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Labour has delivered a 20% cut in business rates for the pubs, clubs and live music venues.

Bridget Phillipson MP: Labour is doing things differently to give people more br...

Vaping Products Duty will tax e-liquid at a flat rate of 22p per millilitre plus 20 per cent VAT

The cost of vaping to rise when new tax law comes in

The launch of Labour's general election manifesto in June 2024, which MP Sharon Hodgson says has led to many changes for the better. Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images

Sharon Hodgson MP: Two years on: the difference a Labour Government makes

Nemesis Reborn has returned as one of Alton Towers’ headline thrill rides after its major rebuild

Summer VAT move could cut family attraction costs

Kelly Jordan, R3 chair

Glimmer of hope for North East businesses says R3 as it responds to government i...

Binns food hall was selling Armour steak and onions for 20 pence for a 15 ounce tin in 1975.

11 things you could buy in Sunderland for under £1 in 1975

Prime Minister warned not to overlooked rural households

Prime Minister warned not to overlook the 16,000 oil heated homes in County Durh...

Businesses are being offered laptops for tiny prices in the Raylo Business summer sale

Leasing laptops from just £5/month in Raylo Business summer sale

TikTok is obsessed with Tesco’s new birthday cake sandwich after this summer has created a supermarket competition for the best sweet sandwich

I tried the viral Tesco birthday cake sandwich

VAT may still apply to many fees paid in advance, even before July 29 last year

Private school parents 'paid millions to dodge fee hike'

Rachel Reeves pictured during a visit to the St Fergus Gas Plant in St Fergus, northern Scotland on August 1, 2025 (Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Possible tax rises coming in next Budget - what they may mean for you

Viral M&S sandwich is totally worth the hype

I tried the viral M&S strawberry sandwich - here are my thoughts

Some families say they will be priced out of private education after schools started getting charged VAT on fees

Private schools lose VAT legal challenge - what it means for parents

Solar panels - smart move (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Be energy smart install solar panels today

Bookkeeping needn't be a pain if you have the right software

90% off QuickBooks deal makes bookkeeping a breeze

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal
A 90%-off special offer from an award-winning software firm has made it cheaper than ever for businesses to manage their books online
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The best business software can save you hours every week. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Quickbooks offers 90% off - as Lampard becomes their brand ambassador

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

Private school fees could go up an average of more than £3,000 per year, new research warns

Private schools fees may rise 'thousands' for parents, as VAT kicks in

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

Heat pumps are pricey - but there’s some big savings to be had and they can pay off in the long run

I priced up a heat pump to replace my groaning gas boiler

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Newcastle Crown Court.

Handyman pocketed £140,000 in 'easy' VAT scam

How much wine, beer & spirits will cost after government tax increase

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79
Superdrug is cutting the cost of 41 sun care items by 20 percent this summer
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Comments from Dave Watson's wife Penny led to a barrage of criticism of SAFC on social media.

Sunderland AFC reacts to criticism

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two people fell into vat of chocolate

Here’s where to get the best deals for National Pizza Day.

Five places to get cheap pizza on National Pizza Day

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming in Autumn Statement

These are some of the options for Sunderland drivers who are looking for an MOT centre.

The Sunderland garages where you can get an MOT

Chancellor urged to slash VAT on public EV charging

Public EV charging hits £1 per kWh as Osprey hikes prices by 50%

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Campaigners demand 25p fuel duty cut to ease cost of living crisis

Greggs set to extend opening hours and delivery services - but prices could rise

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Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high

Energy crisis pushing more people in to debt

Recent world events have created a surge in demand for renewable energy.

Surge in demand for solar panels

These are the top 15 ways Brits are caught out financially on holiday

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

Price of Tesco sanitary pads doubles - here’s where to find the cheapest product...

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Forecourt fuel thefts jump 200% as petrol prices soar

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Calls to cut VAT on fuel as petrol price set to hit £1.60 a litre

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Sunderland swim school launches new scheme for low-income families

Government urged to cut VAT on public EV charging

Drivers overcharged £156 million for fuel in December as retailers failed to pass on wholesale savings (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Drivers overcharged £156 million for fuel in December as retailers failed to pas...

Martin Lewis is urging the government to intervene now to avoid a crisis in the energy market (Photo: ITV)

Rising energy bills could lead to ‘eat or heat’ dilema for households

Land Rover Defender V8 & 110 Hard Top review: Chalk and cheese 4x4s

Where to find the cheapest fuel as prices soar 30p per litre in a year

Diesel price rockets to all-time high as oil costs climb

Petrol prices reach new record high

Calls for tax cut as petrol prices hit 9-year high

The discount will be available at 870 pubs to mark Tax Equality Day on 23 September (Photo: Getty Images)

Wetherspoons is slashing food and drink prices by 7.5% for one day only

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