Best Picture nominations I’m gonna throw it out there: I think this could be the best year in a long while for Best Pic noms. One Battle After Another (this will win) ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ (Warner Bros Pictures / Universal Pictures) Jacob Stolworthy22 January 2026 11:00 BestContinue Reading
The government is facing fresh calls to extend its business rates relief scheme for pubs to include hotels, as the accommodation sector grapples with sharp increases in taxes, wages and operating costs. The appeal has been made by leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, which warned thatContinue Reading
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Capital gains tax (CGT) receipts fell sharply last year, reinforcing concerns that higher taxes on investment gains are failing to deliver additional revenue while discouraging business activity. New figures published by HM Revenue and Customs show CGT receipts totalled £13.646 billion in 2025, down from £14.900 billion in 2024 —Continue Reading
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De Zerbi was previously in line for the Old Trafford hot seat during his outstanding spell at Brighton and Hove Albion before joining the Ligue 1 club instead. He has continued his impressive trajectory in management, helping transform the French heavyweights into a thrilling outfit capable of threatening Paris Saint-Germain‘sContinue Reading
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