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The Spring Statement includes the latest economic and fiscal forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and a parliamentary address from the chancellor, looking at plans to balance the books in the face of weak economic growth and mounting debt interest costs. She has committed to one major economic event – the Budget – each year, to “give families and businesses stability and certainty on tax and spending changes”. That means  we aren’t expecting big policy announcements on March 26, but that’s not stopping them being made beforehand. This includes benefit reforms branded the biggest shake-up to the welfare system in a…

As the sunshine slowly but surely returns, for many Brits, this means the season of outdoor pints is finally here. However, this year it’s coinciding with a major change in pub licensing rules.As of 1st April, pubs will no longer be permitted to sell takeaway drinks to be enjoyed off-premises, as a pandemic-era rule is reversed. The rule change will give Brits just over a week to get a final round in.The announcement has been met with backlash from the hospitality industry amid a string of bad news for UK pubs.Why is the Government banning takeaway pints?During the pandemic, a…

Monday 24 March 2025 1:03 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Morrisons has announced that 365 jobs have been put at risk of being lost. Supermarket giant Morrisons has put 365 jobs at risk after it revealed plans to close more than 50 of its cafes. The Yorkshire-headquartered chain said 52 of its cafes, 17 convenience stores and dozens of meat and fish counters at its shops are slated for closure. Morrisons said the closures are part of a “wide-ranging” review of the business.…

The sinkhole was found on Cowcaddens Road, a key route through the city centre, by third-party workers carrying out street improvement works. Scottish Water was called in to carry out emergency repairs. (Image: Gordon Terris) READ MORE: Hundreds of jobs at risk as Morrisons to close dozens of services READ MORE: Co-op worker ‘threatened’ by gang of youths – enquiries are ongoing The road, which was already reduced to one lane in each direction, was closed to all westbound traffic from its junction with Port Dundas Road and West Nile Street. (Image: Gordon Terris) A Scottish Water spokeswoman said: “The void is…

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Multiple emergency vehicles were spotted in Bromley Road near Southend Lane at around 3pm today (March 22). A picture, obtained by the News Shopper, shows several ambulances and fire engines surrounding a car. Closures have been put in place as the incident is being dealt with. The nature of the incident is unknown. We have contacted Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade for further information. Source link

Goalkeeper Glenn Morris starred for Gillingham on Saturday and would be getting a new deal if his current manager had a say.John Coleman’s only on a contract to manage the Gills until the end of this season but he didn’t have to think long when asked if he’d want Morris with him for another campaign.Glenn Morris starred for the Gills against Walsall on Saturday Picture: @Julian_KPI“Oh yeah, 100%,” said Coleman. Morris, like his manager, is out of contract at the end of this season.“You’d have him in the club, you’d have him for his presence.”Morris kept his 11th clean sheet…

Vote for your star man in KentOnline’s team of the week.Congratulations to Snodland defender Sonny Jackson, who won last week’s poll with a hefty 46% of the vote after his performance in their 3-0 win at Lordswood.Have a look at today’s XI and pick your favourite at the bottom of the page.Glenn Morris made several top saves to secure his 11th clean sheet of the season as Gillingham held League 2 leaders Walsall to a goalless draw.Roman Charles-Cook helped Dover to a clean sheet in a 1-0 Isthmian Premier win over Dulwich Hamlet and was a threat going forward, especially…

Location : The M55 westbound between junctions J2 and J3 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 24 March 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 24 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. Source link

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. The Government has committed to increasing the licence fee in line with inflation each year until 2027, starting with a rise from £169.50 to £174.50 next month. That rise follows years in which the licence fee was first frozen and then increased at a slower rate than the BBC expected, leaving the corporation increasingly cash-strapped. However, ahead of the increase, you could be entitled to a refund on the cost of your…