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A Dover businessman has told GB News pubs are “praying for a Christmas miracle” in the face of plummeting sales and skyrocketing taxes.Marc Bridgen, who owns The Dog in Wingham, raged against Labour on the People’s Channel after Rachel Reeves announced the British treasure will endure upcoming tax hikes. A number of pub landlords have come out to criticise the Government for increasing business taxes, warning of “dire consequences” if the levies are enforced in the new year.”We’re seeing a festive uplift, but it’s nowhere near where it should be,” Mr Bridgen told GB News, explaining the effects he has…

BYD has been knocked off the top spot as being the most Googled Chinese car brand in the UK, with a new manufacturer claiming the crown.Despite launching less than 12 months ago, Jaecoo has quickly become one of the most popular car brands in the UK, with the Jaecoo 7 already one of the best-selling hybrids.According to fresh data from Google UK’s Year in Search 2025, Jaecoo was named the most-searched Chinese car brand in the UK.The search term “Jaecoo Cars” also ranked highly among established European and South Korean counterparts, ranking third overall in the top 10 trending car…

Best-selling children’s author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour after being dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK.A spokesperson for HarperCollins said it had decided not to release any new titles by Walliams “after careful consideration, and under the leadership of its new CEO”.The Telegraph says it follows an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women. HarperCollins did not confirm the reasons for its decision.A spokesperson for Walliams said he had “never been informed of any allegations raised against him” by his publisher.”He was not party to any investigation or given any opportunity to answer…

India have dropped Test and one-day international captain Shubman Gill from their 15-man squad for the men’s T20 World Cup.The 26-year-old’s omission follows him scoring 291 in his 15 T20 matches in 2025, with India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar saying the batter was “short of runs at the moment”.Gill missed the T20 international against South Africa on Friday as India won the match to claim a 3-1 series victory.Suryakumar Yadav scored five runs in that game and, despite his tally of 218 runs in his 19 T20 outings this year, he retained the captaincy.”We have full faith in our captain…

David Cameron has become embroiled in a neighbour row after reviving a bid to construct a swimming pool at his Cotswolds residence.The former Prime Minister submitted fresh plans despite opposition from residents in the salubrious market town of Chipping Norton. Having resided in the region for over 20 years, he chose the title of Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton upon entering the House of Lords last year. The renewed application proposes a 14-metre by 4-metre pool, with the design repositioned closer to his home to create greater distance from neighbouring properties.However, neighbours in the town have shared their outrage, claiming…

Prince William has “particular sympathy” for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie as the pair continue to deal with the fallout of their parents’ links to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a royal commentator.King Charles took the unprecedented step to remove Andrew’s royal titles earlier this year due to his ongoing links to the convicted paedophile. Ms Ferguson also gave up her title as the Duchess of York. Beatrice and Eugenie were not seen in public for a number of weeks after their father’s titles were removed, but they showed a united front as they showed up to the Christmas lunch at…

Experts are sounding the alarm over a potential financial crisis as millions are “opting to save in cash for retirement” instead of using private pension pots and salary sacrifice initiatives.Research from interactive investor has found that more than half of working adults in the UK are building retirement savings beyond their current workplace pension schemes.Despite this growing trend, analysts are reminding Britons that cash savings are being “eroded”, and better returns could be accrued with a stocks and shares ISA.Camilla Esmund, the senior manager at interactive investor, said pension policy has dominated headlines throughout the past year, particularly ahead of…

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Detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a man in Clackmannanshire.Police Scotland said the alarm was raised on Gartmorn Road, Sauchie, at around 00:25 on Thursday.Officers said William Devaney, 40, was pronounced dead at the scene and his death was being treated as murder.A 26-year-old man is due to appear before Alloa Sheriff Court on Monday.Mr Devaney’s family said he was “a really nice person, so joyful, full of life and full of banter.”In a statement, they added: “Everybody loved him and he loved everybody. “He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends…

Rabbi Benjy RickmanHanukkah runs from 14 December to 22 December this yearA rabbi from Manchester says members of the Jewish community are continuing to celebrate Hanukkah despite fears following recent attacks.Rabbi Benjy Rickman, who is based at Yeshurun Synagogue in Cheadle, said people “young and old” were coming together to celebrate the holiday’s “beautiful message”.He was speaking out in response to the killing of 15 people by gunmen targeting Jewish families celebrating Hanukkah in Australia, and two months after two people were killed in an attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester on Yom Kippur.While some people felt unsafe to…