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World

UK introduces new rules for private parking: protecting drivers from 'rip-off' fines

The UK government has announced new rules for private parking: a guaranteed five minutes to decide on parking, 10 minutes to exit without a fine, cancellation of fines for breakdowns and honest mistakes, a maximum of £20 on appeal, and a freeze of the upper fine limit at £100. Operators who violate the rules risk losing access to DVLA data. According to the RAC, a record 17 million private parking fines were issued in 2025/2026.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

In England, playing loud music on buses will be fined £100

The government of England has given local authorities new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour on buses: fines of up to £100 for loud music, littering, vaping and threats. A nationwide campaign for rail passengers, 'share the carriage, not the noise', is also being launched. The campaign is backed by unions and Transport Focus, but the opposition and experts doubt enforcement.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Births in Uzbekistan decline for the second year in a row; the liquefied gas monopoly will be handed over to the private sector

The National Statistics Committee reported that in 2025 the country registered 46.8 thousand fewer births than in 2024. The President announced plans to transfer liquefied gas supply to the private sector by 2027. Fines for early marriages have also been increased, the tuition contract payment deadline in universities has been extended, and in Tashkent complaints about the smell of hot water are being investigated.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, three mechanics fined for a dirty bus on route 66

After criticism on Telegram of the sanitary condition of bus No. 66 in Tashkent, JSC «Toshshahartransxizmat» conducted an inspection. Bus No. 205 was washed and its interior disinfected, and three duty mechanics were fined 10% of their monthly salary. The «12-avtobusny park» branch apologized to passengers.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Society

Uzbekistan tightens fines for early marriage and religious ceremony without marriage registration

On 14 October, the President of Uzbekistan signed a law amending the Administrative Liability Code, raising fines for violations of marriageable age and marriage procedures. The law took effect on the date of signing. The fine for a religious marriage ceremony without registration rose to 30–50 BRV (13.2–22 million soums), and for marrying off a minor to 20–25 BRV.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Uzbekistan Increases Fines for Begging

The President of Uzbekistan signed a law on October 14 increasing fines for begging and for involving others in it under Article 188−3 of the Administrative Liability Code. The fine for begging was raised from 1−3 to 3−5 BRV, and for involving vulnerable persons — from 5−10 to 10−15 BRV; arrest of up to 15 days is also possible. Liability was introduced in 2019.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Uzbekistan Tightens Fines for Early Marriages — Up to 50 BRV

Uzbekistan has increased administrative fines for violations of marriage age legislation: for actual marital relations with a minor — up to 10–15 BRV, for parents marrying off a minor — 20–25 BRV, for a religious marriage ceremony — up to 30–50 BRV. The changes are provided for by a law on improving the system of protecting children from all forms of violence.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Uzbekistan tightens liability for begging: fines increased, arrest of up to 15 days possible

Uzbekistan has strengthened administrative penalties for begging and for involving others in it. The changes were introduced by a law on protecting children from all forms of violence. The fine for begging in public places has risen from 1–3 to 3–5 BRV, and for involving minors, the elderly and vulnerable persons — from 5–10 to 10–15 BRV. In both cases administrative arrest of up to 15 days is possible.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read