All the new rules kicking in across UK today – from new XL Bully law to free bus pass changes

Comment now Next THE UK is set for a series of rule changes from today (November 1) with millions of Brits expected to be affected. Issues surrounding transportation, bus fares and cold weather payments have all been included in the upcoming changes. One change is set to affect London bus fares, resulting in a 10p rise in rates Credit: bloodua Four major rules are coming into force today across the UK, although regulations and changes will vary depending where in the country you live.

Advertisement Set to affect dog owners, bus users and pensioners, disobeying one of these rules can even result in a penalty and criminal record. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Cold weather payments From November 1, those on benefits may be eligible for Cold Weather Payments during periods of freezing temperatures.

Lasting until March 31 2027, you will receive £25 if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. Read more News FARE GAME Free bus pass age change starts today - are YOU eligible? HELPING HAND Exact date Cold Weather Payments will start this winter – will you get one? Eligibility includes those receiving Pension Credit , income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Universal Credit and/or Support for Mortgage Interest.

The payment will also be automatically paid into your account with no additional applications needed. However, if you live in Scotland, you cannot get Cold Weather Payments and may qualify for an annual Winter Heating Payment instead. Bus fares increase Meanwhile in London, bus fares are set to increase for the first time in three years by up to 10p. Most read in The Sun ROT & RUIN Our seaside town has been decimated by abandoned Pontins ringing with GUNSHOTS HALLOWEEN CHAOS Moment yobs launch fireworks in UK city centre as boy, 15, among 7 arrested SHOW OF FORCE Kim Jong-un tests cluster bomb warheads capable of 'turning targets into ash' MOM'S PAIN Baby dies after swallowing balloon at Halloween party days before first birthday Now, single adult fares will set you back £1.85 which also covers the Hopper fare – allowing people to make unlimited journeys within one hour of tapping onto their first bus provided they use the same Oyster or contactless card.

Advertisement The daily bus and tram cap will also rise from £5.25 to £5.55, while a one-day Bus & Tram Pass will rise from £6 to £6.40. Free bus pass delayed for pensioners Changes to the State Pension age means thousands of eligible Brits will no longer receive their free bus pass as soon as they turn 66. Affecting anyone born between November 5 and December 5, 1960, pensioners will now have to wait an additional eight months before being able to claim their bus pass .

This is due to an increase in the State Pension age – from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. As a result, those born between these dates will be able to claim their pass and state pension on July 5, 2027 – exactly eight months later. Advertisement XL Bully law Lastly, a new XL Bully law is coming into force today, affecting thousands of dog owners across England and Wales. Under these newest restrictions, it is now illegal to leave a child under 12 in close contact with an XL Bully without adult supervision.

This applies to private settings, such as homes or gardens, and affects pet owners who hold a valid certificate of exemption to own the breed. RECOMMENDED STORIES Those found to be breaking the law may be fined up to £5,000, and it could even result in a six-month prison sentence and the seizure of their dogs . Other conditions for owning an XL Bully include keeping the dog muzzled and on a lead in public places at all times, by someone at least 16 years old.

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