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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning Self Assessment customers to be on their guard following the Self Assessment deadline after more than 570,000 scams were reported to HMRC in the last year. At this time of year, Self Assessment customers are at increased risk of falling victim to scams, even if […]
The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on 14th March. They shared their horror at the conflict and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine. The Prime Minister welcomed Qatar’s support to date and stressed that the international community must take a clear and united […]
Refugees fleeing Ukraine can bring pets with them when coming to the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency providing quick approvals to expedite emergency licence process Government covering the costs of any necessary stays in quarantine for the pets of Ukrainian nationals The Government has today put in place new […]
plug-in van and truck grants extended for 2 years as government goes further and faster to decarbonise transport drivers with standard licences can continue driving electric goods vans at a higher weight limit, making it easier for businesses to make the switch comes ahead of 2030 phase-out of new petrol […]
The government will remove the remaining restrictions on international travel for all passengers ahead of the Easter holidays, the Transport Secretary announced today (14 March 2022). As one of the first major economies to remove all its remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions, this is a landmark moment for passengers and the […]
The UK’s most vibrant Halal burger chain is set to open 10 stores by late 2022. Since launching back in 2016 Mak Halal has opened four branches in Birmingham. In 2021 they began to take their product further afield with new restaurants in Walsall and Bradford. They kicked off March […]
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been shortlisted for a national Charity Film Award alongside other charitable causes. The charity’s film, produced in collaboration with creative agency DRPG, is now through to the final round following a public vote. The short film focuses on 17 former patients of the lifesaving charity. […]
You could be saving up to £4,197 a year by giving up a pack of cigarettes a day according to new research, with savings of £598 a year for less frequent smokers. Vaping experts over at IndeJuice calculated how much money you could be saving based on the average UK cost for […]
One million courses have been started by children across the country through the National Tutoring Programme, the Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, announced today (Friday 11 March). Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders conference in Birmingham, the Education Secretary announced the milestone alongside measures to further boost the […]
Carers in need of access to a hardship fund of £150 are ask to make sure they get their application in by the 31 March. The government has made this fund available for Carers from the Household Support Fund and it can be used towards heating bills, food bills or […]
