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Andy Burnham’s first Budget in October could be a “tipping point” for British businesses and the economy, the chair of supermarket giant Asda has warned.The country faces a critical moment that will shape consumer confidence for months to come.Allan Leighton, who is attempting to push through a turnaround of the grocer, said it is “too early to tell” whether the government is committed to halting the rise of taxes facing the UK’s businesses but warned the Prime Minister he must not “inhibit growth”.”The model so far has been to inhibit growth, which is high taxation of consumers, relatively high taxation…

Northern Ireland’s largest provider of natural gas, SSE Airtricity, is to increase its prices by almost 19% from 1 October for its 200,000 domestic and small business customers.It means the annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.The company said “unprecedented levels of volatility in global energy markets and higher wholesale gas prices” had led to the price rise.Wholesale gas prices in the UK have effectively doubled since the US and Israel began their attack on Iran.Colin Broomfield from the Utility Regulator said the increase would be…

Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer make light work of Pakistan’s lower order as they combine to take five wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs as England bowl Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings, giving England a 180-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord’s. FOLLOW LIVE: England v Pakistan – Second Test, day twoAvailable to UK users only.

An investigation is underway after a train driver noticed a “kink in the track” just moments before their service derailed close to Wickford on August 15.The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), which is leading the inquiry, has confirmed that initial findings suggest the train was moving at approximately 77 mph when it left the rails. The service had been heading from Southend Victoria towards Wickford when the incident occurred.Emergency crews rushed to the location after the derailment was reported. Around 62 passengers were believed to have been aboard at the time.However, nobody reported any injuries, and the train stayed upright…

“A horrendous, horrendous situation that nobody ever wants to see. Lots of incidents in this part of the world, not all related, lots of details emerging. “It’s devastating for Cleveland police force, that’s gone through lots of turmoil and change in recent years anyway, and I think the scenes of those burnt out cars, they’re just not what people want to see now. “They want a bit of comfort that everything’s under control, the police are on top of this, that the resource is there to keep people in this part of the world safe.”WATCH ABOVE.Keep reading…Show less`; placeholder.classList.add(‘taboola-added’); console.log(‘inserting…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex face annual costs running into millions of pounds as they resettle in the United Kingdom, with no financial assistance from the King to offset expenses spanning three international properties, round-the-clock private security, children’s school fees, and private jet travel.The couple’s return also coincides with a potential £34.5million legal bill stemming from their failed privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, with an estimated £18million shortfall beyond their insurance coverage.The King has indicated there will be no money for Harry on his return, as he is no longer a working royal and has…

Britain’s high streets face further devastation unless the government slashes business rates, one of the country’s most prominent retail figures has warned. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to breathe new life into struggling town centres have been branded “delusional” and doomed to fail.Billionaire Mike Ashley, founder of Frasers, launched a blistering attack on the Labour leader in a letter seen by multiple outlets. Mr Ashley cautioned that shops across the country will be “further devastated” without meaningful cuts to business rates, dismissing the Prime Minister’s approach as woefully inadequate. The intervention marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Downing Street…

Ola Jordan has opened up about enduring some of her “darkest days” in the wake of her marriage breakdown with fellow dancer James Jordan.The 43-year-old former Strictly Come Dancing professional posted a selfie on Instagram on Friday with her six-year-old daughter Ella, describing the child as “my little ray of sunshine”. “There have been moments this summer when my heart has felt heavier than I ever imagined it could,” she wrote.”Life has changed in ways I never expected, and some days have been incredibly tough.” BBC Strictly: Ola Jordan (left) starred in BBC Strictly from 2006 to 2015, while James…

A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with terrorism offences after he was allegedly found with an IRA manual on his mobile phone.Jac Glyn Edwards from Barmouth, Gwynedd, is charged with four counts of possessing a record containing information useful to terrorism and one count of purchasing a handgun.It is alleged that Edwards was found with four documents which would likely be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, the charges state.Prosecutor Christopher Amis told a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday that this material allegedly included an IRA manual and a manual…

O’Sullivan, who has not won a ranking event for more than two years, added: “I will see out the next 18 months and see how we go. I don’t want to throw the towel in just yet. I’ve committed to playing until then.”I want to give myself a chance. I’d hate to finish my career on performances like that.”O’Sullivan lost the opening two frames against Chang but pulled himself back into the match to head into the mid-session break level at 2-2. When play resumed, China’s Chang took control, winning two frames in a row to lead 4-2. O’Sullivan pulled…