The UK plans to introduce a generational tobacco ban, prohibiting those born after 2008 from smoking, aiming for a smoke-free population within a generation. Pending Royal assent, the legislation will also restrict vaping around children and in certain public spaces, as smoking continues to contribute to around 80,000 annual deaths.
Changes in tax regulations will lead to increased prices next week, affecting sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000. Starting April 2026, they’ll be required to maintain digital records and submit updates to HMRC quarterly, totaling five submissions per year under the Making Tax Digital scheme.
A major data breach last Thursday, had thousands of customers of major banks seeing transactions on their apps which didn’t belong to them! Angry customers of Lloyds Banking Group reported the error on Thursday morning last week which affected Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Halifax apps. The bank said the issue was investigated and resolved […]
The Scottish Government is taking legal action against hundreds of dentists accused of failing to complete the required amount of NHS work after receiving public bursaries. More than 250 dentists are believed to be facing court proceedings as ministers attempt to recover the funding. The dispute centres on a scheme that provided dentistry students with […]
King Charles has approved an additional bank holiday for Scotland in 2026. A special bank holiday will take place on Monday 15th June 2026, for one day only to mark Scotland’s footballing return to the World Cup after 28 years. However, the bank holiday will be discretionary for employers and councils and schools will have […]
Starting April 2027, self-employed individuals and rental income earners with over £50,000 in gross income will need to comply with Making Tax Digital rules, requiring digital record-keeping and quarterly submissions to HMRC. The threshold for this requirement will decrease to £30,000 in 2028, then £20,000 thereafter.
A new ferry, the MV Isle of Islay, has begun its journey from a Turkish shipyard to Scotland after official handover to CMAL. Expected to take two weeks, the ferry will stop at European ports and undergo tests before entering service, enhancing ferry operations between Islay and Jura.
In 2026, UK legislation is expected to make reselling tickets above face value illegal, targeting ticket touting practices. This move aims to reduce inflated prices, save fans £112 million annually, and improve access to ticket sales. The proposals are set to progress through Parliament in the coming months.