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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that business rates relief could be extended beyond pubs to cover the wider hospitality sector.The move would mark another change in position by the Government following growing concern from businesses facing steep increases in their bills.Speaking on Wednesday, the Chancellor said any changes to business taxation would need to be implemented carefully.Ms Reeves said support must be delivered “in a balanced way” as ministers assess the impact of recent revaluations.She also confirmed that details of an enhanced transition package for businesses would be set out shortly.The Chancellor said further announcements would be made “in the…
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Sandbags were being delivered in both Exmouth and Plymouth as emergency services work in and around the cordonsA World War Two bomb dredged from the water in Exmouth is to be disposed of at sea on Friday morning.Thousands of people are spending another night away from their homes as cordons remain in place in Exmouth and Plymouth – where separate unexploded World War Two bombs were discovered on Wednesday.The cordon in place around Exmouth Marina was extended to 600m (1,312ft), widened from 400m, on Thursday night.About 5,000 people have been displaced in the town with a further 500 properties now…
John Higgins produced a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider as he reached the semi-finals of the Masters.It was a remarkable conclusion to a classic contest at Alexandra Palace, with two-time winner Higgins, who appeared to be down and out when he trailed 5-3, receiving a huge ovation after wrapping up a 6-5 triumph.Scotland’s Higgins will now face world number one Judd Trump in the last four on Saturday (13:00 GMT) after Trump eked out a 6-2 win over Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen.Neither Trump or Allen hit the heights in a…
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Lori CarnochanDumfries and Galloway reporter NewsThe Johnstone family say if they cannot find a way to make their milk production profitable, then they will be forced to sell their farmWhen Adam and Lucy Johnstone took over a dairy farm in the south-west of Scotland two years ago, they were able to make a comfortable profit from the milk produced from their herd of 60 cows. But over the last three months the price they receive for each litre of milk from dairy giant Arla has tumbled by 25% – below the cost of production. They are now considering selling their…
Geraint Thomas says the atmosphere on the Welsh stage of the 2027 Tour de France will rival that of Alpe d’Huez.Tour de France organisers have confirmed Wales will host the third stage of the iconic race in 2027.Tour general director Christian Prudhomme says the challenging Welsh stage of the 2027 Tour de France could shake up the early battle for the yellow jersey before adding: “Wales is made for bikes.”
Beijing will exploit its planned “super-embassy” in London to gather intelligence on Britain, a former CIA director has warned.John Brennan, who led the US agency from 2013 to 2017, said British security services face a tough challenge given China’s aggressive pursuit of sensitive information.Speaking to LBC, he said: “MI5 and MI6 are going to have their hands full because the Chinese are very rapacious in terms of their appetite for information, whether it be on security issues, financial matters, technology and so on.”Mr Brennan described Chinese intelligence operatives as “highly technologically proficient” and noted they routinely utilise diplomatic premises to…
Labour’s assistant whip Jake Richards has told Robert Jenrick to quit politics following his sacking from the Conservative frontbench, declaring “it is time to hang up your boots”.Speaking on GB News, Mr Richards said Mr Jenrick had “had his go” after holding a string of senior roles over the past 14 years, arguing he had failed to deliver on key issues, including immigration and NHS waiting lists.Earlier today, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch stated she had been presented with “clear, irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect in a way designed to be as damaging as possible to…
A 90-year-old woman has died six days after she was struck by a reversing car, police have said.The woman, who was hit on Albert Street West in Failsworth, Oldham, at about 15:00 GMT on 7 January, died in hospital on Tuesday.A 37-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving offences in connection with the incident has since been bailed, said Greater Manchester Police.An investigation is continuing into the collision. Witnesses or anyone with relevant video footage is urged to contact police.