22 h. ago Rachel Reeves accused of slapping ‘wedding tax’ on brides as prices to rise by 24%

BLUSHING brides are facing a nightmare walk down the aisle as Rachel Reeves is accused of slapping a "wedding tax" on couples that will see prices soar. The Chancellor’s latest fiscal squeeze is set to send the cost of tying the knot skyrocketing, forcing heartbroken couples to slash guest lists or flee abroad to say...

Economics

25 h. ago How hard can it be to run 13 miles? With help from the pub, park and peas I am finding out | Barry Glendenning

Goaded by my colleague into a half-marathon, I can’t say I’m enjoying the training but I’m slowly improving, and at least Great Ormond Street benefitsMy name is Barry and I’m a runner. As a clinically obese 52-year-old Irishman who regularly binge drinks (the NHS’s joyless definition, not my own), I would love to be able to say I took up running for health reasons but that would be a lie. Truth be told, I was railroaded into it by my Football Weekly associate Max Rushden, who publicly challenged me to run the London Landmarks Half-Marathon after I had belittled the efforts of a friend who completed it by asking: “How hard can running 13 miles be?” To cut an already short story shorter, in April I hope to plod from Whitehall, past Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament across Westminster Bridge, along Victoria Embankment and on to Trafalgar Square in the company of more than 20,000 fellow runners, most of whom should finish in front of me if they have so much as a modicum of shame.I will ...

Politics

26 h. ago The restaurants, pubs, and bars in Greater Manchester that have closed in the first two weeks of 2026

It's not a great start for hospitality

Politics

27 h. ago ‘I have lost a friend’: Tories in Jenrick’s constituency shocked by defection to Reform

While voters in Jenrick’s Newark constituency were mixed on the decision, members of the local Conservatives felt betrayedFor Sam Smith, Thursday began as an ordinary day. The Conservative councillor was preparing for a budget scrutiny meeting at the Reform-led Nottinghamshire county council hall, where he is leader of the opposition, when he received a message from long-time friend Robert Jenrick.The MP’s message to the Newark Conservative Association’s group chat queried what local pubs they could visit to oppose Labour’s hike on business rates. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Man banned from every pub in Wales after violent assault on bar staff

Julio Waters and his father Wayne attacked a member of staff at the Ambassador Hotel in Neath. Waters was sentenced to 27 months in prison and given a two-year ban from all licensed premises in Wales

Events

34 h. ago Landlords vow to keep Labour MPs barred from pubs unless Rachel Reeves delivers fair business rates deal

LANDLORDS say they will keep Labour politicians barred from pubs and restaurants unless Chancellor Rachel Reeves dishes out a fair deal on business rates.  In a fiery letter to all Labour MPs, they say venues are being “taxed out of existence” despite pumping £60billion a year into the Treasury and supporting millions of jobs.   They...

Economics

40 h. ago West Midlands Police chief is retiring with a full pension after facing mounting calls to quit for misleading MPs and the public over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Craig Guildford had been facing immense pressure to leave his post for misleading MPs and the public over the decision to bar supporters of the Israeli side.

Sport

42 h. ago West Midlands Police chief is set to retire with a full pension after facing mounting calls to quit for misleading MPs and the public over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Craig Guildford had been facing immense pressure to leave his post for misleading MPs and the public over the decision to bar supporters of the Israeli side.

Events

45 h. ago London's best pubs and bars you can book to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches

London's best pubs and bars you can book to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches  Daily Express

Politics

45 h. ago Urban Pubs and Bars reports record Christmas as it ramps up expansion

The London-focused group owns 66 pubs, bars and restaurants across the capital.

Politics

46 h. ago Best pubs and bars to book and watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in London

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just months away, we're listing the very best London pubs and bars to watch the action from

Politics

48 h. ago Six Nations 2026: Best pubs and bars to watch the rugby in London

This year’s tournament is shaping up to be spectacular. Here’s where to cheer on your team

Politics

48 h. ago Leon boss says Labour's 'incredibly toxic tax regime' is crippling his efforts to turn round chain

The boss of 'naturally fast food' chain Leon warned Labour's 'incredibly toxic tax regime' is crippling his efforts to revive the business.

Economics

49 h. ago Leon boss says Labour's 'incredibly toxic tax regime' is crippling his efforts to turn round fast food empire

The boss of 'naturally fast food' chain Leon warned Labour's 'incredibly toxic tax regime' is crippling his efforts to revive the business.

Economics

49 h. ago 'Reality of Blue Monday hit me after friend died by suicide in his 30s'

Ahead of ‘Blue Monday’, known as the most depressing day of the year, a dozen Labour MPs will take part in a walking challenge, ‘4.5k your way’ to promote men’s mental health

Events

57 h. ago MARK WRIGLEY: Labour's ruinous war on pubs will cost my bar £70,000. They don't see us as job creators, just assets to be sweated

Like so many small British businesses, my bar in Manchester is a family affair.

Economics

65 h. ago Fact check: Number of pubs fell by 6,800 under Conservative governments

Official figures show the number of public houses and bars registered with HM Revenue and Customs declined between 2010 and 2024.

Politics

65 h. ago 7 things you need to know as GDP rises by more than expected

The Office for National Statistics said the UK economy grew by a better than forecast 0.3% in November - in a much needed boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Politics

67 h. ago Culpeper pub boss: The rates system is not fit for purpose, and it’s not fair

The changes to rates have completely eroded my confidence in the government, says London pub boss Nicolas Tréguer

Politics

68 h. ago Business rates hangover as Scotland’s retailers have Christmas to forget amid cost

“Those who did shop continued to take a parsimonious approach towards spending” – David Lonsdale, SRC

Economics