HMRC Targets UK Families Over Misinterpreted Gifts, Resulting in £61 Million Inheritance Tax Bills Monday, April 20, 2026 hmrc inheritance tax uk finance gifts connect taxrules estates planning HMRC is turning a spotlight on UK families as certain gifts to loved ones unintentionally trigger substantial inheritance tax bills. In the 2023-24 tax year alone, approximately 220 gifts valued at £61 million breached HMRC’s … Read More
Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
Birmingham City Council Faces Backlash Over Druids Heath Regeneration Delay Saturday, April 18, 2026 birmingham regeneration druidsheath development delay council community housing planning urban Birmingham City Council has revealed that it will require additional time before resubmitting the planning application for the much-anticipated Druids Heath regeneration project. The delay has prompted concern and anger among … Read More
‘We’ve been here five years and we’ll be here five more’ say campaigners battling to save historic pub Saturday, April 18, 2026 whitelion caldmore heritage locallisting pub campaign walsall community planning preservation A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request … Read More
Birmingham Airport McDonald’s Gets Approval for Updated Drive-Thru Plans Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham mcdonalds airport solihull planning drivethru restaurant council signage development McDonald’s latest plans for a drive-thru restaurant at Birmingham Airport have successfully passed another important planning milestone. The fast food giant already secured initial approval from Solihull Council for the new … Read More
New Flats Planned to Replace Eyesore Car Wash Near Wolverhampton's Molineux Stadium Monday, April 13, 2026 wolverhampton molineux flats development residential waterlooroad planning regeneration housing transport Plans are underway to transform an unsightly car wash and adjacent storage facilities opposite Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium into modern residential accommodation. The site on Waterloo Road, currently occupied by a car … Read More