The Guardian
Pubs, Bars Report 'Burnham Bounce' in Optimism, Still Want the Actual Money
Pubs and bars feel a 'Burnham bounce' in optimism, but they're still crying into their pints about VAT and business rates.
2026-08-26
The Guardian
2026-07-25
BBC Business
New Government's Spending Spree: VAT Cuts and Bus Fare Caps, But What About That Tax Threshold Everyone's Mad About?
New government cuts VAT and caps bus fares, but ignores frozen tax thresholds; nearly 2 million households in water poverty; and most over-45s prefer giving money before death.
2026-04-30
BBC Business
Premier Inn Owner to Cut 3,800 Jobs, Because Nothing Says ‘Good Night’ Like a Pink Slip
Whitbread says it will cut 3,800 jobs and revamp its restaurants to save £250m, because nothing ruins a good night's sleep like a redundancy letter.
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