14 h. ago Pubs bailout could come TODAY but business rates reliefs 'will be temporary' and hospitality pleas set to be snubbed

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce around £100million a year of extra support for business rates until 2029 after a major revolt by Labour MPs.

Science

25 h. ago One thousand pubs face closing doors for final time as they struggle with ‘perfect storm’ of higher costs

A THOUSAND pubs face closure as they struggle with higher costs, industry estimates reveal. Business rates rises, beer duty taxes, employment costs and high energy bills are to blame. It means around 21 boozers a week could shut their doors for good over the next year. An enhanced financial package for pubs is imminent from...

Events

26 h. ago Katie Price’s new ‘millionaire’ husband sent me FILTHY sexts weeks before shock wedding I think whole thing is bulls**t

KATIE Price's new husband sent X-rated messages to an influencer just weeks before their wedding. Businessman Lee Andrews called ex-bodybuilding champ Tina Prodromou, 48, a "sexy little beast" last month - and also joked about marrying her months earlier. Single mum-of-two Tina began chatting to Lee, thought to be 41, online in December 2024. The...

Society

26 h. ago Pubs to get £100mn a year support package after business rates U

Treasury set to announce relief for struggling sector after being warned of mass closures and job losses

Economics

32 h. ago Keir Starmer blamed as gig prices set to soar again in new Labour tax grab

Industry bosses have warned that ticket prices for gigs are set to increase again under a new tax plan from the Treasury. Increased business rates could hit punters in the pocket

Economics

3 d. ago Toddler rushed to hospital as helpless mum pleads with Swansea council to take action

Leah Davies has been battling with a damp problem in her home for years but the situation has become so severe that she is now concerned for the health of her three children

Politics

4 d. ago Why did Wetherspoon take mixed grill off menu? Pub chain boss Sir Tim Martin reveals truth behind 'vexed' decision

He stressed the decision to axe the popular dish was a ‘very vexed issue’

Politics

4 d. ago Why did Wetherspoon take mixed grill off the menu? Pub chain boss Sir Tim Martin reveals truth behind 'vexed' decision

He stressed the decision to axe the popular dish was a ‘very vexed issue’

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to budge and limits business rates bailout to pubs despite wider hospitality industry shedding almost 70,000 jobs in a year

The Chancellor insisted pubs faced a 'far different' situation from other businesses such as hotels, restaurants and cafes as she appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Politics

5 d. ago Treasury offices get business rates cut as pubs face surging bills

The revelation has emerged after Rachel Reeves announced sweeping changes to property taxes in November's Budget, which will trigger surging bills for thousands of pubs.

Economics

5 d. ago Treasury offices to receive business rates cut as pubs face jump in bills

The Treasury’s office will see its annual bill decrease by £288,180 in the 2026-27 financial year, analysis has found.

Economics

5 d. ago Gordon Ramsay: Labour’s policies are pushing restaurants over the edge — I’ve never seen it so bad

The changes in business rates spell disaster for an industry already on the brink, says Gordon Ramsay

Events

6 d. ago Hospitality in crisis: Reeves REJECTS calls to extend pubs U

Rachel Reeves delivered a blow to beleaguered hotel and restaurant operators as she signalled that only pubs will receive any help to cope with a surge in business rate bills.

Events

6 d. ago Where has UK inflation increased and fallen? Flights, food prices and more

The prices of some common household goods saw an acceleration of inflation last month

Economics

6 d. ago 'I absolutely love pubs': William highlights importance of local boozers

William praised the role of local boozers in bringing people together and getting them off their phones, saying they were 'crucial' for 'human-to-human contact'.

Politics

6 d. ago Wetherspoon profits hit by 'higher than expected' £45 million costs explosion

Warning came despite a storming 9% rise in sales over Christmas

Economics

6 d. ago Interest rate cut hopes end as inflation jumps to 3.4% in December

The rise in the first since July last year - but inflation is expected to start falling again in the Spring

Economics

7 d. ago Jobs crisis for London as unemployment rate doubles in less than two years

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Events

7 d. ago Raheem Sterling eager to join another London club as Chelsea outcast set to snub Napoli transfer

Raheem Sterling eager to join another London club as Chelsea outcast set to snub Napoli transfer  Goal.com

Sport

7 d. ago Top Highland hotels unite to back ‘help out hospitality’ push this spring

“Upcoming changes to business rates and wage thresholds will make profitability even tougher” – Barry Knight, The Full Range

Politics