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UK pubs face £1,500 licensing fee crisis

British publicans confront fresh financial pressures as government plans could impose substantial new licensing costs, adding to existing challenges in the hospitality sector.

Labour's Plan to Transform UK Pub Opening Hours

Sir Keir Starmer announces radical overhaul of pub licensing laws, giving landlords power to set flexible opening times and revitalise Britain's struggling hospitality sector.

Las Vegans sell plasma as job market crashes

Exclusive investigation reveals how ordinary Las Vegans are selling their blood plasma to survive amid a devastating employment crisis that's hitting hospitality workers hardest.

Greens vote to abolish private landlords

The Green Party has sparked controversy by voting to phase out private landlords, proposing a 'right to buy' for tenants and rent controls in what critics call an assault on property rights.

Wetherspoons raises prices amid energy and tax pressures

JD Wetherspoon announces price increases across its pubs as soaring energy costs and new packaging taxes squeeze profit margins, with chairman Tim Martin warning of challenging times ahead for the hospitality sector.

Prax Lindsey Refinery Cuts 140 Jobs

The Prax Lindsey oil refinery announces devastating job cuts affecting 140 workers, raising concerns about the UK's energy sector stability and local economic impact in North Lincolnshire.

Auto Collapse Sparks 2008-Style Recession Fears

The dramatic downfall of a major automotive player has triggered alarming parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, raising urgent questions about the UK's economic stability and sending shockwaves through the industry.

Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit

Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.

Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Cost-of-Living Crisis Forces UK Charity Closures

A devastating new report reveals hundreds of UK charities, including major names like Oxfam and Macmillan, are shutting down services and branches as the cost-of-living crisis bites, threatening vital support for the nation's most vulnerable.

Texas BBQ Restaurant in London Closes After 18 Months

Authentic Texas BBQ restaurant in London's Fitzrovia closes permanently after struggling with post-pandemic challenges, rising costs, and changing consumer habits. The closure highlights the ongoing crisis in the UK hospitality sector.

Bill Gates' Climate Crisis Paradox: Funding Both Sides

An in-depth investigation reveals how Bill Gates' vast investments simultaneously fund renewable energy solutions and fossil fuel expansion, creating a contentious dual role in the climate crisis debate.

Trump Proposes Exempting Tips from Federal Income Tax

Ex-President Donald Trump proposes exempting tipped wages from federal income tax, a move that could put thousands of dollars back into the pockets of waiters and bartenders but faces significant legislative hurdles.

UK's Biggest Pub Chain Puts 1,000 Pubs Up For Sale

Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub operator, has placed a quarter of its 4,500-strong estate on the market in a massive restructuring effort, citing financial pressures and soaring costs.

Wes Streeting: NHS is 'broken', needs private sector help

New Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a bombshell diagnosis of the NHS as 'broken' and announces a controversial new strategy to use private sector capacity to tackle the elective care backlog, signalling a major shift in healthcare policy.

Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'

Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.

Smokey Bones closes UK restaurants in strategic shake-up

American restaurant chain Smokey Bones, a direct competitor to TGI Fridays, has suddenly closed several of its UK branches. The closures are part of a major strategic review, leaving customers and staff surprised. Find out which locations are affected and

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