British pet owners travelling to the EU are now subject to new regulations, necessitating an Animal Health Certificate for each trip, replacing the previously valid EU pet passport scheme. This change, effective from Wednesday, has led to significant unexpected costs and disrupted travel plans for numerous individuals, including those reliant on assistance dogs.
Kelly Kershaw, a Nationwide Building Society cashier, has admitted to five counts of fraud at Caernarfon Magistrates' Court. Her fraudulent activities, which saw her steal from vulnerable customers, came to light after colleagues observed her social media posts detailing numerous expensive trips abroad, including to Paris, Tuscany, and Dubai.
To participate in the May 2026 local and mayoral elections, UK citizens, including those residing abroad, must complete voter registration by the April 2026 deadline. The process requires a National Insurance number and can be finalised online or via post.
The Home Office has barred US anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez from entering the UK, citing her presence as 'not conducive to the public good'. Gomez, who has previously burned the Quran publicly, had intended to speak at a Tommy Robinson-organised rally in London on 16 May.
Approximately 22,000 university students mistakenly awarded maintenance loans and childcare grants will now repay via standard routes, with grant repayments paused until September, following government intervention.
The Home Office has initiated an investigation following revelations that some migrants are being instructed to make fraudulent claims of being gay or victims of domestic abuse to secure residency in the UK. This comes as the number of domestic abuse-based residency claims has surged by over 50% in three years, reaching more than 5,500 annually.
Sean Egan, a Morrisons store manager with 29 years of service, states he was dismissed for tackling a shoplifter who became aggressive and spat at him during an incident in December at the Aldridge store. Morrisons cited a failure to follow their 'deter-and-not-detain' policy, while Egan maintains he was protecting staff and customers.
A woman staying at a Travelodge in Lincoln on 8 April reported a man entering her room after hotel staff erroneously issued him a key card. This incident follows public scrutiny of the hotel chain's security protocols, including a recent sexual assault conviction at a Maidenhead branch, raising further concerns about guest safety.
Ministers are reviewing the sale of over-the-counter flea and tick treatments for pets, considering restrictions to veterinary prescription only. This move, prompted by evidence of widespread environmental contamination and harm to wildlife, seeks to curb the overuse of potent parasiticides implicated in water pollution and songbird mortality across the UK.
A notably narrow one-bedroom cottage in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, measuring just 7.5ft (2.2m) at its widest, sold for £45,000 at auction. This figure is nearly double its initial listing price of £23,000 and attracted 35 bids.
Ryanair confirmed that passengers scheduled to fly from Milan Bergamo to Manchester on 16 April were unable to board after experiencing extensive delays at passport control, attributed to the new European Entry-Exit System (EES). This incident follows a similar occurrence earlier this month involving EasyJet at Milan Linate.
An 86-year-old York woman received a criminal conviction in a fast-track court due to a one-letter error on her car insurance policy. The DVLA has indicated it will investigate the matter and may seek to overturn the conviction.
A six-year-old boy has died in Ellesmere Port after being struck by a car. A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, causing death by dangerous driving, and driving without a licence.