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School absence fines in England: £80 per parent, £160 late, and court on the third occasion
A child may miss school only through illness or with the school's permission. An unauthorised absence costs each parent £80, rising to £160 after 21 days — and a third occasion in three years means court, not a fine.
15 things to do in London this autumn: parks, coffee, books and a little spookiness
Golden leaves, mist over the canals and the smell of coffee — autumn may be London's best season. Here are 15 weekend ideas, from deer in Richmond Park to tea in Kensington.
Boiler, hob, gas pipes: who is legally allowed to do gas work
Not just any «handyman» can fix or fit gas appliances. The law requires gas work to be done only by a competent, registered engineer — and that is about safety, not red tape.
Hiring a «man with a van» to take rubbish? By law, you're responsible
Gave old furniture or building waste to the first «man with a van», and he dumped it on the roadside? By law the fine can land on YOU. It's called duty of care.
Broadband down for a week: what the provider must pay you automatically
£10.34 a day without service, £32.31 for a missed engineer appointment, £6.46 a day for a delayed start. Paid automatically as a bill credit within 30 days.
Savings now protected up to £120,000: how FSCS works and why to check a firm with the FCA
Many still think the limit is £85,000. In fact the deposit limit has risen to £120,000. Here's what FSCS covers and how to check a firm is genuine.
UK producers' input prices rise 8.3% over the year: what the latest ONS figures show
Provisional ONS figures show that materials and fuels bought by UK manufacturers cost 8.3% more in September 2026 than a year earlier. Factory-gate prices rose by 4.6%. Oil-related products were the main driver of the acceleration.
Tattoos, Botox and fillers — 18 only: what the law bans
If you have teenagers, this matters: tattoos, and Botox and cosmetic fillers, are legally for over-18s only. Here's exactly what is banned and the exceptions.
Movers damaged or lost your things: your rights
Hired a firm to move your home and your things were damaged or lost? By law, every service carries a built-in quality standard — and remedies if it's breached.
Microchipping cats and dogs in England: it's now the law
In England both dogs and cats must be microchipped. Since 10 June 2024 a microchip is compulsory for cats too. Here's from what age, who is responsible, and the database rules.
Buying gold or silver in Britain: what a hallmark is and how to check it
In the UK an item cannot be sold as gold, silver, platinum or palladium without an official hallmark. Here's what a hallmark contains and when it is required.
Bought online and changed your mind: your 14-day right to cancel
If you bought online, by phone or by catalogue, you usually have 14 days to cancel the order — even if the item is fine and simply didn't suit. It's a separate right, with clear rules and exceptions.
Book at bedtime: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, twelve evenings
The 1892 collection: twelve stories, one an evening. The text is free on Project Gutenberg and the Baker Street museum opens daily, adult £19.
When your home stands empty: what the law and the ombudsman say about insurance
Away for a long trip, in hospital, inherited a property or mid-renovation? If a home stands empty, standard insurance may stop covering damage. Here's how the rules and the ombudsman see it.
London Living Rent 2026-27: below-market renting in London — the figures, income cap and how it's set
London Living Rent is a below-market rent tied to local incomes. The Mayor of London has published the 2026-27 benchmarks — here's how the rent is set and who it suits.
Met Office issues amber warning for wind: South West England
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind — South West England. Check the Met Office site for the map, the exact area and the times it covers.
RTS meters are being switched off: how to tell if you have one, and what happens to your heating
The radio signal that flipped old meters between day and night rates is being withdrawn area by area. Fewer than 154,000 of these meters were left in January 2026
London's Russian corner: why Bayswater has a Moscow Road and a St Petersburgh Place
A short walk from Hyde Park, in Bayswater, Moscow Road sits beside St Petersburgh Place and St Petersburgh Mews. Their names recall a single event from 1814.
Guarantors when renting in England: what they cover and why you can't be charged a fee
A landlord may ask for a guarantor, but the law bans charging the tenant a fee for one and limits the payments you can lawfully be asked for.
A high-rate regular saver: why your deposits earn about half the headline
Banks advertise regular saver accounts at tempting rates — 6, 7, sometimes 8% a year. But at the end of the year people are often surprised: the interest is noticeably less than they expected from that rate on all their deposits. It is not a trick — the interest simply is not calculated on the whole sum at once. Here is the plain explanation.
Shared ownership: buying a share of a home — how it works and the catches
Shared ownership is a way to buy a home when you cannot afford a full mortgage: you buy a share of the property (usually 25% to 75%, sometimes from 10%) and pay rent on the rest to a housing association or developer. You can buy more shares later. Here is who qualifies, what the costs are and what to know in advance.
Quote or estimate: why a tradesperson's figure can rise — or must not
You hire someone for home work and they give you a figure. But one word decides whether it can go up later. A quote is a firm, binding price: agree it and that is what you pay. An estimate is only a rough guess that can change. Here is the difference, what the law says, and how to avoid a bill twice what you were promised.
Zero-deposit renting: you pay less now, lose the money and still owe
No-deposit schemes (zero deposit, deposit replacement) look tempting: instead of a refundable deposit of five weeks' rent, you pay a small NON-refundable fee. But you lose that money for good and remain just as liable for damage as with a normal deposit. Here is how it differs from a real deposit and who it actually suits.
The Global Talent visa: no employer, no sponsor — through endorsement
The key difference between the Global Talent visa and the Skilled Worker visa: it does NOT need an employer sponsor or a job offer. You need an endorsement from an approved body in your field — science and research, arts and culture, or digital technology — or a prestigious prize from the eligible list. Here is who qualifies, how it works and what it gives.
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