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‘Egregiously large’ tax bills are to blame for the death of the high street, Waterstones boss says

Admin - November 9, 2024

The boss of Waterstones has blamed the death of the high street on 'egregiously large' tax bills.James Daunt said his physical bookshops have a...

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Labour’s Net Zero dream is coming to an end

Admin - November 3, 2024

This weekend, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) read the last rites to Labour’s policy of hitting Net Zero by 2030. Alright, that’s not quite...

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Couple claim neighbour knocked down wall and secretly turned outbuilding into an office on THEIR land in bitter garden war

Admin - November 3, 2024

A bitter row has erupted between a Labour councillor and his next door neighbours who have accused him of secretly building an office on...

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‘It’s now too hard to run a small business in Britain’: The entrepreneurs left teetering on the brink as they axe jobs or consider...

Admin - November 1, 2024

Owners of small businesses have been left teetering on the brink following hikes in National Insurance and the minimum wage which will cost them...

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Anger as Labour launches multi-billion pound raid on holidaymakers with stealth levy on air fares

Admin - October 30, 2024

By David Churchil Chief Political Correspondent Published: 22:14 GMT, 30...

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How the Budget will squash growth: Spending bonanza will make GDP grow slower, fuel inflation and keep interest rates high, warns watchdog

Admin - October 30, 2024

Brits are facing more mortgage misery amid warnings that the Budget will fuel inflation and squash growth.The OBR watchdog says prices will rise faster...

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Millions to get bumper pay rises in Budget: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce 6% hike in National Living Wage to at least...

Admin - October 29, 2024

Millions are in line for pay rises as Rachel Reeves gears up to announce an inflation-busting rise in the minimum wage to at least £12.12-an-hour. Government sources say...

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Rachel Reeves says her Budget next week will deliver an economic ‘reset’ for the UK – but warns of ‘pain’ for many

Admin - October 23, 2024

By Jason Groves and Alex Brummer In Washington Published: 00:55...

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Angela Rayner: I’m giving carers a £600 wage boost because it’s personal

Admin - October 22, 2024

Angela Rayner has promised to give low-paid workers including carers a wage boost of up to £600 a year or more under Labour’s new...

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Fury as Angela Rayner claims workers’ rights overhaul will boost the economy after the government’s own analysis suggests it could cost business £5BILLION a...

Admin - October 21, 2024

Angela Rayner was forced to defend the government's flagship workers' rights law after its own impact assessment suggested it could cost businesses up to...

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Ministers admit workers’ rights overhaul could cost business £5BILLION a year and lead to price rises and job cuts – as MPs brace to...

Admin - October 21, 2024

Ministers have admitted that Labour's workers' rights overhaul could cost businesses £5billion a year.The package - including flexible working, paternity and sick leave from...

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