HMRC Tax Shake-Up to Hit Thousands with Extra Charges

Thousands of self-employed workers and landlords face new digital tax reporting requirements from April 2026, with significant compliance costs and quarterly deadlines under HMRC's Making Tax Digital expansion.

BBC iPlayer May Track Licence Fee Evaders

The BBC is considering using iPlayer account data to identify households watching without a TV licence, as evasion costs reach £550m annually and the corporation faces financial pressure.

Worker Keeps £180k After 330x Salary Mistake

A Chilean court has ruled that an employee who received 330 times his salary due to a payroll error can keep the £180,000 windfall, dismissing theft charges after a three-year legal battle.

Richard Osman Buys £9m London Townhouse

TV star turned author Richard Osman and wife Ingrid Oliver have purchased a £9 million five-bedroom Georgian townhouse in London with protected Thames views.

Saudi Arabia Scales Back Neom Megacity Plans

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom megacity project, including the 125-mile Line development, is being significantly scaled back due to spiralling costs and delays, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordering a major reevaluation.

3 Driving Rules for Storm Chandra Safety

A driving instructor shares crucial safety tips for motorists facing Storm Chandra's 80mph winds, 290 flood alerts, and amber weather warnings across the UK.

UK Shop Prices Jump 1.5% in January, Exceeding Forecasts

UK shop prices rose 1.5% year-on-year in January, a sharp increase from December's 0.7%, driven by high business energy costs and National Insurance rises. Food inflation hit 3.9%, with fresh items like meat and fish up 4.4%.

Saudi Arabia's Neom Megacity Scaled Back Amid Soaring Costs

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom megacity project, including the 125-mile Line development, is being dramatically scaled back due to spiralling costs and construction delays, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordering a major reevaluation.

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