Westminster seeks HMRC data in Airbnb-style let crackdown
Westminster City Council is seeking access to HMRC data to identify homeowners flouting the 90-day rule on short-term lets in London.
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Scottish letting agents face new damp and mould deadlines
Scottish letting agents must meet new damp and mould deadlines from 6 October, with 10 working days to investigate and repairs starting within five working days.
Public inquiry into Whistl's HGV bid at Astley site
A public inquiry will examine Whistl's application to operate up to 60 HGVs and 95 trailers at Astley business park, following objections from 131 residents across 96 properties.
Diesel tops £2 a litre at Greater Manchester pumps
Diesel prices have risen above £2 per litre at several Greater Manchester petrol stations, with one motorway service station charging almost £2.20, as UK averages near record highs amid fears over a US export ban.
Ryanair hits out at Andy Burnham over airport taxes
Ryanair's CMO criticised Andy Burnham's government over aviation taxes as the airline announced a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for winter 2026.
Best Golf Betting Sites for 2026: Top UK Bookies Compared
Golf is among the UK's most popular sports to bet on, with market depth growing yearly. Our picks for the best golf betting sites for 2026 highlight the offers and features that matter most during Major week and beyond.
Purplebricks hit with HMRC winding-up petition over admin error
Purplebricks has been served with a winding-up petition by HMRC, which the online estate agent insists was triggered by an administrative error and that its tax liabilities have been dealt with.
No Garnacho exit clause as Man United await £43m windfall
Chelsea and Aston Villa have no January exit clause in Alejandro Garnacho's loan. Manchester United hold a sell-on clause and would earn around £300,000 if Villa's £43m obligation is met.
HMRC urged to reconsider Vaping Products Duty rate
Vape Club's MD urges HMRC to reconsider the Vaping Products Duty rate, citing a Cebr report that says consumption figures are underestimated by more than half and the tax could increase smoking.
90% of acquired Welsh firms still operating, report finds
More than 90% of firms acquired in Wales since 2000 remain trading in the country, according to a Gambit analysis of over 2,000 exit deals.
Co-op CEO links job cuts to Labour's national insurance increase
Co-op is cutting jobs after Labour's national insurance hike raised its bill from £100m to £150m a year, prompting faster automation investment.
How to read a football form guide for betting
A football form guide condenses recent results, but wins over weak sides mean less than wins over top-half teams. Here's how to use one properly.
Vet pricing reforms become law in biggest sector shake-up
Vet practices must display clear prices by December under new CMA order, giving pet owners standardised costs and treatment information.
Barclays and Halifax raise mortgage rates, brokers urge action
Barclays and Halifax have increased mortgage rates from today, with brokers warning borrowers that delaying could prove costly in a rising market.
Blocked driveway? Solicitors explain your legal options
UK law sets clear limits on what you can do if someone parks on your driveway. Trespass is a civil offence, and taking matters into your own hands could lead to fines or criminal damage charges.
Your legal rights if someone parks on your driveway or blocks your property
Parking on a private driveway is trespass, a civil offence, so police cannot arrest. Legal action is possible but costly for minor incidents.
Liverpool told to pay £130m for Rayan; Iraola returns to Bournemouth
Liverpool must pay Rayan's £130m release clause to sign the Bournemouth star, with no favours for Andoni Iraola, who returns to the Vitality Stadium on Sunday.
Badenoch: Burnham tax plans risk 1970s-style crisis
Kemi Badenoch warns Andy Burnham's 'old-fashioned tax-and-spend socialism' risks dragging Britain into a 1970s-style Winter of Discontent, with brutal tax rises expected in next month's Budget.
Bid to change Widnes pub's licence for refurbishment
Punch Taverns has applied to Halton Council to vary The Wellington pub's licence, adding the external area for licensable activity as part of a refurbishment.
Rail ticket acceptance scheme expanded to 17 operators from Sept 20
From Sunday September 20, passengers whose trains are cancelled can use other operators' services free of charge, with the scheme expanding to include Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry and GWR.
Pensioners Face Sunday Deadline to Avoid £300 HMRC Charges
State pensioners must opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment by 11.59pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026, to avoid automatic HMRC tax charges of up to £300.
New UK holiday pay rules: 'Complex' compliance burden for firms
New holiday pay rules from April 2026 require UK employers to keep six years of records, with many firms struggling to calculate variable pay and facing potential fines.
HMRC unveils digital ISA reporting ahead of 2027 rule change
HMRC is introducing digital reporting to track ISA deposits after the allowance is cut to £12,000 for cash from April 2027, with quarterly data and tax charges for breaches.
HMRC tax return check for Scottish pensioners due winter heating payments
Scottish pensioners with income over £35,000 may have Pension Age Winter Heating Payment recovered via Self Assessment tax returns. HMRC urges checks.
Licence bid for late-night food at Smithdown Road site
Smithdown Foods UK Ltd has applied for a premises licence to serve hot food and non-alcoholic drinks at 373 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, from 11am to 3am daily.
Wrexham apologise over training pavilion planning breach
Wrexham have apologised after opening a new training pavilion at Colliers Park without planning permission. The club's chief strategy officer said sorry to the planning committee and residents after the development was criticised by councillors.
Burnham U-turns on Heathrow third runway as Chancellor backs plan
Chancellor John Healey confirmed Government support for a third runway at Heathrow, a project PM Andy Burnham previously warned would overheat the UK economy.
HMRC to tax 5.1 million vapers £275 a year from October
HMRC will charge 5.1 million vapers around £275 a year as the new Vaping Products Duty takes effect from October, raising £600 million annually by 2030/31.
Bus fare cap to drop to £2 from 2027, minister confirms
Transport minister Simon Lightwood confirmed the bus fare cap will reduce from £3 to £2 from the start of 2027, with evidence showing lower fares encourage car users to switch to bus travel.
Ministers plan to slash paperwork rules for small UK businesses
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds plans to simplify corporate reporting and exempt some SMEs from form-filling, saving businesses £450m.
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