Buy Now, Pay Later Rules Changed on 15th July 2026
Buy Now, Pay Later regulation began on 15th July 2026. Find out which agreements are covered, the new borrower protections and what remains unchanged.
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Plastic Wet Wipes Ban Starts in Wales on 18th December 2026
Wales’ plastic wet wipes ban starts on 18th December 2026. Find out which wipes are covered, the medical exemption, practical alternatives and the start dates for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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BBC News Launches on YouTube in the UK
BBC News is now streaming live on YouTube in the UK and US. Find the official channel, how to watch and what the launch means for viewers.
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Appliances Direct Refunds and Gold’s Gym Refunds Ordered for Customers
Appliances Direct must refund eligible customers around £25 on average, while Gold’s Gym refunds are £50 or £10. Check the exact qualifying dates and 2027 deadlines.
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UK Drivers Can Now See Fuel Prices in Google Maps
Google Maps now shows near real-time petrol and diesel prices at UK forecourts using Government Fuel Finder data. Here is how the prices work and what drivers should know.
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Airlines Will Have to Let Children Under 14 Sit With a Parent for Free
The Government has announced plans to require airlines operating in the UK to seat children under 14 with a parent or accompanying adult without an extra seat-selection charge. The change is intended to make family seating more consistent, but the new requirement is not yet in force and there is no confirmed start date. Change…
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Cardiff Visitor Levy Adds £1.30 Per Night From April 2027
Cardiff is introducing a visitor levy from 1st April 2027, meaning some overnight stays will cost a little more. Find out how much the levy is, who pays it and which stays are affected.
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Wales Alcohol Minimum Unit Price Rises to 65p From October 2026
Wales raised its minimum alcohol price from 50p to 65p per unit on 1st October 2026. See minimum prices for vodka, wine, lager and cider, how the calculation works and which drinks may cost more.
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Tobacco Sales Restricted for Anyone Born From 1st January 2009
From 1 January 2027, the rules on who can legally be sold tobacco products, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers will change across the UK. Instead of using a simple age limit, the new system uses a fixed date of birth: retailers will not be able to sell these products to anyone born on or…
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TV Licence Fee Rises Again From April 2027
The TV Licence is going up again in 2027. If you already pay for a TV Licence, the change is straightforward: you will pay more from April 2027. The part that is not known yet is the new price. The Government has confirmed another inflation-linked increase, but it has not announced the 2027/28 fee yet….
