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Petition to allow camping on farmland

A petition is titled “Allow Camping on Farmland for 56 days a year under permitted development” is in circulation and can be found here.  If 10,000 signatures are obtained, the…


Questions in the House regarding the introduction of a tourist accommodation registration scheme

Answered on Friday 20 May 2022 by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Wera Hobhouse MP: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport,…


Good news for events sector haulage firms

The Government has responded to a consultation on Brexit-related problems for specialist hauliers when taking equipment for events into Europe.  Government has agreed to introduce dual registration to help specialist…


Lithium shortage could put brakes on electric car revolution

Media reports suggest that a global shortage of lithium, a crucial component of electric vehicle batteries, has pushed prices to record levels, threatening to put the brakes on affordable all-electric…


EU import checks delayed

The introduction of full import checks on EU goods – planned for the summer – has been delayed until the end of 2023, Government has said.

Jacob Rees Mogg commented…


Cost of living begins to affect driver behaviour

Drivers are set to take an estimated 16.8m separate leisure trips by car this May Day bank holiday, the highest number since 2016, according to RAC research.

The RAC expects…


Requirement for insurance for ride-on lawnmowers and quad bikes squashed

The British Government has chosen to scrap a controversial EU law which could have required a wider range of vehicles beyond cars and motorbikes to have motor insurance.  Golf buggies,…


Tripadvisor to encourage reviews via its ‘Write a Review Day’

Tripadvisor, the travel guidance platform, aims to “kick off summer travel” with ‘Write a Review Day’ on 3 May 2022 to “celebrate post-pandemic travel and provide travellers with much-needed valuable…


Government makes fake reviews illegal and gives CMA greater powers

Government has announced, following consultation, new measures are being introduced to “shield online consumers from rip-offs”. This includes tackling fake online reviews by making it clearly illegal to pay someone…


Face coverings in Scotland no longer mandatory after 18 April

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that face coverings will no longer be mandatory after 18 April (Easter Monday) in certain public places, including shops and licenced hospitality settings.  She…