HMRC Increases Personal Tax-Free Allowance by 10% for Married Couples Saturday, February 28, 2026 hmrc tax allowance marriage marriageallowance personalallowance incometax taxrelief couples taxcode HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is enhancing the Personal Tax-Free Allowance for taxpayers with the ‘M’ tax code, which signifies the Marriage Allowance. This allowance allows one partner to transfer 10% of their … Read More
HMRC Warns Against Risky Early Access to Private Pensions Saturday, February 28, 2026 hmrc pension taxavoidance retirement finance earlyaccess warnings savings schemes penalties HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a strong warning to individuals considering early access to their private pension pots. The tax authority urges caution against schemes that promise tax-free or early pension access, … Read More
UK Airports Dropping the 100ml Liquid Rule: Complete Guide Saturday, February 28, 2026 uk airports liquids security heathrow gatwick travel handluggage scanners aviation Several UK airports have now removed the long-standing 100ml liquid restriction for cabin baggage, streamlining the security process for travelers. This change follows the adoption of advanced CT scanners at airport security, … Read More
Plan Submitted to Convert Birmingham Family Home into Eight-Bedroom Assisted Living HMO Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham hmo assistedliving planning housing development hallgreen conversion property care A planning application has been submitted to convert a family home on Shirley Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) designed as assisted living accommodation. The proposal by … Read More
Walsall Council Housing Scheme Revived with Demolition and £1 Million Funding Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall housing socialhousing councilhomes affordablehousing westmidlands construction lovellpartnerships whg demolition A stalled council housing project in Walsall is set to move forward after a £1 million funding boost from West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. The scheme, located on the former scrap yard site at Hollyhedge Lane, had been … Read More
Midlands Towns and Cities Delayed in Implementing New Food Waste Collection Rules Saturday, February 28, 2026 recycling waste foodwaste environment bincollections westmidlands councils sustainability defra collections From the end of March, new national rules for bin collections will take effect across England, aiming to streamline recycling and food waste disposal. However, many councils in the West Midlands are unlikely to meet this … Read More