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Byron Bay backlash over alcohol restrictions

Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.

UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April

Britain's economy showed no growth in April 2024, with wet weather dampening retail sales and construction output. Get the full analysis of the UK's economic standstill.

Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

IMF Warning: Global Economy Faces Perfect Storm

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of multiple economic dangers converging simultaneously, urging nations to prepare for turbulent times ahead as growth forecasts darken.

Rachel Shenton: How deaf dad inspired her TV role

Oscar-winning actress Rachel Shenton reveals how her father's sudden deafness inspired Channel 5's heartwarming series 'Creatures Great and Small' and her ongoing advocacy for the deaf community.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.

Scottish Business Confidence Hits Record Low

New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.

Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack disrupts UK production

A sophisticated cyberattack has disrupted production at Jaguar Land Rover's UK factories, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Britain's automotive manufacturing sector.

Charity to close nearly 50 shops across UK

The British Heart Foundation reveals devastating plans to shut down dozens of charity shops across the UK, blaming economic pressures and declining donations for the unprecedented closures.

NHS Faces Five-Virus 'Quindemic' This Winter

Health chiefs issue urgent warning as COVID-19, RSV, norovirus, flu and whooping cough create perfect storm, threatening to overwhelm NHS services during coldest months.

Government Shutdown Costs UK Economy Billions

Fresh economic analysis exposes how political gridlock and government shutdowns are draining billions from the UK economy, with businesses and taxpayers bearing the brunt of Westminster's paralysis.

Café owner faces ruin after 50 burglaries

A small business owner in one of London's wealthiest areas battles financial ruin as relentless criminals target his café in a shocking crime spree that's left him devastated.

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