3 d. ago Pubs say the average cost of a pint will rise above £5 for the first time

Beer bosses say cost hikes will be passed on to drinkers

Economics

3 d. ago Average price of pint to surge above £5 due to April cost hikes, say beer bosses

The British Beer and Pub Association said the average cost of a pint is expected to rise by around 21p due to budget-linked cost increases.

Economics

3 d. ago This is why the average cost of a pint will surge past £5 for the first time

The average pint will increase in cost by 21p, beer bosses claim

Economics

4 d. ago Spoons boss Tim Martin tells Rachel Reeves to 'save British pubs for our mental health'

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star sat down with JD Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin to discuss the health of the pub industry as part of our deep dive into the issues facing the nation's boozers

Politics

6 d. ago Wetherspoon boss rages at 'daft' plans for shorter pub hours

The pub chain attacks ideas to shake-up the pub sector while warning that changes to National Insurance could cost it an extra £60m a year

Politics

6 d. ago Wetherspoons: Price hikes could be on cards as Martin warns of £60m staffing cost hit

“The combination of much higher VAT rates for pubs than supermarkets, combined with increased labour costs will weigh heavily on the pub industry” – Sir Tim Martin

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6 d. ago JD Wetherspoon boss warns of pressure from cost hikes and tax disparity

Tim Martin, founder and chairman, said the pub chain is on track for a ‘reasonable’ performance over 2025.

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7 d. ago British holidaymakers hit with passport price increases with government set to hike application fees in weeks

In a move that will impact thousands of travellers, the government has confirmed it will hike the cost of renewing passports by 7 percent.

Politics

8 d. ago Council tax to be 18% higher in the North East than London – study

Analysis highlighted a huge regional disparity in households’ council tax costs.

Politics

1 week ago Prison fights and violence surge as warning issued over 'pressure cooker' jails

MPs have warned the prison service is operating 'hand to mouth' as it scrambles from one crisis to another - with jails set to run out of space again next year

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2 w. ago Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation

Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank president

Economics

2 w. ago Urgent warning to anyone using a pressure washer on patio slabs

Pressure washing your patio slabs the wrong way could lead to costly damage, uneven surfaces, and weed growth, so be sure to avoid these common mistakes

Events

2 w. ago Electricity pylons: energy bill discount for UK residents living near new pylons, but cost hikes to pay for it

Some will see £250 off their bills, but millions face price hikes ⚡

Economics

2 w. ago Royal Mail hikes price of stamps for second time in four months

Letter volumes have fallen from 20bn 10 years ago to 6.7bn and costs are increasing

Politics

3 w. ago NHS warning for people with these conditions as hospitals under huge pressure

'Despite early signs of spring, winter illnesses continue to circulate at this time of year and can aggravate any existing health problem', warns one health leader

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3 w. ago NHS dentistry facing ‘existential crisis’ with more practices going private amid tax hike

The warning comes as the Liberal Democrats urge the government to exempt the health and social care sector from the April hike to National Insurance contributions, which will cost the sector £3 billion in the next financial year

Economics

3 w. ago Shaun Murphy warned he faces ‘huge pressure’ to secure automatic spot at snooker World Championship

The Masters champion faces a vital few weeks which could see him being forced to play Crucible qualifiers

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3 w. ago Supermarket slammed for 20% hike now cheaper than Aldi and Lidl for shopping essentials

For months on end it was the most expensive of the six main supermarkets

Economics

4 w. ago Council tax will go up in Salford after mayor warns of 'unprecedented' pressures

Bills are set to increase after councillors voted for the plans

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last month Tears in Trafalgar Square as 1,000 take part in emotional vigil to mark third anniversary of Ukraine war

A warning that ‘no ally should pressure Ukraine to surrender’ has been made at the central London vigil

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