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Ilford BID Sets Out Vision for Town's Future — With Major Events Planned for 2026

Business

Jul 7, 2026

Ilford BID Sets Out Vision for Town's Future — With Major Events Planned for 2026

More than 100 business leaders and civic figures gathered at the annual Ilford BID Working Dinner to reaffirm investment in the town centre.

MPs Reject Government's Small Business Plan as Inadequate — High Street Operators Face Another Year of Inaction

National

Jul 7, 2026

MPs Reject Government's Small Business Plan as Inadequate — High Street Operators Face Another Year of Inaction

A parliamentary committee says cost pressures on small businesses have intensified since February — and is demanding a stronger response within two months.

Police Object to Goodmayes Snooker Club Licence Transfer — Citing Illegal Gambling and Banned Machines

Council

Jul 7, 2026

Police Object to Goodmayes Snooker Club Licence Transfer — Citing Illegal Gambling and Banned Machines

Officers found multiple unlicensed gaming machines including one banned in the UK during a February 2026 inspection. Police believe the licence transfer is a tactic to shield those under investigation.

Beauty Salon on Horns Road Damaged by Fire — 60 Firefighters Respond

Traffic

Jul 6, 2026

Beauty Salon on Horns Road Damaged by Fire — 60 Firefighters Respond

Road closures on Horns Road and surrounding streets including Ley Street and the A12 are in place while the cause is investigated.

Business

Jul 6, 2026

Two Redbridge Businesses Named on HMRC Deliberate Tax Defaulters List

An Ilford car parts firm and a Barkingside builder are among east London businesses publicly named for deliberate tax errors totalling over £228,000.

Rent-a-Room Relief: How Homeowners Can Earn £7,500 Tax-Free This Year

National

Jul 6, 2026

Rent-a-Room Relief: How Homeowners Can Earn £7,500 Tax-Free This Year

The Personal Allowance is frozen until 2031 — but combining it with HMRC's rent-a-room scheme means you can earn up to £20,070 before paying income tax.

Council

Jul 4, 2026

Redbridge Council to Scrutinise CCTV Coverage Across the Borough This Year

The Safe Redbridge Committee has chosen CCTV as its priority focus for 2026–27, following resident concerns about camera removals and gaps in coverage.

Council

Jul 3, 2026

Redbridge Housing: Complaints Nearly Triple as Council Targets Full Compliance by October

Tenant satisfaction stands at 69% — but Stage 2 complaints have almost tripled, signalling a weakness in how the council handles unresolved disputes.

VAT on Children's Meals and Family Attractions Dropped to 5%

Business

Jul 3, 2026

VAT on Children's Meals and Family Attractions Dropped to 5%

The temporary rate cut runs from 25 June to 1 September 2026. Businesses that haven't updated pricing and VAT systems are already behind.

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Ilford BID Sets Out Vision for Town's Future — With Major Events Planned for 2026

MPs Reject Government's Small Business Plan as Inadequate — High Street Operators Face Another Year of Inaction

Police Object to Goodmayes Snooker Club Licence Transfer — Citing Illegal Gambling and Banned Machines

Beauty Salon on Horns Road Damaged by Fire — 60 Firefighters Respond

Two Redbridge Businesses Named on HMRC Deliberate Tax Defaulters List

Rent-a-Room Relief: How Homeowners Can Earn £7,500 Tax-Free This Year

Redbridge Council to Scrutinise CCTV Coverage Across the Borough This Year

Redbridge Housing: Complaints Nearly Triple as Council Targets Full Compliance by October

VAT on Children's Meals and Family Attractions Dropped to 5%

Ilford Weekly