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A ‘taxi tax’ would hit vulnerable passengers and struggling businesses hardest
Rumours that the Chancellor is preparing to add VAT to all taxi journeys in the autumn Budget have sparked concern across multiple industries, with hospitality leaders warning the move could deepen an already fragile economic environment. Charlie Gilkes, co-founder of the Inception Group, which operates restaurants and bars across London,Continue Reading
Taylor review – Channel 4 tries hard to unravel the myths, but Swift’s emotional fortress holds firm
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Mone accuses Rachel Reeves of fuelling ‘government vendetta’ after Labour fringe remark
Baroness Michelle Mone has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of fuelling a “government vendetta” against her and her husband Doug Barrowman, following remarks reportedly made by Reeves at a Labour Party Conference fringe event this week. In a strongly worded statement posted on LinkedIn, Mone said Reeves “openly confirmed” that theContinue Reading
Scientists fertilise eggs from human skin cells in major pregnancy breakthrough
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Sinkholes are on the rise. Scientists might have a way to prevent the threat
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A Pennsylvania grandmother was found dead last December after falling into a 30-foot deep sinkhole that opened into a long-abandoned coalContinue Reading
Starmer vows Labour will never surrender Britain to ‘enemy’ Farage in impassioned party conference speech
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer has vowed Labour will never surrender Britain to Reform UK as he came out fighting to defend hisContinue Reading
PGMOL respond to Arsenal complaints after Arteta and Saka both moan
Premier League referees’ chief Howard Webb has responded to criticism from Arsenal‘s Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka, asserting that the decision to overturn a penalty awarded to the Gunners away at Newcastle was correct. He labelled it a “clear error” by referee Jarred Gillett. After their victory over the Magpies,Continue Reading
Keir Starmer finally comes out fighting to become the leader Labour wants
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Worker severely burned after molten glass and hot water poured onto him
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Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson facing animal cruelty charge after his dogs kill neighbor’s pet
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