Competition Watchdog Issues Warning Over Heating Oil Price Hikes Amid Middle East Conflict Thursday, March 12, 2026 heatingoil cma pricing consumerprotection fuelprices uk regulation middleeast energy supply The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a stern warning to heating oil suppliers amid sharp price increases driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The watchdog stressed that consumers who have … Read More
'I advertised my breast milk online and burst into tears when surprising buyer emerged' Tuesday, March 10, 2026 breastmilk motherhood marketplace regulation wellness ibs ethics online health milkbanks Somerset journalist Alev Scott embarked on an unusual investigation into the growing market for selling breast milk online after discovering she was producing more milk than her newborn needed. Her curiosity led her to … Read More
Thousands of New Homes in Somerset Could Begin Construction from November 2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset housing development phosphates environment planning construction pollution regulation realestate Plans for thousands of new homes in Somerset, long stalled due to a phosphates pollution crisis, could finally move forward starting November 2026. The issue, which has affected planning permissions across the region, centers … Read More
Extra £174.50 TV Licences Now Required for Some UK Second Homes Thursday, February 5, 2026 tvlicence ukhomes secondhome licencefee bbciplayer livetv caravans streaming feeincrease regulation As of April 2025, the TV Licence fee in the UK has increased to £174.50 per year. This licence is mandatory for households and businesses that watch or record live TV broadcasts, including streaming platforms like Netflix, … Read More
Dogwalkers in Bath Face Up to £1,000 Fine for Letting Pets Off Lead in Cemeteries Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath dogwalking fines cemeteries pspo dogfouling publicsafety council consultation regulation Dog owners in Bath could soon be fined up to £1,000 for allowing their pets off the lead within local cemeteries. This comes as Bath and North East Somerset Council considers introducing a public space protection order (PSPO) … Read More
Hinkley Point C Contractor Faces Enforcement Notice Over Fire Safety Failings Tuesday, December 2, 2025 hinkley safety fire onr construction regulation nuclear inspection bylor enforcement A fire enforcement notice has been issued to Bylor JV, the contractor responsible for major civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C, following the identification of serious fire safety shortcomings at the nuclear power … Read More