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Southport knife attack: Two children dead and nine injured at dance workshop

Jul 29, 2024 | flipboard.com | Gemma Sherlock |Monica Rimmer |Lauren Potts

Jay Slater autopsy latest - harrowing finding that confirms cause of deathFor weeks, those following the case of Jay Slater speculated over what could have happened to the teen who vanished during a mates' holiday in …
What photo ID will you need to vote in the UK general election?

Jun 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lauren Potts |Jennifer Clarke

Lauren Potts & Jennifer Clarke - BBC NewsJune 27, 2024 at 12:16 AM·3 min readEveryone voting in person at the general election on 4 July will have to show valid photo ID. Anyone without the correct ID will be turned away. What are the voter ID rules? Since May 2023, voters have had to show a valid form of photo ID at polling stations to vote in person at most elections.
UK passport: How much does it cost to get or renew and what is the 10-year rule?

Jun 25, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lauren Potts

Lauren Potts - BBC NewsJune 25, 2024 at 4:43 AM·3 min readAir travel is booming again, with more people expected to fly this summer, despite notably higher fares. But UK holidaymakers travelling to the EU are being warned not to get caught out by the "10-year rule", which has stopped some passengers from flying. Can I travel in the EU on my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule? Some British holidaymakers have been turned away at the airport because their passports are not valid for EU travel.
What photo ID do you need to vote in local elections?

Apr 30, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Lauren Potts |Jennifer Clarke

People need to show photo ID at polling stations when they vote in the local elections on Thursday 2 May. Thousands of people were unable to vote in the 2023 local elections because they did not have the correct ID. What elections are taking place on Thursday 2 May? Elections are taking place in 107 local authorities across England. Voters will also choose the Mayor of London, London Assembly members and 10 other mayors.
UK passport: How much does it cost to get or renew and what is the 10-year rule?

Apr 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lauren Potts

The price of a getting or renewing a UK passport has risen for the second time in 14 months. Meanwhile, UK holidaymakers travelling to the EU are being warned not to get caught out by the "10-year rule". How much does it cost to get or renew my passport? It now costs £88.50 to get, renew or replace your passport if you apply online, up from £82.50, or £100 for a postal application, up from £93. An online application for a child's passport costs £57.50, up from £53.50, or £69 via post, up from £64.
UK passports: How much is the cost of getting a new or renewed one going up?

Apr 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lauren Potts

The price of a new passport or a renewal will go up on Thursday. Meanwhile, holidaymakers travelling to the EU are being warned not to get caught out by the "passport 10-year rule". Here's what you need to know to make sure your passport is up to date. How much does it cost to get or renew my passport? It currently costs £82.50 to renew or replace your passport if you apply online and £93 if you fill in a paper form. A child's passport costs £53.50 if you apply online, or £64 if you apply by post.
What is council tax, how much has it gone up, and how is it calculated?

Apr 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Lauren Potts |Tom Edgington

[Getty Images]Council tax bills have gone up for millions of households in England and Wales. Large increases set by local authorities came into force on 1 April. Many have also slashed services in an effort to balance their books. How much is my council tax bill going up by? Councils with social care duties can raise council tax every year by up to 4.99%, without triggering a referendum. Others can increase it by up to 2.99%.
What is famine, when is it declared and why are Gaza and Sudan at risk?

Mar 20, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lauren Potts

Millions of people in Gaza are on the brink of famine as they struggle to access food. The United Nations (UN) has also warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan could trigger the world's largest hunger crisis. What is famine and when is it declared? Famine occurs when a country has such a severe food shortage that its population faces acute malnutrition, starvation, or death.
What photo ID do you need to vote in local elections?

Mar 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lauren Potts |Jennifer Clarke

People will need to show photo ID at polling stations before they vote in the upcoming local elections in May. Thousands of people were unable to vote at the last local elections because they did not have the correct ID. What elections are taking place in May 2024? Elections will take place in 108 local authorities across England on 2 May. Voting will also be held for the Mayor of London, London Assembly members, nine combined authority mayors and one local authority mayor.
What is council tax, how much is it going up by and how is it calculated?

Feb 12, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Tom Edgington |Lauren Potts

Millions of households in England are expected to see their council tax bills rise in April. Council charges are also expected to rise in Wales and Northern Ireland, but in Scotland they are frozen until 2025. What is council tax and who pays it? Council tax is a compulsory charge on properties in England, Scotland and Wales. It is set by local authorities to raise money for providing services. As a rule of thumb, anyone who is over 18 and owns or rents a home has to pay council tax.