Sunday, 19 April 2026
Only 25% of UK landlords and sole traders have registered for the new digital tax system that took effect on April 6, 2024, despite the mandate requiring those earning over £50,000 from property or self-employment to comply. This leaves approximately 75% of eligible individuals unregistered, raising concerns about compliance ahead of upcoming tax deadlines.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an arson attack in Hendon, north-west London, as an antisemitic hate crime after a man attempted to ignite a bag containing three bottles of flammable fluid at a building previously associated with the Jewish community. The attack caused minor damage to the shopfront, with no injuries reported, and comes amid a series of similar incidents, prompting increased police presence and counter-terrorism resources in the area. No arrests have been made, and police are urging the community to report any suspicious activity.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Scotland for the first time since Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation in February, facing accusations of avoiding Sarwar during his trip. Starmer spent two-and-a-half hours at the Faslane nuclear base but did not meet Sarwar or any Scottish Labour colleagues, prompting criticism from both Sarwar and First Minister John Swinney regarding his lack of engagement with the ongoing Holyrood election campaign.
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