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Around 400,000 UK firms could be forced to shut down if their concerns go unaddressed in the forthcoming Spring Statement.The vast majority of small business owners have been absorbing higher costs themselves rather than passing them on to customers.Research published yesterday by small business insurance provider Simply Business found that 82 per cent have experienced increased operating costs over the past year. Despite these rising expenses, just 12 per cent are increasing their prices to match.The UK’s 5.6 million SMEs currently employ 16.9 million people, accounting for 60 per cent of all private sector jobs, making them the country’s largest…
Our winters are already getting warmer and wetter.According to the Met Office, UK winters have already warmed by 1C (1.8F) since the 1950s due to human-induced global warming. Six of the ten warmest winters on record have occurred since the year 2000, with only one 21st century winter (2009/2010) featuring in the top ten coldest.This means we are seeing less snow and fewer frosts – in fact we now get around four weeks less ground frost than we did half a century ago.However, one thing we are seeing more of is rain.Out of nearly 260 years of records, six out…
The Conference League, Europe’s third-tier competition, is only in its fifth season, with two English sides – West Ham in 2023 and Chelsea in 2025 – among its first four winners.From the start of this season’s edition Palace have been the bookmakers’ favourites, even though they only finished 10th in the league phase and had to go through two matches against Bosnian champions Zrinjski to get into the last 16.But there are not many clubs in the competition Palace will fear.They will find out on Friday whether they play German side Mainz, a team 13th in the Bundesliga, or Cypriot…
A Gail’s bakery has been vandalished with pro-Gaza messages in what has been described as an “intimidation” campaign.A branch of the shop in north London has been targeted at least twice – and on Tuesday night was spray-painted with messages including “reject corporate Zionism” and “support local business” in red paint.The Archway bakery’s windows were smashed, with further messages such as “boycott” written above the Gail’s logo, and an anarchist symbol tagged next to the door.Tom Molnar, the chief executive of the chain, said the repeated vandalism was “completely unacceptable”.Mr Molnar said: “We remain focused on playing a positive and…
Let’s just have a look about what Sir Keir Starmer said on immigration not so long ago.The Prime Minister once said: “Secure borders are also vital for a decent, compassionate country. “Controlling who comes here is an essential task of Government, and there’s nothing compassionate or progressive in a vile trade that loads people into overcrowded boats, puts them in grave danger in the Channel, and ultimately exploits human desperation and hope. “So, mark my words, we will stop this. We will smash the gangs. We will crack down on illegal working. We will remove people with no right to…
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Skipton Building Society has introduced a pair of fixed-rate savings options to the market today, giving savers the chance to lock in returns over different timeframes.Both products became available on 26 February 2026 and are accessible to existing members as well as new customers.The mutual lender’s new 18-Month ISA delivers a four per cent fixed rate, while its 3-Year Bond offers 3.85 per cent for those willing to commit their funds for a longer period.Savers can apply through multiple channels, including the society’s branches, its website, mobile application or telephone banking service.The launch coincides with Skipton’s announcement of its 2025…
Stephen Bunting silenced his critics as he inflicted a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen to win night four of the Premier League in Belfast. The 40-year-old has seen his place in the tournament questioned by spectators after he failed to win a game in the first three weeks.That followed ‘the Bullet’ taking nine weeks to register a point in last year’s event – his first involvement since being a challenger in 2020. Bunting, who has come off social media because of the criticism, registered his highest Premier League average (106.63) in his 6-4 quarter-final win…
The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has expressed her fury at the failings of Nottinghamshire Police as the inquiry enters its fourth day.Speaking to GB News, the mother of victim Barnaby Webber, Emma, declared the force is “abhorrent”, and every day of the inquiry so far has been “shocking, appalling, horrifying”.This week, the inquiry has uncovered that the Nottingham triple killer was free to carry out his killing spree after mental health workers feared detaining him would be “racist”.The families of the victims heard that it was decided to release him into the community after considering “research…
The question is whether Park has done enough to elevate herself on the international stage.United manager Skinner said last week he did not need to campaign on her behalf for more game time – she is doing it herself with her performances.”The one thing we just need to be careful of, is that the international scene is different,” said Skinner.”Sarina Wiegman will play her around the players she has, so we can’t be lazy in that context. But if anyone can bring the best out of her, then it’s Sarina and England. “I hope she does because I want to…