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The Energy Bill will not make failing to comply with ‘Net Zero targets’ a criminal offence
Posts on social media which claim a new law will mean people can be fined £15,000 or sent to jail if they don’t comply with energy regulations misunderstand the legislation.
Could you be fined for driving in flip flops?
It is not illegal to drive in flip flops, but it is to drive carelessly or without control.
Police don’t advise smashing car windows to rescue dogs in hot weather
Tens of thousands of people have shared inaccurate information about the law on rescuing dogs from hot cars.