Workers at the retailers will get a rise above minimum wage as shops battle for staff.
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It would mean the main rate for employees falling from 10% to 8% - which could save the average worker around £450 a year.
He freezes alcohol and fuel duty, and increases taxes on vaping - but Keir Starmer calls it a "last desperate act".
Apple phone sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of the year, according to researcher Counterpoint.
Apple phone sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of the year, according to researcher Counterpoint.
A demand for vinyl is credited with there being 122 more owner-run music shops than there were in 2014.
The ruling in January caused controversy, with the singer calling the ban "double standards".
The ruling in January caused controversy, with the singer calling the ban "double standards".
The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.
The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.
