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The Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold will be increased from £1million to £2.5m when it is introduced in April 2026, the government has confirmed.This allows spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5million in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them before paying inheritance tax, on top of existing allowances.Following the reforms to Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs announced at Budget 2024, the government has listened to concerns of the farming community and businesses about the reforms. Having carefully considered this feedback, the government is going further to protect more farms and businesses, while maintaining the core…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has surrendered his gun licence ahead of a move away from Royal Lodge in the new year.The former prince was visited by the Metropolitan Police at his 30-room mansion last month.The force did not say why the King’s brother had to give up his shotgun licences, but it means he can only transport his guns if accompanied.More to follow…Andrew has surrendered his shotgun licence | GETTY

Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a Yorkshire-based construction equipment supplier with a history stretching back more than five decades, has collapsed into administration, placing dozens of jobs at risk.The firm, which was founded in 1970, appointed administrators earlier this month.A total of 89 staff members are facing redundancy as a result of the collapse.Administrators said challenging conditions across the construction and waste recycling sectors were the primary drivers behind the company’s failure.In addition to its main Yorkshire base, Warwick Ward Machinery operated sites in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and Harlow, Essex.Before entering administration, the company was regarded as one of Britain’s leading suppliers…

Audiences tuning into Celebrity Mastermind on Monday evening found themselves reaching for the remote within moments of the programme beginning, with many declaring they were abandoning the BBC quiz show entirely.Viewers took to social media to express their dismay at what they perceived as excessively simple questions, accusing producers of significantly lowering the difficulty level compared to the standard version of the long-running series.The backlash centred on claims that the celebrity edition had been “dumbed down,” with fans arguing the questions posed by presenter Clive Myrie were far too gentle for a programme renowned for its challenging format.Critics branded the…

Drivers in East Renfrewshire have been warned they will soon face fines for parking on pavements, after the council agreed to enforce Scotland’s nationwide ban.East Renfrewshire Council has confirmed it will begin enforcement of the pavement parking prohibition from January 5, 2026. However, motorists will not be fined straight away. Instead, the council will introduce a three-month grace period, running until March 31, 2026, during which drivers parked on pavements will receive warning notices rather than penalties. From April 1, 2026, full enforcement will begin with drivers caught parking on pavements issued with a £100 fine, although this can be…

A former councillor has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period.Philip Young, 49, is charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse Joanne Young.Mr Young, formerly of Swindon but now living in Enfield, confirmed his name and address at Swindon Magistrates’ Court. He did not enter a plea.A total of six men have been charged with offences against Ms Young, 48, who has waived her legal right to anonymity.Mr Young served as a Conservative councillor on Swindon Borough…

Director of England cricket Rob Key says he is “gutted, disappointed and sorry” for England’s dismal performance in the Ashes series, having lost the series with two matches still to play. READ MORE: England will investigate reports of Ashes drinking

A group of immigration officers have been charged over alleged thefts from migrants.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed six immigration officers have been charged with various offences including conspiracy to steal and misconduct in public office following allegations that they stole property from migrants and laundered money.Besmir Matera, Lee-Ann Evanson, John Bernthal, Ben Edwardes, Jack Mitchell, and David Grundy have been charged following a Home Office investigation between August 2021 and November 2022.All six defendants will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 29, 2026.Head of the CPS Special Crime Division Malcolm McHaffie said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has…

Sir Keir Starmer has publicly hit back at Wes Streeting as the Prime Minister shot down suggestions Britain should join a customs union with the EU.The Health Secretary made shockwaves after an interview where he made the case for a “closer trading relationship” with Brussels.In the interview with The Observer, Mr Streeting said the best way to boost the British economy would be a “closer trading relationship” with the EU, which led to some accusing the Ilford North MP of advocating for Britain to rejoin the customs union.Now, a Downing Street spokesman has said Sir Keir will stick to his…

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