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Page 7 of 26: material from 25 to 26 October 2026. UK news in brief for Russian speakers: laws, tax, prices and rules.
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Fired, then hired back?
An employer dismisses someone and offers the same job on new, often worse, terms. The government is preparing tighter restrictions on this practice, but the existing rules still apply for now. Here is what protects employees today and what businesses should prepare for.
Where to complain about benefits
If a benefits service caused excessive delay, failed to follow procedure or treated you poorly, you may be able to take the complaint to the Independent Case Examiner after receiving the organisation's final response. The normal deadline is six months.
UK announces further investment in AI firms and public R&D procurement
HM Treasury has announced an additional £60 million for the Sovereign AI Fund and a separate £60 million for its AI R&D procurement scheme. The package also includes £30 million for local AI partnerships. The announcement does not set new application rules or deadlines.
When signing away rights at work actually binds
Giving up employment rights is void as a rule. We explain when a settlement agreement binds and why independent advice is required.
How to take and move your data
You can get your personal data in a machine-readable format or have it moved to another company. We explain when it applies, the time limit and how it differs from deletion.
Pregnancy and maternity are no reason for worse treatment
Treating an employee worse because of pregnancy or maternity leave is unlawful. We explain what counts as discrimination and why you do not need a comparator.
A guarantee does not cancel your legal rights
A manufacturer's guarantee is enforceable and sits on top of your statutory rights, not instead of them. We explain the difference and who to claim from when goods fail.
UK fuel prices: petrol 173.5p, diesel 199p — weekly review
The average price of E10 petrol in the UK is 173.5p a litre and B7 diesel 199p. Petrol is down by 0.6p over the week, diesel by 0.2p. Calculated across 8088 forecourts from the government Fuel Finder dataset.
Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four: the bedtime book that gave us Big Brother and Newspeak
‘Big Brother is watching you’, ‘Newspeak’, ‘thoughtcrime’ — all from one book. Not a cozy read, but everyone should read it. We read Nineteen Eighty-Four, give the first extract, and map Orwell’s London — all of it free.
London weather tomorrow, 26 October: mild but wet
On Monday 26 October London reaches 16°C but with about a 70% chance of rain. We cover what to wear and the week ahead.
Your car can't be clamped on a private car park
A private firm cannot clamp or tow your car on private land — it is a criminal offence. We explain the law and how a private parking 'charge' differs from a state fine.
Who May Perform Risky Treatments?
England proposes limiting the highest-risk cosmetic procedures to doctors and other regulated professionals. Providing them without registration could bring an unlimited fine and up to 12 months in prison. This is not yet law: responses close on 13 January 2027.
How to cancel a recurring card payment
Recurring card payments can be stopped without the company's agreement — just tell your bank. We explain the law, how to cancel and what to do if money is still taken.
How to get your data deleted
You can ask an organisation to erase your personal data. We explain when the right applies, how long they have to respond and when erasure can be refused.
Minimum notice when a job ends
The law sets a minimum notice period when a job ends — from one week up to 12, depending on service. We explain how much notice you are owed, and how much you must give.
An unfair contract term does not bind you
An unfair term in a consumer contract is not binding on you — even if you signed. We explain when a term is unfair and what to do about it.
Ground rent on new leases is now zero
New long residential leases can no longer carry ground rent — the law limits it to a peppercorn, meaning zero. We explain which leases are covered and what to check.
You can bring someone to a hearing at work
At a disciplinary or grievance hearing you can bring a companion — a colleague or union official. We explain what they can do and how to postpone the hearing.
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Package holidays: when you get your money back
If the organiser cancels, you get all your money back within 14 days. We explain when you can cancel without a fee and how insolvency protection works.
Emergency time off when family needs you
If a dependant is ill, injured or there is another emergency, you have a right to reasonable time off — from day one. We explain who counts and what to tell your employer.
Part time is no reason for a lower rate
A part-time worker has the right not to get worse terms than a comparable full-timer unless the difference is justified. We explain the law and the pro rata principle.
You can stop marketing calls
Nuisance marketing is not fraud, but you have a clear right to end it. We explain the free opt-out register, the 28-day rule and consent for texts.
Parental responsibility: who has it and how an unmarried father gets it
«Parental responsibility» is the legal rights and duties for a child: decisions about school, medical care, where they live. It's important to know who has it.
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