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More than 100 firefighters spend the night tackling Rutherglen blaze

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SFRS said 22 appliances had been sent to the scene Firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze at a shop in Rutherglen on the outskirts of Glasgow. More than 100 crew were sent to the scene at Bardonald Street, shortly after 18:00 on Thursday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said 22 appliances and additional resources were dispatched. Baronald Street, Dalmarnock Road and Farmeloan Road have all been closed in response to the fire. The blaze is thought to have started in the basement of a Nisa convenience store on the ground floor of a four-storey tenement. Local residents are being advised to keep their windows closed. SFRS said six appliances remained at the scene on Friday morning. A spokesperson for the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said the "skill, knowledge and commitment" of fire crews prevented the fire from spreading. "A major incident like this is hugely resource-intensive and highlights the dangers of the proposed job cuts and station closures pl...

Self-Assessment Tax Return Deadlines in the UK: What You Need to Know

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In the UK, self-assessment tax returns have become an annual duty that comes in silently, then suddenly screams for urgent attention. Miss a deadline, and HMRC reacts remarkably quickly, automatically applying escalating penalties for the failure to act accordingly. Knowing what the key dates are, what they mean, and how to stay ahead of them can save you stress, money, and unnecessary correspondence with HMRC. Who Is Required to File a Self-Assessment Return ? You don't have to be a business owner to be obligated to file a self-assessment. You may need to file if you are: Sole trader or self-employed A company director A landlord deriving rental income. A higher-rate taxpayer with untaxed income Somebody receiving income from abroad, investments, or freelancing. If a notice to file has been issued by HMRC, the obligation exists even if you believe no tax is due. The Key UK Self-Assessment Deadlines The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April. At the end of the tax year, the clock...