Commonwealth Games athlete Rachel Conway to begin NHS placement after Glasgow 2026
Rachel Conway, 25, will trade her Team Scotland kit for NHS scrubs as soon as the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow end, beginning her first …
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Economy
Chancellor vows supermarkets will not take the public for a ride over prices
The Chancellor has vowed that supermarkets will not take the public for a ride over food and petrol prices. The Prime Minister and Andy …
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Healey sets 28 October budget on pledge to move money and power out of Westminster
Chancellor John Healey has confirmed the first budget of Andy Burnham's premiership will be held on 28 October, promising to spread money and power …
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Andy Burnham sets out devolution plan letting regional leaders keep income tax and business rates
Andy Burnham has set out devolution plans that would allow Sir Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders in England to keep a share of …
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BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale after 60 years
BP has put its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale after about 60 years of production. Chief executive Meg O’Neill said …
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Burnham pledges pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the government cannot ignore the energy potential of the North Sea, promising a 'pragmatic' stance on drilling while …
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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75% Amid Rising Inflation Fears
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep the base rate unchanged, warning that a further escalation in the Iran conflict …
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Burnham told he must raise taxes or cut spending to meet pledges
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research has warned Andy Burnham he faces «very difficult trade-offs» in his first budget, with no capacity …
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Soaring Oil and Gas Prices Pose New Inflation Challenge for UK Chancellor Reeves
Rising global oil and gas prices are threatening to increase inflation in the UK, creating a fresh economic headache for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as …
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Andy Burnham rules out scrapping stamp duty in fairer taxation pledge
The Greater Manchester mayor has ruled out abolishing stamp duty while pledging to make the tax system fairer, as the Prime Minister dismisses proposals …
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Gatwick passengers face toilet shortage due to water supply outage
A water supply outage at Gatwick Airport has left passengers without working toilets, with SES Water confirming interruptions in parts of Kent and Sussex.
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Gatwick Airport hit by water supply failure leaving toilets and drinks unavailable
A major water supply failure at Gatwick Airport has left both terminals without running water, forcing the closure of toilets, bars and restaurants. Bottled …
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Voices: ‘It’s just not worth it’: Readers say Andy Burnham’s pub rates cut is too little, too late
Our community says the 20 per cent business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music ve
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Chris Brown Admits Affray Over London Nightclub Bottle Attack
American R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray following a bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. He is due to …
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UK motorists face rising fuel costs as oil prices surge amid Iran tensions
Fuel prices in the UK are climbing sharply as global oil markets react to the closure of a key trade route linked to rising …
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Energy Secretary Accused of Avoiding Scrutiny Over Closed-Door Oil and Gas Meeting in Aberdeen
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh faces criticism for excluding media from a key meeting with the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen, raising concerns about …
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Oil price climbs back above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies
The benchmark oil price has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, driven by fears that Yemen's Houthi militia …
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Andy Burnham warned spending pledges will force tax rises as pub rate relief announced
Economists have warned that the new Prime Minister's spending commitments, including business rate relief for pubs announced by Andy Burnham, will likely require tax …
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Charity Calls for Business Rate Cuts to Be Extended Across the UK
A charity has urged the UK government to extend business rate cuts for pubs, clubs, and live music venues beyond England, following Andy Burnham's …
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Business Rates Cut by 20% for Pubs, Clubs and Music Venues Across England
The UK government has announced a 20% reduction in business rates for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses in England, including pubs, clubs, and live music …
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