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Speed limiters ‘could be introduced on all cars in UK’ under new legislation

Speed limiters ‘could be introduced on all cars in UK’ under new legislation

No more Tokyo drifting around Tesco carpark Thanks to new government legislation looking to shake up safety measures, cars in the UK could very soon be fitted with speed limiters. After a ruling from the European Union that means newly made cars will be automatically fitted with speed restrictors, the UK may be following suit. […]

4 years ago

New Nando’s drink rule will disrupt fan favourite hack and annoy everyone

New Nando’s drink rule will disrupt fan favourite hack and annoy everyone

The change comes into effect on October 1 Nando’s is making some serious changes to its menu that will undoubtedly frustrate a good deal of its customers. In response to Tory legislation coming into effect on October 1 that prohibits the sale of high-sugar refillable drinks, Nando’s is scrapping its bottomless coca-cola option. Customers at […]

4 years ago

Drivers parking on pavements face £70 fine under a new law

Drivers parking on pavements face £70 fine under a new law

‘Remember that pavements are there for the use and safety of pedestrians only’ Drivers in the UK could be hit with £70 fines for bad parking under a new law that is expected to come into effect soon. Motorists could be hit with fixed penalty notices if parked on the street – even if there […]

4 years ago

Asylum seekers caught while crossing Channel did not break law, court finds

Asylum seekers caught while crossing Channel did not break law, court finds

Judges labelled their prosecution ‘legal heresy’ The UK Court of Appeal has found that a group of asylum seekers who arrived in the UK during the Channel crossings earlier this year did not break the law, setting a precedent for a number of cases. In the court papers on Tuesday, judges dismissed the charges levelled […]

4 years ago

UK Supreme Court rejects gender-neutral passports

UK Supreme Court rejects gender-neutral passports

Such passports already exist in more than 11 countries The UK Supreme Court has rejected a proposal for gender-neutral passports after a unanimous decision. The case put forward by Christie Elan-Cane – activist and non-gendered campaigner for over 30 years – was ultimately thrown out on Wednesday after the court ruled that gender is “a […]

4 years ago

Boris Johnson backs ‘Arthur’s law’ which would see child killers die in prison

Boris Johnson backs ‘Arthur’s law’ which would see child killers die in prison

The Prime Minister promised to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in the national review following Arthur Labinjo-Hughes’ death Following the abuse and killing of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly backed newly proposed legislation dubbed ‘Arthur’s law’ which will see child killers slapped with life sentences and subsequently die in prison. The PM told […]

4 years ago

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