PREM giants face fines of more than £50m if they fail to get in touch with the government’s new independent football regulator.

The long-awaited measure will be introduced in the House of Commons on Tuesday and is expected to receive cross-party support.

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Under its powers, the regulator will be able to impose a funding deal between the Prem and the EFL after the process stalled again last week, stop and eliminate rogue owners and prevent clubs from joining a breakaway from the Super League.

But the regulator will also have “the ability to fine clubs up to 10 percent of their turnover for non-compliance”

Meaning potential ENORMOUS fines, with the Big Six racking up more than £500m every year.

Tory MPs said the regulator would prevent repeats of the financial chaos that overtook Bury, Derby, Wigan, Bolton and non-league Rhyl in recent seasons.

Mid-Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham said: “The Regulator is a new dawn for fans of the beautiful game.

“I’m so proud that we were able to save Derby County, but many other clubs are not so lucky.

“And I don’t want other fans to have to face what we did.

“The government has listened and is taking strong action to give football fans a voice.”

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In a brief response, Prem leaders said they agree that it is “critical that football clubs are sustainable, remain at the heart of their communities and that fans are fundamental to the game”.

However, the Prem warned of the “unintended consequences of legislation that could weaken the competitiveness and appeal of English football”.

In contrast, EFL chief executive Rick Parry hailed an “important milestone to help us secure the long-term financial sustainability” of the pyramid.

Parry added: “If implemented on the right terms, this landmark legislation could help fix the game’s broken financial model and ensure all clubs can survive and thrive in a fair and competitive environment.”

GOOGLE Maps users are getting a major free upgrade that will help them keep their eyes on the road – and avoid a hefty fine.

The new Google Maps feature called Glanceable Directions allows drivers to receive driving directions and real-time ETAs in the route preview.

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This means they don’t have to unlock their phone every time they need to check directions while behind the wheel.

The upgrade, announced last February, will allow users to check their route without having to press the start button.

And they don’t have to worry even if they go off route, because the route preview and maps are automatically updated accordingly.

The feature is currently live for Android users; it is not yet available for iOS users.

Android users can select the feature from Settings and then select Navigation Settings.

Convenient driving directions, which automatically give you updated arrival times and your next turn, can be found on your route map or lock screen.

“Navigation data is collected to improve Maps for everyone.”

While using a navigation system can be incredibly useful, drivers can face a hefty fine if not used correctly.

From March 25, 2022, it will be a criminal offense to use a mobile phone or other handheld device while driving for any purpose.

According to the government website: ”It is illegal to hold and use a telephone, navigation system, tablet or any other device that can transmit or receive data while driving a car or motorcycle.”

For example, you are not allowed to text, call, take photos or videos, or surf the Internet.

The law still applies if a driver is stopped at traffic lights, stuck in traffic, supervising a learner driver or using a car with a start/stop engine when stationary.

If caught, motorists face a £200 fine, rising to £1,000.

The correct way to use navigation systems is to use devices with hands-free access, for example the new Google Maps feature or a built-in navigation system.

Smartphones with maps or portable navigation systems may be used in a holder.

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EIGHT of Britain’s biggest housebuilders could face hefty fines over concerns they shared information that could worsen the housing crisis.

The Competition and Markets Authority watchdog yesterday released the findings of a year-long investigation into why not enough houses are being built.

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Evidence was found that some developers shared confidential sales data that could limit the supply of new homes and keep prices high.

Barratt, Bellway, Berkeley, Bloor Homes, Redrow, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry are under investigation as their shares fell an average of 2 percent yesterday.

CMA boss Sarah Cardell said it was “not one of the main causes” of the housing shortage but was aimed at “tackling anti-competitive behaviour”.

The authority has the power to fine companies up to 10 percent of their turnover if it finds they have reduced competition by breaking the law.

It says Britain relies on the eight housebuilders for 60 percent of new homes, which will only be built if developers are confident they will not lose money.

Last year, Taylor Wimpey told investors it was building a third fewer homes as buyers struggled to afford a mortgage.

The CMA called on the government to make “significant intervention” over “fundamental concerns” about the market.

The watchdog also blamed the UK’s “complex and unpredictable” planning system for continued failure to meet housing targets.

Last year, 250,000 homes were built, well below the government’s target of 300,000.

The watchdog found many planning departments were under-resourced, lacked clear objectives and relied on outdated local data.

It recommends that municipalities take over the facilities in residential areas to protect homeowners from high and unclear costs for matters such as sewerage.

The CMA also warned of the poor quality of new homes and called for an Ombudsman to deal with cases such as collapsing stairs and ceilings.

Homeowners had unclear routes to seeking redress, it added.

A Super Dry victory

SUPERDRY has settled a trademark dispute with Dryrobe, the outdoor brand that has boomed thanks to a recent cold-water swimming craze.

Superdry has taken Dryrobe to court for using the same font in its branding and the word ‘dry’.

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Court documents show Dryrobe has agreed to stop using “dry” in the same Helvetica font.

