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Tennis news LIVE – Emma Raducanu concerning update as star reveals health issue
Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) executive director Ahmad Nassar believes that the tours and Grand Slams should help set up a legal defence fund for players. Jannik Sinner remains in the dark over the outcome of his two failed doping tests, but players without his level of resources are facedContinue Reading
Britain relies on just 1M top earners for £124bn in income tax
New data reveals that the UK is increasingly reliant on a small number of top-rate taxpayers to generate a significant portion of its income tax revenue. According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the 1.13 million individuals paying the 45p rate are expected to contribute £124 billion this year, whichContinue Reading
Alan Shearer Foundation receives £23,500 boost from Agilico’s Great North Run efforts
The Alan Shearer Foundation has received a substantial boost, with £23,500 raised by workplace technology specialist Agilico during the Great North Run. The funds will support the Foundation’s work in providing vital facilities and therapies for people with diverse abilities and acute sensory impairments. Agilico, which took all 35 charityContinue Reading
How hospitality businesses can navigate a business rates bombshell and prepare for the budget
As budget day looms there are plenty of things to consider for the hospitality and leisure sector, from the mooted changes to capital gains tax, to the much desired business rates reform. Here, Isabelle Shepherd, Director, haysmacintyre looks at the impact announcements could have. Capital gains tax The possibility ofContinue Reading
Covid hospitalisations surge as new variant XEC spreads across UK
Covid hospitalisations have surged across Britain at an “alarming” rate as a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing positive for Covid XEC stood at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to OctoberContinue Reading
Finn Wolfhard has one ‘meaningful’ item from Stranger Things he wants to keep when show has finished
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard is hoping to take home a few souvenirs from theContinue Reading
Calls grow for Rachel Reeves to reform inheritance tax system to raise billions
Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is being urged to reform inheritance and capital gains taxes to help address the UK’s growing fiscal deficit, with proposals from think tank Demos outlining potential changes that could raise up to £2.6 billion annually. Research by Demos suggests a new banded inheritance tax system,Continue Reading
How to make your dog get along with your cat, according to experts
The trick to stopping your pets from fighting each other has been revealed. People planning on taking a new puppy home to their cat should think about allowing them to get used to each other gradually rather than immediately mixing the two, the findings suggest. The key to stopping yourContinue Reading
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund acquires 40% stake in Selfridges, sparking hopes for revival
Shoppers at Selfridges on Oxford Street may have been drawn to the vibrant Telfar pop-up last Monday, but behind the scenes, a significant deal was being finalised. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the acquisition of a 40% stake in Selfridges Group, providing a fresh injection of hope forContinue Reading
Mulberry rejects revised Frasers takeover bid as “unwanted distraction”
Mulberry’s largest shareholder has dismissed a revised takeover bid from Frasers Group, labelling the move a distraction at a critical time for the struggling luxury handbag brand. Challice, which holds a 56.1% stake in Mulberry and is controlled by Singaporean billionaires Ong Beng Seng and Christina Ong, has made itContinue Reading