Joint statement by lobby groups calls on chancellor to make Covid-era rates relief for hospitality permanentReeves could make it easier for pubs to sell beers from local breweriesThe Guardian view on ‘indie beer’:...
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Read MoreMonthly increase of 0.2% after surge in high street and online spending offers relief for government A surge in high street and online spending helped Britain’s economy return to growth in January, boosting hopes that the...
Read MoreComparing actual economic growth across UK cities with pre-2010 trends shows Aberdeen £45,000 poorer, with Burnley next at £28,000People in Aberdeen are a total of £45,000 worse off since 2010 after suffering...
Read MoreEY Item Club report hands PM new year boost with prediction that inflation drop will allow interest rates to fall to 4% by year endThe UK economy will benefit from falling inflation and lower interest rates in the second half of...
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MPs vote to give leave to bring in private
As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the
Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to
Members of the national assembly banned from entering building
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but
Change in schedule comes after Wallace stepped back from
Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote,
Tougher guidance in England and Wales will also prevent
Minister for safeguarding unveils measures including ‘right to know’,