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Premier League clubs face tax hikes after stadiums hit in Budget
Premier League football clubs are set to face sharp rises in the taxes on their stadiums next year, with Arsenal and Manchester United among those facing much higher bills.
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Festive welcome ready for German president from King and Queen at Windsor Castle
The King and Queen are welcoming the German president to Windsor Castle on Wednesday for a festive state visit.
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Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid continued Budget questions
Sir Keir Starmer is to face MPs’ questions about the consequences of the Budget after a report warned of the impact of tax hikes on the British economy over the next two years.
Postcode lottery leads to ‘uneven’ care for children with brain cancer – report
Children with brain tumours face “uneven” NHS care depending on where they live, according to a new report.
Rate of business closures in the UK falls to lowest level since 2016
The rate of businesses closing their doors in the UK last year was the lowest level since 2016, recent figures show.
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned for exaggerating sustainability claims
Ads for Nike, Superdry and Lacoste have been banned in the UK for exaggerating the environmental benefits of their products and misleading customers.
Betway ad featuring Sir Lewis Hamilton banned for appeal to under-18s
An ad for gambling firm Betway featuring Sir Lewis Hamilton has been banned for the likelihood it would strongly appeal to under 18-year-olds.
No conspiracy but ‘systemic failures’ in collapsed China spy case, report finds
“Systemic failures” rather than a conspiracy to sabotage the prosecution led to the collapse of a case against two alleged Chinese spies, a parliamentary inquiry has concluded.
Sales of jacket potatoes and butter soar as Waitrose costumers shun UPFs
Sales of jacket potatoes, butter and full-fat products have soared this year as consumers turn away from ultra-processed foods and seek out flavour, according to Waitrose.
I'm A Celeb fans furious with ousted star as they drop huge bombshell during exit
ITV viewers saw another person leave the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here camp on Tuesday night
I’m A Celeb viewers make same demand as they slam huge 'change'
ITV viewers have issued the same complaint following the latest I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Bushtucker Trial.
Reform and Tories insist there is no plan for merger before next election
Reform UK and the Tories have insisted they have no plans for an agreement or merger ahead of the next election.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine productive but work remains, says Russian adviser
Talks between Russia and the US on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were productive, but much work remains, a senior adviser to Russian president Vladimir Putin told reporters.
'Drink or drug drive and you're risking lives' says PSNI as number of arrests so far in 2025 revealed
The figures come as police launch annual winter anti-drink and drug driving campaign.
Serial burglar jailed for spate of robberies in Belfast city centre
Prosecutors said the 34-year-old burgled the Belfast Tattoo Studio, Bootleggers, SS Moore, Nice Sip, Spoon Street and The National Cafe
Council U-turn on busker and preacher noise rules for Belfast city centre
Parties who let draft byelaws pass at committee last month have rejected them outright
I'm A Celeb viewers 'forget' star is on show as they blast them for 'coasting'
One star on this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! has left ITV viewers left less than impressed.
Jewel-studded Faberge egg sells for record £22.9m at London auction
A jewel-studded Easter gift for the mother of Russia’s last emperor has sold for a record £22.9 million in London.
I'm A Celeb's Vogue Williams brands Kelly Brook a 'snake' after sweet snatching
Vogue Williams was the third celebrity to be evicted from the I'm A Celebrity jungle and she didn't hold back when she learned the truth about her campmates