A huge “snow bomb” stretching an estimated 330 miles is forecast to strike the UK next week, bringing widespread snowfall across Wales and Scotland on 5 December. New projections suggest parts of the country could be hit by up to five inches of snow as Arctic air sweeps south during the afternoon and intensifies into […]
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More than 14,000 families were hit with unexpected inheritance tax bills last year after falling foul of the seven year gifting rule, newly released figures reveal. Data obtained through a freedom of information request shows that 14,030 gifts became liable for inheritance tax in 2022 to 2023 because the person who made the gift died
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Directors’ confidence in the UK economy, already close to its lowest recorded level, has fallen even further after last week’s budget, with hiring and investment expectations dropping to figures last seen during the pandemic. The Institute of Directors’ latest economic confidence index, which measures business leaders’ outlook for the UK economy, stood at –73 in
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Nitrous oxide, widely recognised as laughing gas, may help ease severe depression, according to a new review of clinical research. The analysis, published in the journal eBioMedicine, examined evidence from a series of studies that tested medically supervised nitrous oxide in adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder and treatment resistant depression. Almost half of patients
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O2 has switched on its new 5G Standalone network in Norfolk, marking the rollout of what the company calls its most advanced mobile service to date. Residents across the county can now access at least 90 per cent outdoor coverage, with key hubs established in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and Thetford. The upgraded network
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Large parts of England are preparing for a spell of wintry weather as forecast models suggest the country could see up to eight inches of snow in the coming days. Data from WXCharts, based on the GFS model, indicates a significant shift in conditions from 1 December, with maps turning white from the Scottish Highlands
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Homeowners with properties valued above £2 million will face significantly higher council tax bills under plans unveiled by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. The new “high-value council tax surcharge” will be introduced in 2028, following a mass property revaluation, and is expected to generate additional revenue from some of the country’s wealthiest homeowners. The surcharge will
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to target workers, savers and pensioners in her new budget, introducing more than a dozen tax rises as she attempts to close a £30 billion gap in the public finances. Reeves will argue that the increases are “fair and necessary”, saying they are essential to protect NHS funding and welfare
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Thousands of second-home owners could see council tax bills soar to around £13,700 a year under Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s proposed mansion tax. Research by estate agency Hamptons suggests that over 3,300 second homes could be directly affected. The surcharge will target properties valued at more than £2 million, while the government estimates around 100,000 of
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The medieval market town of Diss in Norfolk, once a bustling commercial hub, now bears the marks of economic struggle. Its winding streets are increasingly lined with boarded-up shops, as local businesses grapple with rising costs. Bakers, family-run farms, and café owners are blaming last year’s national insurance increases, soaring business rates, and a higher
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