Friday, 18 April 2025

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary

The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual.

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Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks

The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.

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Reform and Greens aim high in volatile mayoral contests

Smaller parties are looking to cause an upset in mayoral contests in Hull and the West of England.

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Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises

Fire services across England say they will struggle to meet the cost of a rise in employer National Insurance.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...