Child Dies in Traffic Collision and The EMCAA are Recruiting Young People
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Boy dies following Newark collision
A four-year-old boy has died after a collision between an off-road bike and a car.
Emergency services were called to Churchill Drive, Newark, at 6pm on Sunday (30 August) following reports of a crash.
The boy, who was a passenger on the off-road bike, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.
A 24-year-old man, who was riding on the same bike, suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital.
He has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The driver of the car remained at the scene and gave an account to police.
Investigations revealed the off-road bike had moments earlier been seen travelling in convoy with a second bike, whose rider left the scene prior to officers' arrival.
Following further inquiries, a 32-year-old man was arrested today (31 August) on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Officers are urging anyone with any other information, or relevant dashcam, mobile phone, CCTV or doorbell camera footage, to contact them.
Detective Inspector Jamie Moore, of Nottinghamshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
"This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the boy's loved ones at this incredibly distressing time.
"They are being supported by specialist family liaison officers and kept informed about the investigation.
"As we learn to understand exactly what happened, I'd urge anyone who can assist with information or footage to contact police without delay."
Anyone who can assist should call 101, quoting incident 449 of 30 August 2026, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Frasers steps up attack on regulators over ‘untenable’ pricing rules
Frasers Group has intensified its criticism of UK regulators over rules governing recommended retail prices (RRPs), arguing that current guidance makes it harder for retailers to promote genuine discounts and ultimately harms consumers.
In a letter to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), Frasers CFO Chris Wootton described the regulator's approach as "untenable," claiming it creates barriers to price competition during a cost-of-living crisis. Frasers argues that legitimate RRPs help consumers understand the value of discounts and that the company uses genuine market-based reference prices rather than misleading promotions.
The retailer's main objection is to ASA guidance requiring retailers to demonstrate that an RRP reflects the price at which a product is generally sold in the market. Frasers says this standard goes beyond the requirements of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, is too vague, and places an impractical burden on retailers to gather market-wide evidence.
According to Frasers, the guidance could prevent the use of RRPs in situations where a retailer is the sole seller, a product has not yet launched, or sufficient market data is unavailable. The company warns this may discourage retailers from using RRPs altogether, making it harder to advertise genuine savings.
Frasers is instead urging regulators to focus on alleged retail price maintenance and practices that keep prices artificially high. As an example, it pointed to the recent pricing of England replica football shirts, which it said were widely sold at the same £134.99 price point. The company argues such uniform pricing raises more significant competition concerns than the use of RRPs.
The group also cited a recent High Court ruling involving Emma Sleep, which it believes supports a broader interpretation of legitimate reference pricing. Frasers is calling on the ASA to revisit its guidance and align its approach with ongoing reviews by the Competition and Markets Authority.
The letter follows a separate intervention by founder Mike Ashley, who had similarly criticised government and regulatory approaches to retail pricing and competition.
Credit: This summary is based on reporting by Sam Metcalf published by TheBusinessDesk.com on 1 September 2026.
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