Spain plans a steep 100% property tax on non-EU homebuyers without legal residence, hitting British purchasers hardest and sparking fierce debate over housing reforms.
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Winner of The Apprentice unveils first venture with Lord Sugar backing
The 2024 winner of the BBC’s The Apprentice, Rachel Woolford, has unveiled plans for her debut collaboration with Lord Alan Sugar—an extension to her North Studio fitness enterprise in Leeds, designed to meet surging demand for Reformer Pilates.
Virgin plots £500m train order in bid to challenge Eurostar’s channel tunnel dominance
Virgin Group, led by Sir Richard Branson, is preparing to order a dozen high-speed trains—worth an estimated £500 million—as it pushes to become the first competitor to Eurostar on services through the Channel Tunnel.
New tax checks on side hustles like eBay and Vinted risk confusion over different reporting periods
HMRC is set to receive income details from online platforms like eBay and Vinted, but tax experts warn that mismatched reporting periods could catch UK sellers off guard.
Welsh brand Goodwash sees surge in sales following appearance in Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale
Barry-based social enterprise, The Goodwash Company, has experienced a remarkable 20% increase in online sales after its appearance in the highly anticipated Gavin and Stacey Christmas special finale.
Piers Morgan quits Murdoch empire to build Uncensored brand independently on YouTube
Piers Morgan quits Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, taking full ownership of his Uncensored brand on YouTube. Discover why the outspoken broadcaster chose greater independence and global reach over a traditional TalkTV slot.
Make tax-savvy new year’s resolutions to cut stress and save money
Taxpayers stand to save both money and headaches in 2025 by committing to better tax practices in the year ahead, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
5.4 million yet to file self-assessment tax returns, warns HMRC
Millions of people across the UK are at risk of penalties after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed that 5.4 million taxpayers have yet to submit their self-assessment tax return.
UK support at global tech show less than Ukraine in puzzling move
Britain’s presence at CES, the world’s largest technology trade fair, has dwindled in recent years, according to the event’s organiser.
HMRC calls on businesses to come clean about accidental R&D tax overclaims
HMRC launches new disclosure service to tackle accidental R&D tax overclaims, with firms urged to come forward if they overstated relief.
Five months of travel chaos loom as Avanti staff vow Sunday walkouts
Avanti West Coast faces five months of Sunday strikes by train managers after a rejected pay offer. Discover how this RMT-led action threatens further disruption on Britain’s West Coast Main Line from 12 January to 25 May.
Shops and restaurants brace for record employment tax surge after Reeves’s budget raid
Shops and restaurants face record staff tax bills in 2025 as new Budget measures raise employer National Insurance and minimum wage costs. Discover how this “tax on jobs” impacts businesses and staff, amid calls for a delay and reform.
Labour’s VAT on private school fees set to cool house prices in London’s affluent enclaves
Affluent London postcodes could see cooling house prices as Labour’s VAT on private school fees prompts families to relocate. Experts predict a 4% drop in prime central London amid rising education and mortgage costs.
David Lloyd adds desks and spas so members can work, rest and play
David Lloyd Leisure boosts its “work, rest and play” strategy with new dedicated workspaces and luxury spa facilities. Read how this upmarket fitness chain is investing £500 million in expansion and upgrading clubs for its 750,000 members.
Women who work from home risk career setbacks, warns Nationwide CEO
Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie warns that women who regularly work from home risk missing out on career opportunities and promotions.
