Legal

Scotland and Wales have already banned the physical punishment of children, should England follow suit?

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Government ‘open’ to smacking ban but no legislation planned - should there be?

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

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Exact date for vape ban issued amid ‘deeply worrying’ teenage trend

What are your rights when your takeaway order is wrong?

What are your rights when your takeaway order is wrong?

What are your rights when your takeaway order is incorrect?

You can make a complaint about someone's unkept garden via your local council website.

You can make a complaint about someone's unkept garden via your local council website.

Can I report my neighbour for a messy garden? The rules you need to know

You could be entitled to a fortune through

You could be entitled to a fortune through

The 316 unclaimed estates in south east London - you could be entitled to a fortune

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

10 bizarre laws you might have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon

10 bizarre laws you might have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon

10 bizarre UK laws you may have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

Homes and interiors

Could your smart doorbell be breaking the law? This is what the law says

Beachgoers should make sure they don't take shells or pebbles home from the beach

Beachgoers should make sure they don't take shells or pebbles home from the beach

5 little-known illegal activities you should avoid doing on UK beaches

Winston Trew was sent to prison after being framed by a corrupt, racist police officer. But his conviction was only allowed due to the introduction of majority verdicts. Now he and others want them abolished

Winston Trew was sent to prison after being framed by a corrupt, racist police officer. But his conviction was only allowed due to the introduction of majority verdicts. Now he and others want them abolished

Court of Appeal

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'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'

Did you know this about Trafalgar Square?

Did you know this about Trafalgar Square?

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You could get fined £500 if you get caught doing this act in Trafalgar Square

The RCPCH said amendments needed to be made to the law in England and Northern Ireland to rule out 'grey areas' for smacking children

The RCPCH said amendments needed to be made to the law in England and Northern Ireland to rule out 'grey areas' for smacking children

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What is the law on smacking children in England? Paediatricians urge for change

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

These home improvements could land you an ASBO, a criminal record or large fine

The car leasing comparison site MoneyShake has issued a reminder to drivers hoping to make the most of their days off over the Bank Holiday. (Getty Images/ PA)

The car leasing comparison site MoneyShake has issued a reminder to drivers hoping to make the most of their days off over the Bank Holiday. (Getty Images/ PA)

Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined

The new rule for cat owners will soon be in line with compulsory dog microchipping in the UK

The new rule for cat owners will soon be in line with compulsory dog microchipping in the UK

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Cat owners given 3 month warning to avoid £500 fine ahead of new legislation

Smart ways to disincorporate and minimise your tax bill

Smart ways to disincorporate and minimise your tax bill

Smart ways to disincorporate and minimise your tax bill

Anyone earning below a certain amount will no longer be able to have their family join them to live in the UK

Anyone earning below a certain amount will no longer be able to have their family join them to live in the UK

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New Tory 'cost of loving' law threatens to split up thousands of UK couples

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed

Nitrous oxide is banned from today (November 8)

Nitrous oxide is banned from today (November 8)

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Ban on 'dangerous' laughing gas begins today as it becomes a class C drug

Manoel Santos was found dead in his cell at HMP Belmarsh in November 2020. Following an inquest in September 2023, a coroner has produced a 'prevention of future deaths report', detailing shortcomings by official agencies

Manoel Santos was found dead in his cell at HMP Belmarsh in November 2020. Following an inquest in September 2023, a coroner has produced a 'prevention of future deaths report', detailing shortcomings by official agencies

Coroner's Court

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Assange friend took own life while facing deportation after suicide attempt

The ‘dishonest and shameful’ people named and shamed for Bexley Blue Badge misuse

The ‘dishonest and shameful’ people named and shamed for Bexley Blue Badge misuse

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The ‘dishonest and shameful’ people named and shamed for Bexley Blue Badge misuse

Users and dealers of nitrous oxide are to face tougher penalties.

Users and dealers of nitrous oxide are to face tougher penalties.

Laughing gas to become illegal within weeks amid tougher jail sentences

Parking in your neighbour's driveway and not maintaining your house's gutters and drains are some of the laws you could be breaking without realising.

Parking in your neighbour's driveway and not maintaining your house's gutters and drains are some of the laws you could be breaking without realising.

10 laws you may be unknowingly breaking at home (and the fines they'll cost you)

Blue badge misuse in Bexley

Blue badge misuse in Bexley

The drivers caught and in court for Blue Badge misuse in Bexley

What is a whole-life order and who else has been given one amid the sentencing of Lucy Letby?

What is a whole-life order and who else has been given one amid the sentencing of Lucy Letby?

What is a whole-life order amid sentencing of baby murderer Lucy Letby?

Divorced and unmarried parents are at risk of child abduction charges for not having these three documents to go abroad with their kid

Divorced and unmarried parents are at risk of child abduction charges for not having these three documents to go abroad with their kid

Lawyer reveals the documents divorced parents need to travel with their kid

The leader for Bromley Council has expressed “bitter disappointment” for Bromley’s residents following the High Court’s decision to allow the ULEZ expansion to go ahead.

The leader for Bromley Council has expressed “bitter disappointment” for Bromley’s residents following the High Court’s decision to allow the ULEZ expansion to go ahead.

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ULEZ ruling branded a ‘bitter disappointment’ for Bromley motorists

The leader of Bexley Council has responded to the High Court's ruling for the ULEZ expansion to go ahead this August.

The leader of Bexley Council has responded to the High Court's ruling for the ULEZ expansion to go ahead this August.

