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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms ‘left out in the cold’

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms ‘left out in the cold’

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits $100

The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs ‘a first step’

Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef

Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.

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Airport drop-off fees up by a third – here are the priciest

The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.