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London listings: where Russian-speakers can go — theatre, concerts, stand-up and exhibitions
Upcoming Russian-language events in London and the regular venues our readers go to: theatre, classical and jazz, Russian stand-up, exhibitions and events for kids. With dates, venues and links — updated regularly.
Car owners in Britain: tax, charging zones, parking, buying, scrapping and the truth about “free” cars
How much road tax costs and why electric cars now pay too, ULEZ and the Congestion Charge, where to park without a fine, how to buy and sell safely, how to scrap and get paid, and why “free abandoned cars” is a myth. With the real cheap options.
Housing in Britain: mortgage or rent, what to do with no income, and how to avoid a dishonest agent
Mortgages and how much deposit you need, why UK developers rarely offer instalment plans, shared ownership, renting without a UK income or guarantor, the new 2026 rules, and how to spot a scam in the housing market.
Mobile and home internet in Britain: how to pay less and avoid roaming rip-offs
SIM-only instead of a contract, cheap networks, free EU roaming for trips home, social tariffs from £10–12 for people on benefits, and how to switch provider without losing out. With useful apps.
How to fly Europe cheaply — and what to do if your flight is cancelled or you are bumped
Tickets for £10–20, cabin bag only, flight subscriptions and — most importantly — your rights: a refund, rerouting, care at the airport and compensation of up to £520. With links to the CAA and the EU rules.
Transport in Britain: how to pay less, concessions and what to do when it breaks down
Contactless and caps instead of tickets, the bus Hopper, off-peak, a Railcard for a third off, free travel for residents and what to do during strikes. With links to TfL and National Rail.
Health in Britain: how to register with a doctor, what is free on the NHS and free medicines
How to register with a GP, what the NHS gives everyone for free, and who does not pay for medicines. With links to official NHS services.
Free English in Britain: who qualifies for funded courses and where to enrol
England has government-funded English courses for adults (ESOL). Here is who can study for free, what you will be asked at enrolment, and where to find classes.
What we built for readers in September: seven free services
A deadline calendar, right to rent and right to work checks, the sanctions list, fuel prices, classifieds translated into both languages and a bot that posts from your phone. All free, no registration.
We have launched a calendar: holidays, filing deadlines and official events
A UK calendar is now on the site. Bank holidays, tax deadlines, Bank of England decisions and the dates new rules take effect — in one grid, each with a link to its source.
Letting a room? The check is compulsory, and the penalty runs to £20,000
Every new tenant must be checked, and only the landlord can do it. Two things are needed: the tenant’s share code and their date of birth. Checking only the people who “look foreign” is a separate breach of the law.
Directors have ten weeks left to verify their identity
The Companies House transition year ends on 18 November. Every director and every person with significant control must verify by their own due date. Miss it and you commit an offence, face a financial penalty, and cannot file anything for your company.
October: employers start answering for how customers behave
From 30 October part of the Employment Rights Act 2025 takes effect: employers must take “all reasonable steps” against sexual harassment and become liable for harassment by third parties — customers, visitors, contractors. And from 1 October the tribunal time limit rises from three months to six.
£450m a year of reporting to be stripped from companies
The government has announced an overhaul of corporate reporting: the directors’ report goes, and exemptions from the strategic report and from audit are widened. The consultation runs to 30 November and anyone may respond.
Tell HMRC by 5 October that you need to file a tax return
Registration for Self Assessment for the tax year that ended on 5 April 2026 closes on 5 October. Miss it and you still have to file, and still have to pay by 31 January — only now with a penalty risk attached.
You can now post a listing straight from Telegram
We have launched @onlyway_news_bot: ten steps on buttons, photos from your phone, published without an email confirmation. Listings are free and run for 60 days.
HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 September: diesel down, large petrol up
HMRC has revised the advisory fuel rates for company cars. Diesel at 1601-2000cc and above 2000cc each fall by a penny; petrol above 2000cc rises to 27p a mile. Electric is unchanged at 7p at home and 15p on public charging.
VAT on electricity goes to zero on 1 October — and the bill still goes up
VAT on domestic electricity falls from 5% to nothing, taking about £45 a year off the Ofgem cap. At the same time the cap itself rises 4%, to £1,723 a year for a typical home. Net effect: you pay more, but less than you would have.
No more stamps: how the EU border works now
The Entry/Exit System became fully operational on 10 April 2026. Fingerprints and a facial image replaced the passport stamp, and a computer now counts your days. ETIAS is expected to follow later this year.
Bank Rate: the decision lands on 17 September, with inflation rising again
Bank Rate has stood at 3.75% since 30 July. Annual CPI inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June. The Monetary Policy Committee announces at noon on 17 September.
The UK ETA: a £20 travel authorisation, explained
Visitors who do not need a visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation: £20, valid for two years, usually decided in minutes. British and Irish citizens and holders of UK status are exempt.
Soviet Underground: the eighties Red Wave, played live in London
A London collective reviving the Soviet underground — Kino, Nautilus Pompilius, Zoopark, Zvuki Mu. They play Dalston on 12 September with free entry, Brighton on the 13th.
The Bank of England announces its rate decision on 17 September
Bank Rate has stood at 3.75% since the decision of 30 July. The next Monetary Policy Committee announcement is on 17 September.
Making Tax Digital: the next quarterly update is due by 7 November
Digital reporting has been compulsory since April for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000. Year one carries no penalty points — but the annual return has not gone away.
The cyber security bill reaches committee stage in the Lords
Regulation would extend to data centres and managed IT service providers. Small businesses will meet it indirectly — through their contracts with suppliers.
New immigration rules take effect on 8 October
The Home Office has laid another package of changes to the Immigration Rules. Most of it starts on 8 October, with separate provisions on 29 October, 30 November and 9 December.
Assured shorthold tenancies are gone: how renting works now
Since 1 May, England has had neither assured shorthold tenancies nor section 21 evictions. A landlord must now name a ground.
Director identity checks: the transition year ends in November
Identity verification at Companies House has been a legal requirement since 18 November 2025. The twelve-month transition period runs out this autumn.
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