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Passengers on a railway station platform
Travel · 2 November 2026

Passenger Assist: free help at the station and on the train

Book 2 hours ahead, the Passenger Assistance app, Turn Up and Go and luggage help — how to get support on the UK railway.

An open space in a city park
Law · 2 November 2026

Fireworks in Britain: the law, times, age and fines 2026

You must be 18 to buy adult fireworks, and set them off between 7am and 11pm (midnight on Bonfire Night). Break the rules and you face a £90 on-the-spot fine or an unlimited fine and up to 6 months in prison.

Price board showing petrol and diesel prices at a British forecourt
Markets · 2 November 2026

UK fuel prices: petrol 172.1p, diesel 198.7p — weekly review

The average price of E10 petrol in the UK is 172.1p a litre and B7 diesel 198.7p. Petrol is down by 1.2p over the week, diesel by 0.3p. Calculated across 8088 forecourts from the government Fuel Finder dataset.

Editorial illustration of an industrial site
Markets · 2 November 2026

UK launches £700m programme for major industrial sites

Programme aims to develop six to 10 major sites across the UK. Private investment and jobs remain targets.

A London Underground train at an outdoor platform
Travel · 2 November 2026

Zip Oyster photocard: free and discounted travel for children in London

The 5-10 and 11-15 Zip cards, the £10 and £15 fees and the expiry dates — how to set up children's travel in London.

Memorial gates in London
Life · 2 November 2026

Support for veterans in Britain: card, compensation and help

Served in the UK armed forces? A free Veteran Card, AFCS and War Pension compensation, registering with a GP as a veteran and the Veterans UK helpline — what you are entitled to and how to get it.

A footpath through a green park in London
Life · 2 November 2026

Public rights of way: where you can walk in the UK

The four types of public right of way, the right to roam and the 20-year rule — how to walk lawfully across private land.

Ornate gilded wrought-iron gates
Housing · 2 November 2026

A listed home in England: what you cannot change without consent

If a building is listed, demolition, alteration or even replacing windows in a way that affects its character needs listed building consent. Unauthorised works are a criminal offence.

A charity clothing collection bank on a British street
Life · 2 November 2026

Charity clothing collections: how to donate safely

The 1939 licence, the collector's badge and a check in the Charity Commission register — how not to hand your clothes to a reseller.

An old tree in a city garden
Housing · 2 November 2026

Can you cut down a tree at your home in England? TPO rules and fines

If a tree has a Tree Preservation Order or stands in a conservation area, felling, pruning or uprooting it without the council's written consent is a criminal offence carrying a fine of up to £20,000.

A pub and eateries on a London street
Life · 2 November 2026

Allergens when eating out: what the business must tell you

The 14 allergens, Natasha's Law, and the rules for packed and made-to-order food — what to ask in a UK cafe or restaurant.

A war memorial in central London
Life · 2 November 2026

Remembrance 2026 in Britain: when the silence is, poppies and key dates

The two-minute silence is observed at 11am on 11 November and on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 2026. Here is what the days mean, why people wear a poppy and where the money goes.

Signs to the blood-test room in an NHS hospital
Life · 1 November 2026

How to get an NHS blood test 2026: referral, booking, results

An NHS blood test is arranged by a doctor or nurse, taken at a GP surgery or hospital, free of charge. Results come within days in the NHS App.

A courtyard among London office buildings
Law · 1 November 2026

How to close a company with DS01 in the UK 2026: steps and fee

Form DS01 is used when a company has not traded for 3 months; the fee is £18, and after a 2-month notice it is removed from the register. Here are the conditions.

A deserted plaza at dusk, City towers in an orange haze — illustration for H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds
Books · 1 November 2026

The War of the Worlds by Wells — a book for the night: the opening, the author and a Woking trail

The editors' evening pick: The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells (1898) — the first novel of invasion from space, set in Surrey near Woking; with the opening lines, a note on the author and a trail to the book's real places.

A London street with a red telephone box and a bus stop
Law · 1 November 2026

Pavement parking in London: what's banned and the fine in 2026

You cannot park on the pavement in London — a city-wide ban has applied since 1974. We explain the rules, the fine and how to report it.

A desk phone on an office desk
Jobs & Business · 1 November 2026

Basic DBS check UK 2026: how to get one and what it costs

A basic DBS check shows unspent convictions and costs £20. You apply online through One Login, usually within three days. Here is the process.

Arrivals signage at an airport
Travel · 1 November 2026

What you can bring into the UK duty-free 2026: allowances

Arriving in Great Britain from abroad, there are allowances for alcohol, tobacco and goods up to £390. Anything over is charged duty and VAT.

A British passport held in a hand
Travel · 1 November 2026

Lost or stolen UK passport 2026: what to do

Cancel the passport straight away and for free; once cancelled it cannot be used even if found. A replacement costs £102 online. Here is the order of steps.

Suburban trains at a platform in the UK
Money · 1 November 2026

Train delay and cancellation refunds 2026: Delay Repay

A delay of 15 minutes or more pays back part of your fare, a cancellation the full price with no fee. We explain the Delay Repay thresholds and deadlines.

The concourse at London Liverpool Street station
Money · 1 November 2026

Train season ticket refund 2026: how much you get back

The refund is not pro-rata but the price minus the period used; the admin fee is up to £10. The earlier you hand it back, the more you get.

Desks in a London office
UK & Politics · 1 November 2026

UK dates to know, 1 November to 15 November: 10 to watch

The UK, 1 November to 15 November: 10 dates worth keeping in mind, 1 of them hard deadlines. Taken from our calendar: bank holidays from the GOV.UK list, deadlines from HMRC and Companies House rules, each with a link to the source.

Ticket barriers at a London Underground station
Money · 1 November 2026

How to get an Oyster card refund 2026: balance and deposit

A balance up to £10 is refunded at a machine, more via your online account. The £5 deposit applies only to cards from before February 2020.

A red double-decker bus on a London street
Money · 1 November 2026

London Hopper fare 2026: bus changes on a single payment

For £1.75, make as many bus and tram changes as you like within an hour. We explain the Hopper rules for 2026.