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Shop numbers return to growth after years of decline, say experts

However, England and Wales have still seen more than 6,000 retail premises vanish from local communities over the past five years.

Evening Standard

British high streets show signs of recovery despite thousands of shop closures

More than 6,000 retail premises have vanished from communities across England and Wales in the last five years

The Independent UK

The UK has highest property tax burden of any major economy: ‘Not a marginal difference’

Global tax firm Ryan found that the UK ranks first globally for the property taxes as a share of gross domestic product (GDP)

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UK has highest property tax burden of top economies, says report

Tax firm Ryan’s report found that the UK ranks first globally for the property taxes as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).

Evening Standard

Appalachian Man pulls into his driveway and noticed the lights were on in his shed. Then his dog appeared outside — who was locked inside the house

The only thing worse than living with a ghost is to have an unknown person pretend to be one, and in Ryan’s (@poorjustryan) case, TikTok is divided. Ryan definitely thinks his house is haunted. While the internet is definitely spooked, many believe that it may be a classic case of…

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April to bring price hikes as Keir Starmer touts measures to ease cost of living

The Prime Minister pointed to a 7% drop in the price most households pay for energy from Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Around £1.8bn in business rates predicted to be handed back to firms

An FOI has shown that modelling by the Treasury has indicated it expects significant rebates in the face of changes to business rates valuations.

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Ryanair sees profit slump after Italian anti-competition fine

The €256mn fine imposed in December by Italy’s antitrust authority weighed heavily on third-quarter results for the current fiscal year.

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

‘Big Idiot’ boost: Ryanair cashes in as Musk feud takes off on X

A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares.

Euronews

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary brands Musk’s X a ‘cesspit’ in ongoing row with tech billionaire

It comes after Elon Musk floated the idea of buying the budget airline

The Independent UK

Elon Musk suggests he could buy Ryanair amid spat with boss Michael O’Leary

Mr O’Leary called the Tesla founder an idiot in a row over WiFi on the airline’s planes.

Evening Standard

Musk asks if he should buy Ryanair after demanding CEO Michael O’Leary is fired

The outspoken Ryanair boss called Elon Musk an ‘idiot’ who knows nothing about flights

The Independent UK

Starmer admits pubs will ‘struggle’ after Chancellor’s tax raid as over 360 shut for good last year

Bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels and music venues are among the businesses facing much higher bills as part of double whammy tax raids

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All the London pubs that have closed down in the past year as new data suggests pub industry in grave trouble

In total, 366 pubs closed over the past year

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One pub a day closed permanently in England and Wales in 2025

Data shows 366 pubs have been demolished or converted for other uses this year as cost pressures take toll on sector

Evening Standard

One pub a day shut for good in 2025 as cost pressures bite

The overall number of pubs in England and Wales fell to 38,623 from 38,989 a year earlier.

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Why one British pub a day closed for good in 2025

The overall number of pubs in England and Wales fell to 38,623 from 38,989

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The well-loved establishment shut for good between Christmas and New Year

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Rachel Reeves Budget Update: Why UK Holidaymakers Face 'Inevitable' Airfare Hikes

UK holidaymakers face soaring ticket prices as regional airports warn 'unprecedented' business rate hikes will push costs onto passengers, doubling some tax bills.

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Air fare price warnings mount as regional airports set for rocketing tax bills

Regional airports are among those facing the steepest increases in business rates in the UK amid an overhaul of the way the tax is calculated.

The Independent UK

Air fare price warning for regional airports across the UK

Most airports will see their bills more than double over the next three years

Evening Standard

Christmas attractions face sharp rise in property taxes after Budget

However, other major retail destinations and Christmas shopping locations, such as Harrods, will see their payments fall.

The Independent UK

UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

The Independent UK

Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Analysis of official government data has found valuations of big arenas in the UK will rise by up to 300%, sending tax bills surging.

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