Fury at BBC over race podcast where presenters branded white women ‘Karens’ and said they should ‘read some books’ and ‘stop being so loud’ The clip is from an episode of the BBC’s No Country For Young Women podcast The host and two guests were discussing ‘How can white women not be Karens?’ Karen is … Read more
Money guru Martin Lewis tells millions of UK drivers to check their photocard licences after EU rule change came in to force extending their validity EU regulation extended all photocard driving licences for seven months Extension is for any photocard that expired between February 1 and August 31 MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis says 2.3million cards … Read more
Motorists granted a seven-month extension for driving licence renewals as the DVLA struggles to process applications during pandemic Drivers with photocard licences due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be granted an extension to have them renewed Licences will be automatically extended by seven months from date of expiry Impacted motorists … Read more
Like millions before him, Prince Harry has packed his bags and made his way across the pond to chase the American Dream. And just like any other new arrival, the Duke of Sussex has a long checklist to go through as he settles into his new life in Los Angeles. From obtaining a social security … Read more
Dozen-point drivers: Why are there THOUSANDS of motorists on the road with 12 or more penalty points on their licence? DVLA records show some 9,349 licence holders have a dozen points or more Accruing a 12 points on a licence at one given time should be an automatic ban Motorists are being allowed to continue … Read more
I need a TV licence refund but the website says it’s not possible due to coronavirus: Should I cancel my direct debit instead? The TV Licensing website says people can not cancel their licences currently It asks people in financial trouble, to cancel their Direct Debit instead It added it will backdate any payments for … Read more
Sam Faiers risked a £1,000 fine on Tuesday as she drove her black Range Rover without a rear licence plate to stock up on supplies at local shops in Surrey. Failing to show a correct number plate fitted in the right place can lead to a fine of up to £1,000 or a failed MOT test. The … Read more
Seeing clearly? How 7,000 motorists a year have their driving licence revoked because of poor eyesight Average of 134 motorists a week have licences taken away due bad vision Some 19,644 drivers had licences revoked between Jan 2017 and Sep 2019 Drivers can be fined £1,000 if they don’t inform the DVLA about poor eyesight … Read more
BBC suggests adding TV licence fee to people’s BROADBAND bills as it says decriminalising non-payment will cost it £1billion in five years Broadcaster told ministers viewers would suffer if the income stream was taken If licence was decriminalised, two alternative civil systems have been suggested One is a civil penalty model, the other a civil … Read more
Former BBC director-general Greg Dyke calls the licence fee ‘dumb’ and suggests it has no place in modern television Mr Dyke, 72, led broadcaster from 2000 until 2004 and said fee is out of date He said the idea of a ‘compulsory tax on the TV set sitting in the corner’ is ‘dumb’ The licence … Read more