Dudley Council Sells £14m Worth of Homes Deemed 'Too Shabby to Repair' Thursday, March 19, 2026 dudley housing council properties repair scrutiny assets investment tenants maintenance Dudley Council has generated nearly £14 million by selling 195 empty homes classified as too costly to repair. A report presented at the Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 19 detailed the council’s process … Read More
British Passport Fees Increase from April 8 – Not Everyone Affected Thursday, March 19, 2026 passport fees uk homeoffice travel concessionary application children premium government sport Starting April 8, 2024, UK passport fees will increase, marking a significant change for millions of travellers. For the first time, the cost of a standard adult passport applied for online within the UK will exceed £100, … Read More
Tenerife Declares Island-Wide Emergency as Storm Therese Approaches, UK Tourists Warned Thursday, March 19, 2026 tenerife stormtherese emergency canaryislands weatherwarning traveladvisory aemet outdoorsafety hikingclosure teidenationalpark Tenerife has declared an island-wide emergency in anticipation of Storm Therese, which threatens to bring severe weather conditions, including winds exceeding 100 km/h and heavy rainfall. This warning extends to UK tourists … Read More
Petrol Drivers Face £3,400 Lifetime Cost Increase After Fuel Duty Rise Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More
Birmingham's Stirchley Community Rallies After Housing Association Reversal Thursday, March 19, 2026 stirchley birmingham housing community cooperative greensquareaccord development affordable socialhousing councillor Stirchley, a Birmingham neighbourhood known for its vibrant independent businesses and strong community spirit, faces uncertainty after a major housing development hit a roadblock. A decade-long project to build 39 flats and … Read More
10 Key Tax and HMRC Changes Impacting UK Households from April 2026 Thursday, March 19, 2026 hmrc tax inheritance dividend minimumwage businessrates capitalgains digitaltax emi isas Starting April 6, 2026, a series of important tax changes will come into effect for UK households, as the new tax year begins. These updates, announced by HMRC under the current Labour government, cover a wide array of areas … Read More