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'Extreme disappointment’ for Bexley as ULEZ expansion will go ahead

The issue of a cashless society was raised at PMQs today. Here are the rules in the UK

The issue of a cashless society was raised at PMQs today. Here are the rules in the UK

What are the rules on paying with cash in the UK? Why shops can refuse your cash

Jim Smith says he and his family reported a rat infestation in their Erith home to Orbit Group for years, but the problem went on and on

Jim Smith says he and his family reported a rat infestation in their Erith home to Orbit Group for years, but the problem went on and on

Housing Ombudsman

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Erith family win payout after rat infestation so bad they 'ate their wedding photos'

Stephen Johnson was jailed for five years over his role in a scam which cost Greenwich taxpayers more than £1.5m

Stephen Johnson was jailed for five years over his role in a scam which cost Greenwich taxpayers more than £1.5m

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How Greenwich Council crooks have scammed taxpayers out of £1.5million

Yazid Oufar and his wife Mounira, pictured with their new-born daughter, say Bromley Council tried to kick them on the street in sub-zero temperatures with no money or ID

Yazid Oufar and his wife Mounira, pictured with their new-born daughter, say Bromley Council tried to kick them on the street in sub-zero temperatures with no money or ID

Bromley Council

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'Bromley Council locked me out of my flat with no medication in freezing weather'

Stalker Anhar Hussain waged a campaign of terror against his victim for months - until new software allowed police to put him behind bars within 24 hours

Stalker Anhar Hussain waged a campaign of terror against his victim for months - until new software allowed police to put him behind bars within 24 hours

Metropolitan Police

Stalkers Beware: New technology chops months off of Met Police harassment cases

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

Metropolitan Police

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'My boyfriend leaked naked photos, burned my clothes and stalked me'

Online Safety Bill to make pro-self-harm content illegal (PA)

Online Safety Bill to make pro-self-harm content illegal (PA)

Self-harm content to be criminalised in Online Safety Bill

Met Police ban flying drones in London until after Queen Elizabeth's funeral (PA)

Met Police ban flying drones in London until after Queen Elizabeth's funeral (PA)

Met Police ban flying drones in London until after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Five new UK laws coming into effect from September 2022 and beyond. (PA)

Five new UK laws coming into effect from September 2022 and beyond. (PA)

Five new laws coming into effect from September 2022 and beyond

London bus drivers to walk out over bank holiday weekend amid pay dispute (PA)

London bus drivers to walk out over bank holiday weekend amid pay dispute (PA)

London bus drivers to walk out over bank holiday weekend amid pay dispute

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

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See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

First televised sentencing from Old Bailey to make legal history (PA)

First televised sentencing from Old Bailey to make legal history (PA)

First televised court sentencing to be shown TODAY - how to watch

Could you be set to inherit an unclaimed estate? (Image - Pixabay)

Could you be set to inherit an unclaimed estate? (Image - Pixabay)

Unclaimed estates

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Are you entitled to a fortune? Treasury reveals the unclaimed estates in Dartford

Advertising Standards Agency (ASA)

Pop Star Ellie Goulding's Facebook posts for alcohol brand banned

Met Police officers, Pc Sukhdev Jeer and Pc Paul Hefford, sacked over ‘abhorrent and discriminatory’ Meghan Markle jokes. Pictures: PA

Met Police officers, Pc Sukhdev Jeer and Pc Paul Hefford, sacked over ‘abhorrent and discriminatory’ Meghan Markle jokes. Pictures: PA

Met Police officers sacked over ‘abhorrent and discriminatory’ Meghan Markle jokes

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in July - all you need to know

Government reveals the unclaimed estates in South East London June 2022 (Canva)

Government reveals the unclaimed estates in South East London June 2022 (Canva)

Unclaimed estates

Are you entitled to a fortune? Treasury reveals the unclaimed estates in South East London

Johnny Depp. Credit: PA

Johnny Depp. Credit: PA

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Johnny Depp wins $15 million defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard

The Home Secretary last week unveiled plans to give volunteer police officers powers to use Tasers (Simon Stanmore/Axon/PA)

The Home Secretary last week unveiled plans to give volunteer police officers powers to use Tasers (Simon Stanmore/Axon/PA)

British Transport Police

British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers

Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard US defamation trial (Steve Helber/AP)

Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard US defamation trial (Steve Helber/AP)

Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation case

Madeleine McCann. Credit: PA

Madeleine McCann. Credit: PA

Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann's parents 'welcome the news' as suspect is named

There will be a major change for divorce law for English and Welsh couples from Wednesday, April 6 (Canva)

There will be a major change for divorce law for English and Welsh couples from Wednesday, April 6 (Canva)

Major change to divorce law in England and Wales for those who want amicable split

Malcolm Cupis says he was threatened with being reported to police for trying to fill three jerry cans with fuel at a Tesco filling station in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Photo: Trevor Porter.

Malcolm Cupis says he was threatened with being reported to police for trying to fill three jerry cans with fuel at a Tesco filling station in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Photo: Trevor Porter.

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'Embarrassed' man stopped from using Tesco petrol station over little known rule

Photo of satellite TV dishes (PA).

Photo of satellite TV dishes (PA).

Ofcom revokes Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT’s licence

Home Secretary Priti Patel is looking at scrapping “golden visas”, a minister has said. Photo via PA.

Home Secretary Priti Patel is looking at scrapping “golden visas”, a minister has said. Photo via PA.

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'Golden visas' for wealthy Russian investors could be scrapped amid tensions