State Pensioners with Income Over £35,000 Excluded from New Council Tax Relief Friday, May 22, 2026 pensions counciltax retirement income taxreform homeowners deferral elderly taxbands government The Labour government’s upcoming council tax reform introduces four new bands targeting high-value homes, with bills reaching up to £7,500 annually. However, state pensioners earning an average retirement income will largely … Read More
Sex Offenders Revealed in Your Area Through Latest Sarah's Law Disclosures by West Midlands Police Friday, May 22, 2026 sarahslaw westmidlands childsafety sexoffenders disclosurescheme police protection foia childprotection community West Midlands Police (WMP) has disclosed the number of public requests made to identify suspected sex offenders living in the region through The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, popularly known as Sarah’s Law. … Read More
HMRC Announces Crucial Increase in Mileage Allowance to 55p per Mile for Cars and Vans Friday, May 22, 2026 hmrc mileage allowance drivers business vehicles reimbursement tax revenue martinlewis HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced a significant update to the mileage allowance for employees and self-employed individuals using their personal vehicles for work purposes. The mileage rate has been increased from … Read More
Rachel Reeves Proposes New £29 Flight Charge for UK Households Friday, May 22, 2026 aviation tax airpassengerduty labour heathrow vat flights uk government travel Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a £1 billion stealth tax on family holidays as part of her cost of living measures. The Labour Party’s Chancellor is considering imposing a 20% VAT on top of the fees airports charge airlines … Read More
Cops to 'Police Without Fear or Favour' at Birmingham Pride After Emergency Services Pull Out Friday, May 22, 2026 birminghampride westmidlands policing lgbtq emergencyservices legaladvice communitysupport prideparade equality publicsafety West Midlands Police have affirmed their commitment to “police without fear or favour” at this year’s Birmingham Pride event, despite the withdrawal of emergency services from the annual parade and festival. … Read More
New Foreign Office Travel Warnings Issued for Burundi and Bolivia Amid Ebola Outbreak Friday, May 22, 2026 ebola travel drc burundi bolivia fcdo who outbreak health safety The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advisories overnight for two countries, reflecting growing concerns over health and security risks. The primary update relates to Burundi, … Read More