Police block sports bar over 'crime links'
Met Police urge Harrow Council to reject a new sports bar licence, alleging the applicant is linked to previous owners involved in crime. Decision due next week.
Met Police urge Harrow Council to reject a new sports bar licence, alleging the applicant is linked to previous owners involved in crime. Decision due next week.
Hudson Bay Capital, co-founded by ex-Goldman Sachs managing directors, has secured a Dubai financial licence, expanding its global footprint. Discover the strategic move here.
The historic Barrow Creek Hotel, run by publican Les Pilton for 37 years, has had its liquor licence suspended by the NT Liquor Commission. Read the full story on the controversial ruling.
UK payments giant Zilch has acquired Lithuania's Fjord Bank, securing a European banking licence to fuel expansion. The fintech is eyeing further deals on its road to a public market debut. Read the full story.
The Walkers of Whitehall pub near Trafalgar Square has retained its licence after a council review, agreeing to cap late-night smokers and improve supervision after resident complaints.
Met Police oppose O'Bombeiro's bid to lift licence restrictions, warning it may invite back drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Brent Council to decide next week.
A son demands urgent reform of UK driving licence laws after his mother was killed by a driver with severe eyesight issues. His 'Sight Safe' campaign calls for mandatory eye tests.
The UK government announces a new road safety strategy, lowering the drink-drive limit in England and Wales and introducing eye tests for over-70s. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
A Wowcher deal offers a lifetime licence for Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus for just £21.60. We examine if this heavily discounted software package is legitimate and what you really get for your money.
The government's new road safety strategy promises eye tests for over-70s and a lower drink-drive limit, but bereaved families and the AA say it fails to protect young motorists. Read why campaigners demand more.
The UK government unveils its first major road safety plan in 20 years, lowering the drink-drive limit and proposing a 6-month minimum learning period. Critics say it fails to protect young drivers.
The government proposes a mandatory 3-6 month learning period for new drivers in England and Wales to improve road safety. Find out how this could affect you.
Newly released cabinet papers from 2005 expose a controversial proposal for lifetime pensions for MPs, spearheaded by Philip Ruddock. Explore the details and political fallout.
The Metropolitan Police call for the licence of the 90-year-old Elysée restaurant in Fitzrovia to be revoked over public safety fears. Consultation open until Jan 2026.
The former Duke of York voluntarily gave up his shotgun certificate after Metropolitan Police officers visited his Royal Lodge home. Discover the details and implications.
The Duke of York has voluntarily surrendered his firearms certificate after police visited his Windsor home. The move follows the release of new Jeffrey Epstein documents and the removal of his HRH style.
Lewisham Council approves late licence for Grand Empire's New Year's Eve party until 4am, overriding police concerns over capacity. Find out the full story.
Greenwich's Borough Hall has avoided a licence suspension after noise complaints. Its Saturday hours have been cut by one hour and new noise controls imposed following a council review.
The BBC is fighting a $10bn defamation lawsuit from Donald Trump while the UK government launches a review of its funding model. Explore the high-stakes legal battle and the broadcaster's uncertain future.
NSW Premier Chris Minns is recalling parliament to enact stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and enhanced police powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the full details.
The UK government proposes a 'top-up' subscription for older BBC iPlayer content to secure the broadcaster's future. Have your say in the public consultation.
PayPal has filed for a US banking licence, aiming to boost small business lending. The move follows Trump's deregulatory reforms, attracting UK fintechs like Revolut and Starling to also eye the American market.
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter and funding, aiming to depoliticise its board and secure its long-term future. Explore the potential changes and what they mean for the broadcaster.
The government has begun a formal review of the BBC's Royal Charter, focusing on its sustainable funding and public trust. Explore the future of the UK's public broadcaster.
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.
As the government launches its green paper on BBC charter renewal, we examine the six potential funding models on the table, from subscriptions to a household levy, and rate their likelihood.
PM Anthony Albanese convenes crisis talks on Australia's firearm regulations after Bondi terror attack. Calls grow for national reform, echoing the 1996 Port Arthur response.
Following the Bondi Beach attack, PM Albanese considers tightening Australia's already strict firearm legislation. Explore the laws and potential changes.
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, data reveals a startling concentration of licensed firearms in Sydney's suburbs. NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to tighten gun laws as national cabinet agrees to reform the National Firearms Agreement.
A Kentish Town off-licence owner faces losing his premises licence after police found illegal tobacco hidden in a lollipop holder and staff sold alcohol to a minor. Read the full investigation details.