Skipton Traders Fume Over Business Rates and Online Shopping
Market traders in Skipton, the UK's happiest town, express frustration over rising business rates and the impact of online shopping on their livelihoods.
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Wimbledon Avoids Protests with 20% Prize Money Boost
Wimbledon will avoid player protests after top tennis stars welcomed a 20% prize money increase to £64.2m, the largest single-year uplift in the tournament's history.
Wetherspoons Pub Expansion Delayed Over Capacity Fears
Plans to increase capacity and extend hours for children at a Largs Wetherspoons pub have been deferred amid concerns about overcrowding and staffing levels.
Coylton Residents Win Site Visit Over Housing Development
South Ayrshire councillors agreed to a site visit before deciding on a revised housing development in Coylton, after residents raised concerns about privacy, drainage, and ground levels.
Ole & Steen Fined £34,847 Over Mouse Infestation
Danish bakery chain Ole & Steen has been fined £34,847 after environmental health officers found mouse droppings and poor hygiene at its Haymarket store in London.
UK Car Write-Off Categories: Cat N and Cat S Explained
Learn what 'written-off' means for UK cars, the differences between Cat N and Cat S, and the risks and savings when buying a previously written-off vehicle.
AA Expert on Written-Off Cars: Cat N and Cat S Explained
Thinking of buying a written-off car to save money? An AA Cars expert explains what Cat N and Cat S mean, the risks, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Ryanair Investigated Over £8 Family Seating Fee
The UK's competition watchdog is investigating Ryanair over its mandatory family seat fee, which may breach consumer law by charging parents to sit with their children.
Ryanair Warns 20 Routes at Risk Over Belgium Tax Hike
Ryanair threatens to cut 20 routes and 150 jobs in Belgium if the government doubles airline ticket tax, potentially affecting millions of passengers.
Ryanair Threatens to Cut 20 Routes in Belgium Over Tax Hike
Ryanair may withdraw five aircraft from Charleroi and cancel 20 routes if Belgium doubles its airline ticket tax, risking 150 jobs and two million passengers annually.
TUI Updates Seating Rule Amid CMA Probe into Ryanair
TUI explains children under 12 will be seated with an adult, but not necessarily next to them, as the CMA investigates Ryanair's charges for family seating.
Morrisons Confirms Carrier Bag Refund Policy
Morrisons confirms its carrier bag refund policy across all stores, allowing customers to recoup the 10p charge by returning bags to delivery drivers for recycling.
HMRC Pension IHT Rules Confirmed from April 2027
HMRC has confirmed new rules from April 2027 that will include unused pension funds in inheritance tax calculations, affecting retirees and beneficiaries.
World Cup Ticket Price Controversy Causes Empty Seats
The World Cup is marred by empty seats due to a ticket price controversy. Canada vs Bosnia match today faces low attendance as FIFA's variable pricing backfires.
Supermarkets' Bag for Life Promises Tested, Two Fail
A Reddit user tested if supermarkets still honor 'bag for life' replacements. Most major chains like Sainsbury's and Tesco do, but Morrisons and Aldi disappointed.
Tesco '16' Rule: Shoppers May Have to Put Items Back
Tesco enforces a 'maximum purchase quantity' policy, capping many items at 16 per visit to ensure availability. Shoppers may need to reduce purchases at checkout.
Tesco's Little-Known Rule Limits How Many Items You Can Buy
Tesco shoppers may be unaware of a 'maximum purchase quantity' policy that restricts buying excessive amounts of certain products, with many items capped at 16 per transaction.
FIFA Embarrassed by Empty Seats at World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup kicked off with visible empty seats in stadiums, exposing FIFA's controversial ticketing strategy and variable pricing failures to a global audience.
FIFA World Cup Empty Seats Controversy
Thousands of empty seats were visible during World Cup 2026 matches, highlighting FIFA's high-ticket-price strategy failure. Fans and officials criticize pricing.
Jadon Sancho Released: United's Costly Mistake
Manchester United confirmed Jadon Sancho's exit, marking the end of a £73m transfer that yielded just 12 goals. The winger failed to live up to expectations, becoming one of the club's worst-ever signings.
Exam Board Fined £875K Over Migrant Language Test Errors
An exam board has been fined £875,000 after a computer marking error incorrectly passed thousands of migrants on English language tests, affecting over 62,000 individuals.
Stockport shop owner says 100 litres of wine for staff
A Stockport shop owner claimed over 100 litres of alcohol found in the backroom was for staff consumption, not illegal sale, as police raised concerns over a child tip-off and other issues.
State Pension Triple Lock Future in Doubt Over Costs
The triple lock policy for state pensions faces scrutiny as costs escalate. Experts urge an end date, proposing an earnings-linked increase instead.
Charities Demand DWP Rule Change for Mixed Age Couples
Charities call on UK government to scrap mixed age couples rule for Pension Credit, which leaves low-income households up to £7,000 worse off annually.
Northumberland Council Balances Budget Despite £9M Overspends
Northumberland County Council balanced its budget despite £4.25M overspend in adult social care and £4.98M in children's services, driven by rising demand and costly placements.
Lewis Hall Newcastle Future Update Amid Man United Links
Newcastle United have denied a falling out between Lewis Hall and Eddie Howe, with the left-back not submitting a transfer request. Manchester United are monitoring the situation.
HMRC Confirms Inheritance Tax Changes on Pensions from 2027
HMRC has confirmed inheritance tax changes on pensions from April 2027, affecting over 10,000 estates. Learn who is impacted and what steps to take.
UK bookshops face rate hikes doubling by 2030
Britain's independent bookshops face business rate hikes of up to 100% by 2030, forcing some to sell over 1,000 extra books yearly to cover costs, threatening the industry.
Everton PSR fury underlines chaos of Premier League rules
Everton's anger at the £35m compensation ruling highlights a Premier League regulatory system that has lost integrity, with inconsistent punishments and loopholes undermining fairness.
UK Garden Centre Giant Collapsed Owing £803m, Jobs Lost
Homebase collapsed in 2024 with £803m debt, leading to 2,300 job losses. The retailer was sold to CDS, with most stores closed by March 2025.
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