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DVLA issues £1,000 warning to drivers who passed test before 2014

7Mar

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Motoring, Sport, Top Stories

DVLA issues £1,000 warning to drivers who passed test before 2014

123RF Motorists are being reminded to check their licences 10 years Drivers who have had a photocard licence for 10 years must renew it in time or face harsh penalties the DVLA has warned. Licences are valid for a decade after being issued, and anyone who continues to drive once theirs has expired is committing a serious offence, as your insurance will no longer be valid. This can result in £1,000 fines, or even a seized vehicle. Once your licence expires, all you need to do is renew it, and there are several ways to do so. Fresh reminder On Wednesday, the DVLA issued a fresh reminder to make sure drivers don’t forget to complete the vital process which applies to both full and provisional licence holders. A tweet from their official account said: “You must renew your...

5Mar

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Food, Lifestyle, Top Stories

The Town Crier Pub

Welcomes the Commonwealth Games 2022 A Small traditional, family run, friendly pub. 34-36 Macdonald Street City CENTRE Birmingham B 5 6 TG TEL: 0121 622 4423 Monday 10am 10pm Tuesday 10am 10pm Wednesday 10am 10pm Thursday 10am 10pm Friday 10am 2am Saturday 10am 2am Sunday 10am 10pm Activities include: Every Sunday Bingo, Darts, Pool and Dominoes Every other Friday Night: Disco & Karaoke with Derick James ...

22Jan

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Education, Opportunities

Student Visa

Apply online You must apply online for a student visa. You can check which documents you’ll need to apply. Apply outside the UK As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you’re from and what type of passport you have. You’ll either: Give your fingerprints and a photograph (biometric information) at a visa application centreUse the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan your identity document – you’ll also create or sign into your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account You’ll be told what you need to do when you apply. Once you’ve started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. How long it takes to get a decision You’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks. You may be able to ...

Top police tips to keep cars safe as figures chart rise in vehicle theft in West Midlands

22Jan

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News, UK News

Top police tips to keep cars safe as figures chart rise in vehicle theft in West Midlands

IStockphoto Latest official police records have shown that vehicle theft has increased by a third in the last year, as West Midlands Police has urged people to support their Car Crime Campaign Office for National Statistics (ONS Office for National Statistics (ONS) data revealed that West Midlands Police recorded 3,989 vehicle theft offences. A spokesperson said: “Vehicle theft has increased by a third in the last year, driven by a global shortage of car parts, and we suspect many cars end up in chop shops where they are dismantled for parts. We’re urging people to support our car crime campaign by reporting any suspicious behaviour at garages or industrial units that could indicate they’re acting as chop shops.” “Vehicle crime is currently one of the top priorities for the...

Parking on the pavement – is it illegal?

22Jan

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Motoring, Sport

Parking on the pavement – is it illegal?

Alamy The whole of the UK could soon follow London in making parking on pavements illegal – but is it the right thing to do? Consideration The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced it’s considering bringing the rest of the country in line with the capital’s rules – which could land drivers with a £70 fine. Here we look at the current laws and why it’s not clear cut for drivers looking to catch a break in difficult areas to park. Is it illegal to park on the pavement? current laws Parking on the pavement is not illegal outside of London. You can, however, still get a fine for doing so in some instances, which makes the law quite a grey area. Since 1974, Highway Code rule 244 has stated that drivers “MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London ...

The new laws, rules and other changes coming in 2023

22Jan

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The new laws, rules and other changes coming in 2023

123RF There’s plenty coming up in the next 12 months – from needing ID to vote to changes to the minimum wage Check new laws As 2022 has come to a close many of us were thinking about what this New Year would bring. Part of that should – but possibly doesn’t – include checking on the new laws, rules and other changes coming our way. There will be various things coming into force in 2023 that will impact our daily lives, from driving to heating our homes. Some big changes are coming, including to how we vote in elections. Guide People on benefits will be affected, as will road users. A guide has been put together to all the changes that are coming soon. Voters will need ID Currently, voters don’t need to bring their ID to a polling station, but from May 2023 you’ll ...

21Jan

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News, UK News

Energy Price Guarantee

123RF Protects customers The Energy Price Guarantee protects customers from increases in energy costs by limiting the amount suppliers can charge per unit of energy used. It currently brings a typical household energy bill in Great Britain for dual-fuel gas and electricity down to around £2,500 per year, and in Northern Ireland to around £1,950 per year. Energy suppliers will be fully compensated by the government for the savings delivered to households. The scheme operates, for the most part, in the same way for households across the whole of the UK. There are a few differences for those in Northern Ireland because of the different way the Northern Ireland energy market operates. How the Energy Price Guarantee is applied to energy bills in Great Britain The Energy Price...

DWP cost of living payment dates 2023 schedule – what you’ll get and when

21Jan

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Money Business, Saving

DWP cost of living payment dates 2023 schedule – what you’ll get and when

123RF Extra cash is coming from the Department for Work and Pensions as well as energy firms With 2023 now underway, many households will be monitoring their finances and wondering what extra help might be on the way. New research has found 7.2 million households are going without essentials, 4.7 million are in arrears and over 3 million haven’t been able to keep their home warm for months because of rising energy bills. In 2022, a package of cost-of-living measures included a £150 council tax rebate intended to be used for energy bills, plus the start of a £400 energy rebate delivered over six months, and a new Energy Price Guarantee putting a limit on gas and electricity tariffs and meaning an average family should pay no more than £2,500 a year. In addition, the DWP paid an...

DVLA issues urgent V5C warning that could cost drivers thousands

21Jan

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Motoring, Sport

DVLA issues urgent V5C warning that could cost drivers thousands

Alamy Experts have urged people to be aware when selling their cars, as it can result in identity theft Selling cars Motoring experts at DVLA have warned people of possible identity theft that could happen when selling their cars. In the aftermath of the pandemic, many drivers are choosing to sell their second-hand cars privately thanks to the soaring costs of new vehicles. V5C logbook In order to make the sale, drivers will need to provide their V5C logbook. However, posting this online can pose a massive risk of fraud and identity theft, as it contains personal information that scammers can use to commit crimes. Newspapers report that identity theft can occur when scammers obtain your details and use them to do things like access bank accounts and take out phone con...

21Jan

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Benefits calculators

Alamy Independent and free You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of: The benefits you could get How much your benefit payments could be How your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours How your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change – for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner Calculators For information on income-related benefits, contribution-based benefits, Universal Credit, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction and Carer’s Allowance use: Policy in Practice better off calculator Entitled to benefits calculator Turn2us benefits calculator You can also check with a local benefits adviser to f...

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