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50 pubs a month either closed or repurposed in first half of 2024
The data for England and Wales showed the number of pubs, including those which are vacant or to let, fell to 39,096 at the end of June.
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High levels of growth unlikely to reduce poverty, charity warns Government
The JRF said its analysis showed the ‘risks of the Government’s decision to pursue economic growth before improving the lives of families’.
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Toilet seats designed by Boy George and Harry Hill to be auctioned for WaterAid
Toilet seats designed by artists and celebrities including comedian Harry Hill and singer Boy George are to be auctioned for charity WaterAid. The Best In The House art collection, which includes a ...
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Phil Wang: I wouldn’t be a comedian if I wasn’t mixed heritage
Comedian Phil Wang has said his mixed British and Malaysian heritage is “central” to his comedy – and believes he would not have chosen a career in stand-up without having dual-cultures.
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Labour could face defeat at next election without losing single vote – research
Labour needs to increase its vote share to avoid becoming a one-term government or being forced into coalition with others, the research suggests.
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Call to put gardens at heart of housebuilding push for nature and climate
RHS argues gardens’ contribution to wildlife should be included in measures to ensure new developments boost biodiversity.
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Amber warning for heavy rain to come into force as wet weather continues
An amber weather warning for heavy rain is set to come into force as the wet weather that has plagued parts of the UK continues. Thunder, lightning and hail marked the official end to summer over the ...
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Fuel prices plummeting at fastest rate of the year so far
Average prices for both petrol and diesel across UK forecourts are nearly 7p per litre cheaper than a month ago.
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Met Police launch Race Action Plan to rebuild trust with black community
The Metropolitan Police have launched the latest steps to try to rebuild trust with London’s black community which has been “let down” over a number of years. Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said ...
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Scotland being ‘held back’ by SNP – Sarwar
Scotland is being “held back” by an SNP government that is failing Scots as the country cries out for change, Anas Sarwar will tell the Labour party conference. The Scottish Labour leader will say ...
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UK and Welsh governments to collaborate on tackling NHS waiting lists
The UK and Welsh governments will collaborate on health care for the first time in an effort to drive down waiting lists on both sides of the border, Labour is set to announce. Welsh Secretary Jo ...
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Stephen Flynn urges Chancellor to ‘put down the axe’
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Chancellor to “put down the axe” and deliver investment to stimulate economic growth. Mr Flynn said that Rachel Reeves is “repeating the Tories’ ...