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Oligarch Yevgeny Shvidler (Eugene Shvidler) lost his case in a London court yesterday to have sanctions imposed on him by the British government overturned after the Russian attack on Ukraine.more

Russia has banned the entry of 54 British citizens, including Culture, Sport and Media Minister Lucy Frazer, Deputy Defence Minister Annabel Goldie and 14 journalists from the BBC and the Guardian and Telegraph newspapers, the BBC's Russian service reported last night.more

Banks face fines if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses, the Treasury has confirmed. more

Provisions amending the law on bridging pensions will take effect on January 1, 2024. They will allow people who first took up work in special conditions or of a special nature after January 1, 1999 to switch to the benefit earlier. - ZUS reminds.more

A Texas court has awarded a woman $1.2 billion in damages from her former partner for distributing intimate photos of her in revenge for their breakup, the BBC news portal reported. In almost all US states, so-called "revenge porn" (pornography for revenge) is considered a crime.more

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