Andy Burnham tax plan for state pensioners confirmed
The Treasury confirms state pensioners whose sole income is the State Pension will not pay income tax under Andy Burnham, despite the threshold freeze.
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Man United axe six starters from 2024 Rosenborg XI
Six of Manchester United's starting XI from their 2024 friendly loss to Rosenborg have left the club, with two more players' futures uncertain this summer.
Treasury Confirms No Changes to Cash ISA Reforms
The Treasury has confirmed in a five-word statement that Rachel Reeves' Cash ISA reforms, cutting the annual allowance to £12,000 for under-65s, will proceed as planned from April 6, 2027.
Halton Council opens consultation on three planning bids
Residents have 24 days to comment on planning applications affecting sites in Runcorn and Daresbury, including a Section 73 bid near the Mersey Gateway Bridge.
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Burnham pub rates cut barely helps, analysis finds
Andy Burnham's 20% business rates cut for pubs saves £91/month, but costs from NI and wages have soared by thousands, analysis shows.
US Trade Chief Denies Tariffs Raised Prices Amid Inflation
Jamieson Greer denied Trump's tariffs increased prices for US families as senators challenged him over cost-of-living concerns during a Senate hearing.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU has fined Google €890m for giving priority to its own services in search results and preventing app developers from steering consumers to cheaper offers.
Trump: Saudi nuclear deal tied to normalising ties with Israel
Donald Trump says US-Saudi nuclear deal requires Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel, and bans uranium enrichment.
Burnham Defends £1,100 VAT Cut for Pubs After Criticism
Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to criticism that his 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and venues, saving £1,100 annually, does not go far enough.
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Swansea council takes over two NCP car parks, £5 all-day
Swansea council is taking over two former NCP car parks in the city centre, offering hundreds of spaces at £5 for all-day parking.
UK Nail Gel Ban: August Restrictions Explained
New UK regulations ban TPO in nail gels from August 2026, affecting salon and at-home products due to reclassification as a reproductive toxicant.
Andy Burnham sinks pints as PM unveils pub rescue package
Prime Minister Andy Burnham slashes pub business rates by 20% to save local boozers, saving the average pub £1,100 a year. We look back at his iconic pint-sinking moments.
Burnham's 20% business rate cut: hospitality reacts
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's 20% business rate cut for pubs and venues from April 2026 is welcomed as a 'breath of fresh air' but raises concerns over VAT relief and funding.
Andy Burnham's VAT cut saves EV drivers £17 per year
Andy Burnham's new VAT rule cuts home electricity VAT to 0%, saving EV drivers £17 per year. A Tesla Model Y owner would pay £335.16 annually instead of £352.80.
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Cardiff parking levy plans labelled 'double tax' on drivers
Two major motoring organisations have questioned Cardiff council's plans to introduce a workplace parking levy, calling it a 'double tax' on drivers.
BT earnings dip 1% in quarter despite cost-cutting
BT reported a 1% dip in adjusted earnings to £2.01bn for the quarter to June 30, despite cost-cutting and fibre broadband investment, with shares falling 0.5%.
HMRC Repayment Charge for Child Benefit Over £80,000
Households claiming Child Benefit with an income of £80,000 or more must repay payments in full under HMRC rules for the 2026/27 tax year.
UK Gel Nail Ban: New TPO Restrictions Start August 2026
From August 15, new UK regulations ban the photoinitiator TPO in new gel nail products. Salons are switching to reformulated versions, and experts say clients need not worry.
Burnham Urged to Axe Reeves Car Tax Fee Saving £300
Andy Burnham has been told to scrap Rachel Reeves' electric car tax charge that could cost some drivers up to £300 per year, as industry leaders slam the policy.
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New UK nail gel ban on TPO chemical starts August 2026
The UK will ban TPO in nail gels from August 2026 due to reclassification as a reproductive toxicant. Existing products can still be used until February 2027.
Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs and venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, funded by reviewing reliefs for vape shops and cracking down on online tax non-compliance.
GAME Collapses Into Administration With Debts of Almost £16m
GAME Retail entered administration with £15.8m liabilities, £12m owed to unsecured creditors. Standalone stores closed; brand continues online and in Frasers Group stores.
Trump strikes landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a landmark civil nuclear deal, allowing uranium enrichment, sparking non-proliferation concerns.
Burnham's VAT cut on electricity could reduce EV charging costs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's VAT reduction on domestic electricity from 5% to 0% from October 1 could lower home EV charging costs to 1.52p per mile, but critics warn it widens inequality with public charging.
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Burnham announces 20% rates cut for pubs and clubs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April next year, saving the average pub around £1,100 annually.
40% tax rate to hit thousands more Brits and how to escape it
A rule change will drag over 31,000 more estates into inheritance tax by 2030, with 121,000 facing higher bills. Gifting allowances and surplus income rules can help mitigate the 40% tax hit.
UK households may get heating oil compensation after cancellations
The CMA found around 1,700 households faced cancelled heating oil orders, paying up to £350 extra. Suppliers agreed to compensate, but some have not signed up yet.
Stockport restaurant Pokusevskis to close after 22 years
Pokusevskis on Shaw Road will shut after 22 years, citing rental costs. Owner Carole Barton said she had 14 days to pay over £10,000.
Burnham slashes pub business rates 20%, saving £1,100
Andy Burnham's 20% business rates discount will save typical pub £1,100 annually from April 2026, applying to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses in England.
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Burnham announces 20% business rate cut for pubs and venues
Business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England will be cut by 20% from April next year, Downing Street has announced.
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