Britain’s beaches where motorists are most likely to be stung with parking fines

Some 18 million Britons are expected to hit the road over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with many programming their sat-navs to take them to picturesque coastal towns with beaches. But drivers are being warned that there are some seaside locations where councils crackdown hard on motorists who breach parking rules. New research has revealed … Read more

Parents should not face fines if their child misses school due to anxiety, experts say

Psychiatrists say parents should NOT face fines if their child misses school due to anxiety over coronavirus Psychiatrists call to scrap penalties for anxious children who miss school days  They say fines can severely affect mental health of both children and parents Local authorities can currently fine parents £120 and even threaten prosecution  By Luke … Read more

£3,200 fines for shunning face masks: Payment of £100 will keep on doubling for repeat offenders

Repeatedly refusing to wear a face mask could lead to a fine of up to £3,200, Boris Johnson announced last night. At present those who do not cover their faces in shops or on public transport can be ordered to pay a penalty of £100 – or £50 if they pay within a fortnight. But … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Scammers issue fake £10 face-mask ‘fines’

Warning after scammers posing as council staff with badges and body-worn cameras issue fake £10 face-mask ‘fines’ to town centre shoppers The scams happening in town centres have been reported to Merseyside Council Only the police have the power to enforce mask-wearing, not local authorities The face mask scams are being investigated by many different … Read more

Scammers posing as council staff issue fake £10 face-mask ‘fines’

Warning after scammers posing as council staff with badges and body-worn cameras issue fake £10 face-mask ‘fines’ to town centre shoppers The scams happening in town centres have been reported to Merseyside Council Only the police have the power to enforce mask-wearing, not local authorities The face mask scams are being investigated by many different … Read more

Visitors to Paris landmarks wear face masks to avoid fines

Parisians are seen in masks after French capital ordered face-coverings must be worn at landmarks and on streets with £120 fine for rule breakers Tourist areas like Notre Dame Cathedral and Montmatre neighbourhood affected Busy thoroughfares and markets have also been singled out by Paris officials Masks are already mandated in shops and other indoor public … Read more

£100 fines for breaching lockdown come into effect in North West at MIDNIGHT

Four-and-a-half million people living in Manchester and other parts of the North West face £100 fines if they breach reimposed lockdown rules that come into force at midnight after a massive surge in coronavirus cases. Ministers signed off the  Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) Regulations 2020 which sees a heavier shutdown … Read more

The UK cities making millions from bus lane fines

City councils are pocketing millions of pounds a year from fining motorists for misuse of bus lanes, with new figures revealing which locations are genere the biggest revenues. While London is the city where most motorists receive a penalty charge notice for incorrectly driving in a bus lane, an investigation has revealed which locations outside … Read more

Police have stopped 18,500 passengers for not wearing masks but only handed out 59 fines so far

Police and transport officers have fined just 59 people after speaking to 18,500 for not wearing masks on public transport, Sadiq Khan has revealed as he claimed he hasn’t spoken to the Prime Minister since May. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the Mayor of London claimed he hadn’t spoken to Boris Johnson since a Cobra … Read more

Britons land in Ibiza as ‘air bridges’ come into force – but will have to wear masks or face fines

British tourists are having to sleep on beaches in Europe after paying for rooms in hotels abroad that are still closed due to coronavirus lockdown By Ryan Fahey For MailOnline  British tourists are having to sleep on beaches in Europe after paying for rooms in hotels abroad that are still closed due to coronavirus lockdown.  Consumer … Read more