Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

The controversy surrounding business rates has been simmering for months, reaching a boiling point with landlords and pub owners vehemently criticising the impending hikes. This discontent escalated into a notable…

Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales.

Retail giants Tesco and Marks & Spencer both experienced a significant uplift in their food divisions over the crucial Christmas trading period, navigating a landscape marked by persistent economic challenges.…

Keir Starmer urged to rethink business rate reform to save pubs

The urgency of the situation was starkly highlighted during Prime Minister’s Questions, where Rachael Maskell, the Labour MP for York Central, delivered a passionate plea to the Prime Minister. Maskell…

US will control Venezuela oil sales ‘indefinitely’, official says

Officials indicated that the initial phase of these controlled sales is projected to involve a substantial volume, estimated between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil. Critically, the revenue…

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject ‘inferior’ Paramount offer.

Warner Bros Discovery has unequivocally instructed its shareholders to decline an "inferior" revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, marking the second such rejection in less than a month. This firm…

Warm space at Dorking Christian Centre has key “social aspect”

This local effort is part of a broader, county-wide initiative spearheaded by Surrey County Council, which has seen the establishment of over 80 such venues across the region. These "Warm…

Trump says Venezuela will be ‘turning over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to US.

In a significant announcement that underscores a dramatic shift in US-Venezuela relations, President Donald Trump declared that Venezuela is poised to transfer a substantial quantity of crude oil to the…

Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’ for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss

The Horizon scandal, which has gripped the nation, saw more than 900 innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses wrongly prosecuted between 1999 and 2015. They faced charges including false accounting, fraud, and…

Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

Learner drivers across England and Wales could soon face a mandatory waiting period of up to six months between successfully passing their theory test and being permitted to sit their…

Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years.

Britain is set to introduce a significant overhaul of its driving regulations, mandating that drivers over the age of 70 undergo compulsory vision checks every three years to maintain their…