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A tourism tax of £1.25 per night could be introduced in Wales from 2027, according to recent reports. Visitors to hotels, B&Bs, and self-catered accommodations would pay the visitor tax if councils decide to implement it in their respective areas. Hostels and campsites will be charged at a lower rate of 75p. The Welsh government… Continue reading Wales tourism tax: £1.25 per night charge could start in 2027

But it turned out that the message was there all along.” Bradford’s success allowed her to indulge in her love of the finer things in life. She became a collector of rare books, dolls and antiques, and filled her London home with art – including works by Matisse and Picasso – and exquisite jewellery. She… Continue reading Barbara Taylor Bradford obituary: An author of substance

Renowned author Barbara Taylor Bradford, famed for her best-selling book A Woman of Substance, has passed away at the age of 91. Bradford authored 40 novels throughout her lifetime, which spanned over 40 years. A Woman of Substance, released in 1979, sold 30 million copies and resulted in seven sequels, in addition to a television… Continue reading Barbara Taylor Bradford: A Woman of Substance author dies at 91

Wales has been hit by severe flooding due to Storm Bert, which has caused politicians and residents alike to criticise the level and timing of weather warnings. Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf council, expressed his surprise at only a yellow weather warning being put in place, saying an amber warning was expected. Rhondda… Continue reading Pontypridd residents angry after Storm Bert causes flooding

Police have confirmed that an eight-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man have been seriously injured in a shooting. The incident occurred on Sunday at around 5:30 pm on Southern Row in Ladbroke Grove. Both victims have been taken to hospital and the girl is currently in stable condition with non life-threatening injuries. However, the condition… Continue reading Girl, 8, seriously injured in Ladbroke Grove double shooting

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has stated that tax hikes in the recent budget have made it more difficult for companies to hire new talent. The changes, including an increase to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and Inheritance Tax, have been accused of causing a negative impact on business investment by the boss of the… Continue reading Budget tax rises will make it harder to hire, says CBI

A Northampton railway worker, Elliott Badger, has attracted the support of a group of train enthusiasts who have supported his ambition of collecting train tickets from every station in the UK. Badger began his ambitious All Aboard to Northampton project in 2020 and managed to acquire 2,100 tickets that provided over 600 short of the… Continue reading Enthusiasts help Northampton railway worker's ticket project

The Scottish government is set to receive an additional £300m to cover the increase in employer National Insurance contributions, according to sources cited by the BBC. Treasury officials are reported to have informed their Edinburgh counterparts that between £295m and £330m would be available, though the Scottish government maintains that the tax hike would cost… Continue reading Treasury to give Scotland £300m as tax hike compensation

Liverpool is set to welcome back the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, which will receive a civic honour when it arrives on 2 December. This will be the first time in four years that the ship has visited the city. The ship will be docked at the Cruise Liner Terminal on… Continue reading HMS Prince of Wales to get freedom of city on Liverpool return

Simon Ayres, a developer based in Cornwall, UK, has purchased a former public toilet block from the local council for £169,000. Despite the fact that the building no longer contains working toilets, Ayres was attracted by its views of St Michael’s Mount and Mounts Bay. He now plans to install a new unisex toilet block,… Continue reading Cornwall developer plans to turn £169k into new cafe