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Tips in full: how the UK Allocation of Tips Act works
Since October 2024 UK employers may not keep workers' tips. Here is who must be paid, by when, and how to check the split is fair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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