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Low-paid jobs at risk from Labour’s tax increases on businesses
Cliff Nicholls runs two trampoline parks and indoor play centres: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He’s already feeling the pressure from the government’s latest budget measures and has been forced to abandon further investment plans.
Payments watchdog could be abolished in PM’s purge of regulators
Britain’s payments watchdog is expected to be abolished as part of a purge of regulators being thrashed out in Whitehall.
Farage relinquishes majority control of Reform UK
Nigel Farage has given up sole control of Reform UK, with the party’s members now being “handed over ownership” following a vote last year, according to its chairman.
More pressure to raise taxes or cut spending – despite record budget surplus
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is coming under increased pressure to raise taxes or cut public spending as official figures show government borrowing was more expensive than expected, and tax revenue fell below expectations.
Redundancies, poor results and fan fury: A look at Manchester United’s difficult year
What happens when you put a boyhood fan in charge of their club?
Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, court rules
The Birkenstock sandal is recognisable for its big buckles, wide-straps, and cork-made sole. But the shoes do not qualify as works of art, Germany’s highest civil court has ruled.