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EARLIER in the year, the UK Treasury published a number of reviews and proposals relating to tax policy, dubbed ‘Tax Day’, aimed at creating a more modern and open tax system in the UK. One such review likely to concern landlords and property owners, was around the tax and allowances of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs). […]

There are loosely two types of expats that move to Spain. The first type is those that have money  and don’t need to work. If you fall into this category, chances are you still need a hobby or activity to fill up your day. The second type is those that need to continue to earn

AFTER a few days of truce, the terral wind will once again blow elevated temperatures into Malaga this weekend— with highs of 40C expected. Following what seems to be a general weekend trend this July in Malaga, the terral wind will once again sweep through the capital of the Costa del Sol, leaving sizzling temperatures

A PAIR of British brothers who have made fortunes investing in property and aluminium have turned their sights on Spain. But this time, David and Simon Reuben claim to be sinking their cash into protecting the environment rather than turning a fast buck. The brothers, 82 and 79, who have an estimated wealth of €25.1bn,

A Mercedes car heading to a Costa Blanca scrapyard got a last minute reprieve after a suitcase containing €4 million of counterfeit cash was found inside it. The vehicle was dumped on a Pego street earlier this year and the Policia Local were supervising its removal yesterday afternoon(July 28) when they spotted the case. It

THE Minister for Health has announced a new Mental Health Strategy to improve the wellbeing of the country. The five-year plan has been developed in response to a 2020 survey, which highlighted several areas where Gibraltar could improve the wellbeing of the community. Minister of health, care, justice and equity, Samantha Sacramento Included in the

POLICE in Spain said they had arrested eight people after a brutal attack involving a group of up to 12 assailants in the Basque Country. Detectives said the 23-year-old youngster was left with serious injuries after the attack shortly before 3am on Sunday in Amorebieta-Etxano. Those arrested, five of them minors, have been identified as

THE latest figures from the Valencian health ministry bring a mixed regional picture over the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s new trend of lower week-to-week infections is continuing in the Valencian Community. Today’s(July 29) new infection total is 2,968 compared to 3,159 on July 22. It is however a rise of 283 on yesterday’s COVID case

PADEL pioneer Ramón Morcillo has pledged to work towards its inclusion in the Olympic Games in Paris.  The President of the Spanish Padel Federation said: “In Spain, paddle tennis has a great presence, but the Olympic charter includes a series of requirements that require a minimum of 75 countries where it is practiced in the case

A SPANISH influencer wrecked his brand new Aston Martin just days after boasting about his purchase on social media.  The luxury car, valued at €180,000, was wrecked after Salva Verdugo drove it off the road.  The Youtube star, who has 5.6 million subscribers, shared a video of his new vehicle just 10 days before the