Over 1,600 Taxpayers Seek Exemptions from HMRC’s Making Tax Digital Rules Wednesday, March 25, 2026 hmrc makingtaxdigital taxexemptions digitalexclusion selfemployment incometax propertyincome taxreturns quarterlyupdates taxcompliance As HMRC prepares to implement its Making Tax Digital (MTD) system for income tax returns this April, more than 1,600 individuals have already applied for exemptions on the grounds of “digital exclusion.” This figure comes … Read More
Foreign Office Urges UK Tourists to Avoid Mauritania Amid Sudden Protests Wednesday, March 25, 2026 mauritania protests fcdo traveladvice mauritaniatravel middleeast uktravel warnings usiranconflict demonstrations The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Mauritania, warning UK tourists to exercise caution due to recent protests. The update, released late on Tuesday, March 24, … Read More
When Will Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' Rise Again? The Plan Revealed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet redevelopment heritage cinema architecture restoration citycouncil urbanrenewal A long-neglected section of Birmingham’s busiest street is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. The Grade II-listed building at 92-93 New Street, located opposite the lively ‘Chicken Quarter’ renowned for its array of … Read More
Baseball Bat Attack: The Double Life of Simon Tang Exposed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 crime rape trial sentencing violence prostitution deception doublelife justice criminal Simon Tang, a 56-year-old businessman, has been sentenced to nearly ten years in prison for the brutal rape of a prostitute, an attack that involved striking her with a baseball bat. The case, heard at Birmingham Crown Court, … Read More
A Look Around Smith's Wood Academy - England's Most Improved School Wednesday, March 25, 2026 education improvement achievement transformation solihull academy students leadership teaching schools Nestled in the heart of Solihull, Smith’s Wood Academy stands as a remarkable example of educational transformation. Once struggling to meet expectations, the school has surged ahead to become the most improved school in … Read More
A Family’s Struggle With a Mould-Infested, Unsafe Home and Neglect Wednesday, March 25, 2026 mould damp housing health homelessness landlord council safety family neglect Kevin Smith and his family are trapped in a living nightmare in their home on Lyttelton Road, Stourbridge. The house is riddled with damp, pervasive mould, unsafe electrical wiring, structural damage, and even invasive … Read More