession of up to 25 grams of cannabis will not be punishable.more

A trio of Bulgarian nationals arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for Russia posed as journalists and used fake journalist IDs, 'The Times' revealed today.more

This autumn, the European Union will review its legislation, on animal welfare, which has become part of the 'Farm to Fork strategy', reports Belga. The EU has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and the legislation mainly concerns farm animals.more

Tens of thousands of online grooming crimes have been recorded during the wait for updated online safety laws. Campaigners are urging tech companies and MPs to back the Online Safety Bill and are calling for no more hold-ups. more

British holidaymakers could be denied a new travel pass to go to Spain, Greece and 28 other countries because of strict EU rules - even if they have a valid passport. Tougher security measures on crossing borders into Europe mean that sunshine getaways, city breaks and business trips could be blocked if an application for the ETIAS travel authorisation is rejected.more

Pubs in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks after the government decided to keep Covid licensing rules. more

Transport for London used a little-known byelaw to bring a criminal prosecution against Oluseun Olumide Olaifa, 31, over the incident on June 20.more

Last month, Smith Stone Walters reported on the latest set of changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules that were announced by the Home Office in two Statements published on 17 and 19 July. A key change set out in the first statement relates to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). more

The cosmetics industry is preparing to change the EU regulations on allergens in cosmetics. The amendment to the EU regulation enters into force on August 16 this year. and is a response to the increasingly frequent allergies, especially to the ingredients of fragrance compositions.more

Britain has reached an agreement with Turkey to combat illegal immigration and break up gangs involved in people smuggling, the British government announced. However, the agreement does not include the sending back to Turkey of illegal immigrants from this country, whose number is increasing.more

Hillingdon Council has expanded banning orders on 'anti-social' behaviours which now includes using speakers being played in town centres and placing tables, stands and signage in certain areas. Doing so could land offenders with a £1,000 fine if prosecuted. more

Six English water companies are to face legal action over allegations of underreporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers.more

A "significant" number of asylum seekers who had refused to board the Bibby Stockholm have now changed their minds about moving to the barge, the immigration minister has told the BBC.more

Landlords in Paris renting out their premises on the Airbnb platform without the permission of the authorities are paying increasing fines of up to €50,000. The city hall gives permission for short-term rentals very reluctantly, reports the daily "Le Figaro".more

The UK today imposed sanctions on 22 individuals and companies from third countries for supporting the Russian attack on Ukraine, and added three more Russian companies to the sanctioned list.more

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman today announced the establishment of a taskforce to tackle rogue lawyers who help illegal immigrants prepare evidence to successfully claim asylum.more

July saw a record number of inmates in French prisons, which are 120 per cent full, said the French justice ministry, whose figures were cited by France24.more

The high-street bank has told current account holders it is bringing in new conditions “giving us the right to set limits on inbound and outbound payments”. more

The British government today announced a threefold increase in fines for companies employing illegal immigrants and a several-fold increase in fines for landlords who rent to them.more

A British seaside town is being tormented by hostile seagulls that have stolen an ice-cream from a child in a pram. A £20,000 project to cut down the number of the birds in Rhyl has been called off, after it was opposed by animal rights campaigners.more

Although the number of asylum applications in Austria has dropped, Interior Ministry chief Gerhard Karner yesterday announced the introduction of new technologies at the border with Hungary to reduce migrant smuggling, these include heartbeat detectors and additional drones, APA reported.more

Eligibility for a scrappage scheme has been extended to more people ahead of the expansion the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) to all of London. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said all Londoners will be able to access up to £2,000 to replace non-compliant cars.more

Aldi will eject shoppers who refuse to bow to a new rule. Shoppers who fail to follow a new rule at the budget supermarket will be refused service, Aldi has said. more

The local government of Catalonia (Generalitat) recalled that the current Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination Law does not allow access to public pools to be restricted to topless women or those wearing full-body covering burkinis.more