It’s a small victory for founder Julian Dunkerton, married to fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper.

He is in talks with buyout funds about raising money to take Superdry private before the bid deadline next Friday.

Ryanair’s fare scare

RYANAIR has warned that airfares could rise by a further ten percent as it blames aircraft manufacturer Boeing.

The budget airline said new planes may not arrive in time for the summer holidays, meaning some flights may be canceled and ticket prices could become more expensive.

Boeing is delaying deliveries of new planes after regulators ordered the company to conduct extra safety checks on its 737 Max jumbos after a door blew off mid-flight.

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary called the situation at Boeing “as show” and suggested his company would demand compensation.

Houthi have hit half

More than half of British exporters are affected by disruptions caused by Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce.

The poll shows that 55 percent will face additional costs and three-week delays in the delivery of goods because ships are diverted.

Container ships are sailing longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa to avoid violence.

Retailers and the car industry have already been hit, with experts warning of shortages if problems persist.

By Pranav Harish for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 11:20 PM EST, February 22, 2024 | Updated: 11:20 PM EST, February 22, 2024

The government has classified the release of seized vehicles into two categories: those who want to move their vehicle out of Delhi-NCR and those who want to park the vehicle in private spaces that are not shared.

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday issued new handling guidelines car wrecks (ELVs) in public places. The government has decided to discourage the use of end-of-life vehicles hefty fines for owners of seized vehicles. For four-wheelers, a fine of Rs 10,000 will be imposed, while two-wheeler owners will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000. These fines must be paid before release seized vehicles. According to the policy guidelinesthe owners will have to submit an undertaking that the vehicle will not be used or parked in any public place and will be removed from the jurisdiction of Delhi. The aim is to gradually remove old and polluting vehicles from the national capital and ensure proper disposal and recycling of end-of-life vehicles.

It stated that continuous enforcement action should be taken to gradually remove such vehicles from public spaces in the national capital and daily reports would be sent to the Environment Department for further submission to the national authorities. Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

The government has divided the release process of seized vehicles into two categories: those who want it move their vehicle out of Delhi-NCR and those who want it park the vehicle in private spaces that are not shared parking spaces.

The policy also includes provisions for people who want to park their end-of-life vehicles. If the vehicle is seized for the first time, owners must provide documents, including a registration certificate, to secure its release. Owners will be required to provide an undertaking that the vehicle will not be parked or parked in a public place as per the policy.

When parking within a residential complex, the owners will have to produce proof of private parking spaces issued by the RWA or a concerned authority.

“As far as driving and parking of wrecked vehicles are concerned in public places in NCT of Delhi, once it is seized for the first time, it can be released on the submission of an undertaking that the vehicle will not be operated or parked in any public place within the territory of Delhi and shall be removed from the city…,” the guidelines said.

“In case of a four-wheeler, a fine of Rs 10,000 along with towing charges and parking charges, as mentioned in the Delhi Maintenance and Management of Parking Places Rules, 2019, will be charged before releasing such ELVs. In case of a two-wheeler, a fine of Rs 5,000 along with towing and parking charges as mentioned in the Parking Rules 2019 will be charged…,” the report said.

According to the guidelines, end-of-life vehicles seized for the second time and transport vehicles running on diesel and older than ten years should not be released. The application for release of a vehicle must be submitted together with the necessary documents within three weeks after the vehicle is seized. An online platform will be developed for this, the report said.

According to the guidelines, seized vehicles will be scrapped in three scenarios: failure to submit an application for release within three weeks of the vehicle's seizure, rejection of the submitted application for release and seizure of the same for the second time vehicle.

All scrap value should be paid only through digital mode into the bank account in the name of the vehicle owner, within 15 days of the vehicle being accepted by the scrapping facility for registered vehicles, it added.

The transportation department will also create an online platform to facilitate a hassle-free process between the enforcement agency, the scrapping facility and vehicle owners.

ONE school plans to penalize mums and dads who arrive late.

Alice McIntyre wonders whether parents should be fined if they don't pick their children out on time.

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YES, says security manager LOUISE COLE PARKER

Louise, 49, a single mother of three from Higham Ferrers, Northants, said: “If children get stuck at school because their parents are late then of course the parents should be fined.

“They just need to be better organized.

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“Fines are a good idea. Parents should also be fined if their children are late in the morning. When my teenagers – Michael, 16, Christian, 14, and Heather, 13, were in primary school, I dropped them and picked them up on time.

“They are at different schools now, but I still drive Christian every day.

“I appreciate how difficult and chaotic life can be, but if most people can get to their children on time, anyone can.

“Being late occasionally, if the bus breaks down or if an accident happens, is no problem.

“But persistent tardiness must be stopped and fining parents could work.

“If they refuse to pay, their children may have to be excluded from extracurricular activities. It seems cruel, but it may be the only way.

“Picking up your children late is unfair to teachers, who are forced to stay to care for them.

