Motorists in the UK are now paying the highest prices for petrol and diesel since October 2022, with the average cost of a litre increasing significantly in the last month. This rise is attributed to sustained elevated oil prices and the weakening of sterling against the US dollar.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated he will not proceed with increasing the income tax personal allowance, a reversal of his prior statements. This shift follows his government's initial focus on cost-of-living measures.
The UK government has announced the restoration of the £2 cap on bus fares across England. This measure, extended until at least the end of 2024, aims to provide financial relief amidst persistent living cost pressures and encourage public transport use.
France has enacted legislation requiring social media platforms to implement age verification for all users and preventing children under 15 from registering without parental consent. The new measures are scheduled to take full effect in January, placing the onus on platforms to develop robust verification technologies.
