Police storm apartment and fine 26 people at illegal poker party – as new £800 penalties brought in

Footage has emerged revealing police officers fining 26 people who attended an illegal poker night in Birmingham on the same day £800 fines were introduced.   Body-worn camera footage showed at least five officers outside the door of a flat in Birmingham after they were called to a report of a large gathering in the early … Read more

BAME hospitality workers suffer ‘pay penalties,’ says report

British black and Asian workers suffering disproportionately from hospitality shutdown, says think-tank One in twelve ethnic minority workers are employed in the hospitality industry Report notes there are differences between individual BAME ethnic groups Indian workers had the highest average earnings of any group at £8.96 By Harry Wise For This Is Money Published: 15:30 … Read more

ANPR car park camera penalties on the rise

There is an increasing trend for car park operators installing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras, new research has revealed.  In just two years, the number of planning applications to install ANPR cameras in car parks increased by 61 per cent, according to research from Churchill Car Insurance. They are now frequently found at supermarkets, retail … Read more

Bill de Blasio says NYPD officers who don’t wear masks will ‘face penalties’ 

Bill de Blasio on Thursday failed to say how many NYPD officers have been fined for not wearing masks after he announced they should ‘face penalties’ for ignoring the mandate. The mayor on Wednesday said he would start imposing fines on anyone who does not wear a mask in public after the city’s COVID-19 infection … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Half of penalties given by police have not been paid

Police are expecting the number of fines handed out for breaching coronavirus lockdown restrictions to increase – despite half of all penalties issued so far having gone unpaid.   National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) chairman Martin Hewitt said that as new regulations are brought in, forces in England and Wales are expecting the number of fines … Read more

How the MAFS stars ruined this season by breaking their contracts – as dire penalties are revealed 

This year’s cast of Married At First Sight haven’t been afraid to defy Channel Nine by leaking spoilers, talking to the press and blasting the producers. And on Tuesday, Jessika Power from last year’s season slammed the 2020 stars for ‘ruining’ the show by showing a complete disregard for viewers. Jessika, 28, said on Instagram: ‘I definitely … Read more

Coronavirus warning: The massive penalties faced by Australians who refuse to self isolate

Australians returning from overseas are told to self-isolate for 14 days – or face being fined up to $50,000 or jailed for a YEAR Australians are urged to self-isolate for 14 days amid the coronavirus outbreak Those refusing to comply with these health orders could face fines and jail time Some states can place people … Read more

Bankers to face penalties if they try to use emergency cash on bonuses

Warning on greed: Bankers to face penalties if they attempt to use emergency money to hike divis or bonuses By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:55 GMT, 11 March 2020 | Updated: 22:29 GMT, 11 March 2020 Greedy bankers have been warned they will face penalties if they attempt to use any of … Read more

Dad of two fights HMRC and overturns £2,400 child benefit penalties

A father of two has won a battle to overturn hefty child benefit penalties after unwittingly breaking controversial tax rules. He successfully appealed against fines, currently amounting to some £2,400 including interest, after representing himself against HMRC at a tax tribunal. Ian Taylor (not his real name) argued that he didn’t know his wife was … Read more

Dartford Crossing penalties: How £167.60 became a £12k baliff nightmare

For three years, Martin Andrews made the short trip from his home in Rochester, Kent, on the A2 and through the Dartford tunnel to his work in Essex and back over the bridge in the evening without problem. The Dart Charge – a £5 return journey between 6am and 10pm – was covered, using his … Read more