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Business · BarnetBarnet sole traders and landlords face first Making Tax Digital deadline
Barnet and North London sole traders and landlords with annual incomes above £50,000 must submit digital tax records quarterly under new HMRC rules. The first deadline is 7 August 2026, replacing the traditional annual Self Assessment process for affected individuals.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council rejects Khan’s Green Belt plans for seven stations
Barnet Council has told Sadiq Khan he cannot change Green Belt boundaries after the mayor’s draft London Plan identified seven train stations in the borough as potential development sites. The council says no direct talks have taken place with City Hall on the proposals.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet launches 10-year youth strategy consultation
Barnet Council has opened a public consultation on its draft youth strategy, aiming to address gaps in social and employment opportunities for young people post-pandemic. The 10-year plan follows new government guidance but faces criticism for omitting work experience references.
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Council & Politics · LondonFly-tipping in Barnet rises as London sees 8% annual increase
Barnet residents face growing fly-tipping problems as London records 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, an 8% rise. Experts cite high disposal costs, inadequate housing, and organised crime as key factors, while ministers allocate £45m to tackle waste crime.
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