Bank Holiday Date Changes for 2026 and 2027
Boxing Day 2026 bank holiday moves to Monday, December 28. In 2027, Christmas and Boxing Day substitute days fall on December 27 and 28.
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Mike Ashley slams Burnham's high street plans as 'delusional'
Billionaire Mike Ashley has slammed PM Andy Burnham's high street revival plans as 'delusional', warning shops will be 'further devastated' unless taxes are cut.
Sweden tax reforms praised by MP as UK urged to follow
A Conservative MP has praised Sweden's tax reforms, including scrapping inheritance tax and wealth tax, and suggested the UK should consider a similar approach.
HMRC Mileage Charges for Company Car Drivers to Change
HMRC will update advisory fuel rates on September 1, affecting company car drivers. New rates for petrol, diesel, LPG and electric vehicles remain in force until December 1.
New £34,000 pension tax: petition to block changes
A new pension tax from April 2027 could add £34,000 to average bills, with 10,500 more estates paying 40% inheritance tax. A petition to halt the changes needs signatures within weeks.
Miracle-Gro Autumn Lawn Care on Sale for £14.65 on Amazon
Miracle-Gro's Autumn Lawn Care is now £14.65 on Amazon, down from £17.99. Shoppers say it strengthens roots and toughens grass for winter, with one buyer using it for 20 years.
State Pension deferral tax warning for retirees
People who deferred their State Pension could miss out on planned protection from Income Tax, raising fairness concerns and prompting calls for clarity.
Bolton orders removal of unauthorised bank extension and shutters
Bolton council has ordered the demolition of an unauthorised extension and removal of three roller shutters at the former NatWest bank in Farnworth, with a two-month deadline from September 30.
Police buildings in Scotland need £20m repairs, figures show
Nearly 500 repairs are needed across 175 police buildings in Scotland at an estimated cost of over £20m, with fire safety and security among the issues.
Gun licensing 'postcode lottery' warning after 39 murders
An inspection report finds 39 murders involving legally-owned weapons in a decade, prompting calls for a new national firearms licensing authority.
Morrisons stores get 1-star hygiene ratings after health risk
Two Morrisons stores received one-star food hygiene ratings after inspectors found defrosted and out-of-date food, with one store's products deemed a risk to human health.
Anglesey firms face higher rates bills after software error
A software error has left 374 Anglesey businesses facing higher non-domestic rates bills, with one owner warning of staff cuts and reduced community support.
Calls to tackle £58m road repair backlog in North Tyneside
North Tyneside's roads could face a £58m repair backlog by 2029/30, prompting calls for urgent action to avoid higher costs later.
HMRC bank account raid powers could expand under new plans
HMRC could gain new powers to take smaller tax debts directly from bank accounts, with proposals covering debts up to £5,000 for individuals and £10,000 for businesses.
UK 2027 Headlight Law Changes After BBC Star Death
New UK headlight laws by 2027 follow Dame Jenni Murray's death after being dazzled. RAC survey: 82% of drivers concerned about LED glare.
Stockport considers HMO planning rules after rise
Stockport Council is expected to decide next month on a borough-wide policy requiring all HMOs to go through planning, following a significant rise in permitted development conversions.
Burnham urged to tax pensioners with National Insurance charge
The IPPR has urged Andy Burnham to shift the tax burden from workers to pensioners, including a 2% National Insurance charge on working pensioners.
HMRC confirms who can get Making Tax Digital exemption
HMRC confirms some people can apply for temporary or permanent exemptions from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, including those who are digitally excluded.
DVLA bans over 500 '76' number plates ahead of September
The DVLA has suppressed more than 500 number plate combinations in the 76 series, including potentially offensive, misleading, or sensitive marks, ahead of the September 1 release.
HMRC bank account deduction consultation closes August 28
A consultation on HMRC powers to take tax debts directly from bank accounts closes Friday, August 28, 2026. Up to 4.8 million people and businesses owing £4 billion could be affected.
Lawyer explains rights if temporary traffic lights stuck on red
A barrister explains motorists' legal position when temporary traffic lights stay stuck on red, including the risks of proceeding and potential defences.
Man Utd: Balde stays, Zirkzee 'expects to leave'
Alejandro Balde has told Barcelona he wants to stay, while Joshua Zirkzee expects to leave Manchester United before Transfer Deadline Day.
Newcastle urges radical overhaul of 'broken' business rates
Newcastle City Council has urged the government to radically overhaul the 'fundamentally broken' business rates system, as the Treasury launches a review into how pubs and hotels are charged.
Newcastle confirm £50m Nico Gonzalez signing from Man City
Newcastle United have unveiled £50m midfielder Nico Gonzalez to a near-53,000 crowd, taking summer spending to £222m as the club confirmed the deal.
Victorian government secretly raised public transport fares for SRL
Victoria's auditor general reveals a secret 1% annual levy on public transport fares since January 2025 to fund SRL East, raising questions about Premier Ben Carroll's involvement.
Restaurant plans for Bolton's Queens Park building
A change-of-use application seeks to turn the ground floor of a Mayor Street building near Queens Park into a restaurant, with CGI visuals published.
ExxonMobil fined £267,000 over gas leaks at Fife plant
ExxonMobil has been fined £267,000 after five leaks of highly flammable hydrocarbons at its former ethylene plant in Scotland, which HSE inspectors said could have caused a catastrophic event.
Widnes Vikings shop seeks alcohol off-sales licence
Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol for off-sales at its stadium shop. Halton Council is handling the application, with representations due by September 9, 2026.
Energy price cap rises 4%: typical bill to hit £1,723
Ofgem's October price cap rises 4%, adding £60 a year (£5 a month) to typical energy bills, reaching £1,723 for Direct Debit households.
GMB interrupted as Ofgem announces 4% energy price cap rise
Ofgem has announced a 4% rise in the energy price cap from October, pushing typical household bills to £1,723 a year – a three-year high.
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