“Children want to fit in, so just as they feel embarrassed if they arrive late to class, they may also become anxious if parents don't pick them up on time.

I do not care

“Fines should be affordable but tough enough to make parents afraid to organise, for example £6 at a time.

“Getting kids to school on time can be a challenge, so I make sure they're all in order the night before.

“The homework is done, the forms are signed and the uniforms are ready.

“I also let them help. One person makes breakfast, another packs lunches and another takes out the trash cans.

“I taught them young, now it's second nature. Just as I make sure to leave enough time when picking up Christian, I also leave early every morning.

“That way he's still on time when we're stuck in traffic.

“Some parents just don't feel like dropping off and picking up their children on time.

“As a single mother, I have a second job in a café and I often see children staying up late with their parents. No wonder they can't get up in the morning.

“Parents may not mind being fined if they take their children out of school on holiday as the fines could be less than the money they have saved.

'But they don't want to pay out every week because they are late.

“There are of course some exceptions to the rule and teachers usually know if there are problems at home in a family.

'But what if parents don't care? Then it is time for them to be fined.”

NO, says presenter, author and former teacher VICKI BROADBENT

Vicki and her software developer husband Peter, both 43, and their three children, live in Harrogate, North Yorks.

She says: “As a former teacher, I know how important a good education is. But it is ridiculous to fine parents for picking up their children late.

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“Children sometimes arrived late in the morning and parents sometimes arrived too late to pick them up.

'But instead of scolding them, I thought about why they were having trouble getting to school on time and asked if I could help in some way.

“Maybe something was going on at home and they needed to talk?

“At parent evenings I saw that some were facing challenges, often for reasons beyond their control.

“Punishing people who are already struggling, whether emotionally or financially, will not help. It will make things worse.

“The majority of parents do their utmost to ensure that their children go to school and are picked up on time.

“But life often gets in the way. Not every school has comprehensive care, such as breakfast clubs or after-school activities.

“That means working parents have to adjust their schedules or leave work early and rush to pick up their children.

Stop judging it

“I am mother to Oliver, 14, Alexander, 11. and Florence, two.

“At Alexander's school, in a small village, traffic is backed up and there is not enough parking.

“It's a challenge to get there on time, even if I leave early.

“I've been late a few times, but the school kept him at the reception for 15 minutes.

“I always call to let them know that I will be late, and parents should definitely do that.

“Schools want to work with families to improve attendance; they don't need despondent parents who feel punished.

“As families are hit by the cost of living, increasing financial pressure is not the answer.

“Schools must take a compassionate approach, not a draconian one.

“Most children in secondary school go to school themselves, so it would not be fair to fine parents for the behavior of their children.

“At Oliver's school they are stopped after being late three times.

“That gives the children an incentive to be on time, but sometimes they can't help it if they are late.

“Some travel long distances and are at the mercy of public transport, so fining them would not be fair.

“We need to stop putting extra pressure on families – especially mothers, who are more often than not in school.

“Let's stop judging parents and start supporting them instead.”

DGCA had issued a notice to Air India and SpiceJet for not deploying pilots trained to operate in low visibility conditions following diversions of several flights amid dense fog at Delhi airport in late December.

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday imposed a hefty fine of Rs 30 lakh each on Air India and SpiceJet for flouting specified norms and not scheduling pilots trained to operate flights in low visibility conditions.

After analyzing the flight delays/cancellations/diversion-related data submitted by scheduled airlines for December 2023, DGCA found that Air India and SpiceJet had not scheduled “CAT II/III and LVTO qualified pilots” for some flights, an official said.

As per two official orders from the DGCA, the aviation watchdog has imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh each on Air India and SpiceJet.

Earlier this month, DGCA had issued a notice to Air India and SpiceJet for not deploying pilots trained to operate in low visibility conditions following diversions of several flights amid dense fog at Delhi airport in late December.

Between December 25 and 28 last year, flight operations at Delhi airport were significantly affected and nearly 60 flights of various airlines were diverted due to dense fog.

The civil aviation regulator's announcement came against the backdrop of over 50 flights to Delhi being diverted due to poor visibility on December 24-25 and December 27-28, when the national capital and adjoining areas were engulfed by a blanket of thick fog, resulting in several flights being diverted to nearby airports as visibility dropped to just 0-50 meters on some occasions.

“The two airlines must respond within fourteen days. The announcement is for scheduling of pilots who are not CAT III compliant,” a DGCA official said at the time.

What is CAT III technology?

The CAT III technology, an Instrument Landing System (ILS), is a navigation system that guides aircraft to the runway during poor weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog or snow when visibility is poor.

CAT III technology minimizes the need for flight diversions because it allows landings with a visibility of 200 meters and a ceiling of 60 meters.

CAT II/III refers to flights in poor visibility, while LVTO refers to poor visibility takeoff.

CAT III technology helps aircraft land during dense fog and poor visibility, and pilots trained in the said technology are better equipped to handle landings during such poor weather conditions.

(With PTI inputs)