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Warning 'pain' of tax hikes to hit jobs and pay rises

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.




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Stamp duty change expected to spark homebuying rush

Nationwide predicts a fifth of first time buyers will pay the tax going forward, affecting activity.




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Treasury should have declared overspend by law - OBR

Its chair says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.




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Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.




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The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.




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New plant captures carbon dioxide for fizzy drinks

The new electricity plant plans to use the gas rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.




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Cemetery reopens after campers move on

The city council says a group of people camping there have accepted help from a charity.




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How England's largest 'fish motorway' actually works

It's taken two years to build and is 200m (656ft) long, but why does the River Trent need a fish pass?




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Rail footbridge closure is 'crazy' says council boss

Access from the bridge to some platforms has been closed on a trial basis.




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Arrest after string of arson attacks in town

Police say a number of cars, a wheelie bin and fence were deliberately set alight.




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'I think it's very sad for an archbishop to resign'

A Nottingham theologian says the resignation of Justin Welby is "unprecedented".




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New Korean restaurant boss shocked by racial abuse

Dima Kim also claims groups of teenagers threw eggs at his restaurant in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire.




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The crashed car that became a five-star attraction

The abandoned vehicle is now listed as a "historical landmark" - with a near perfect rating.




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Unlawful cemetery firework display 'disrespectful'

It scorched the grass and was "simply not appropriate or acceptable", said a council.




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UK rail ticket machines hit by IT glitch

Rail ticket machines across the UK fell out of service during the morning commute.




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Church 'colluded' with sex abuse bishop

Former bishop Peter Ball was jailed for sex offences against 18 teenagers and young men.




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Could an election revolutionise African rugby?

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.




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South Africa football head Jordaan arrested on fraud charges

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.




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'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.




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Staff burnout warning over plan to free NHS beds

Hospital waiting times hit record levels this year raising concerns about the NHS during winter.




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National park says dropping Snowdon name a success

Snowdonia National Park Authority will continue to refer to Wales' tallest mountain as Yr Wyddfa.




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Extreme pressure at old hospital in Covid - doctor

Staff faced anxiety and extreme pressure at Wales' oldest NHS hospital, the UK Covid inquiry hears.




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Second-home campaigners lose bid for rule review

Despite raising £70,000, a group against second home planning permission cannot launch appeal.




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Wales childcare provider business rates scrapped

Registered childcare providers in Wales won't have to pay business rates, says the Welsh government.




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Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.




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Plans to speed up decisions on wind and solar farms

Proposals for renewable energy schemes in Wales could be sped up under new plans.




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Children's voices used to shame hospital smokers

New recorded messages activated by a buzzer may shame smokers into putting out their cigarette.




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Dental care 'critical' amid mouth cancer increase

Bryan Webber says dentists are trained on the signs of mouth cancer, but people must seek help early.




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Spin bowler Virdi leaves Surrey

Off-spinner Amar Virdi leaves Surrey after 15 years at the club.




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Secret Surrey

The man in charge of the spit roast reveals how Gladiator celebrated after the battle.




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'The A245 is a total traffic shambles'

Runnymede and Weybridge MP, Dr Ben Spencer talks traffic, tax, innovation and technology.




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What's new at Wisley?

Changes in access to RHS Wisley with a new bridge on Wisley Lane.




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'She died because of me'

Sara Sharif’s father has accepted “full responsibility” for her death.




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Hopes that film will encourage more foster carers

The film, called Everything, will be shown at the Nova Cinema in Woking on 14 November.




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'Bike theft is putting people off cycling'

New figures show the vast majority of bike thefts reported to police do not result in charges.




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Challenge launched on rejected active travel plans

The plans for London Road had the aim of encouraging more people to take up cycling and walking.




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Doctor in lung disease review under investigation

The General Medical Council says there are interim conditions on the doctor's registration.




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Energy saving measures planned for council homes

Runnymede Borough Council says it plans solar panels and insulation for 169 properties.




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Businesses urged to work together to improve town

A series of sessions are being held to explain how a Business Improvement District (BID) could work.




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Charity asks Deputy PM to call in solar farm plans

CPRE Surrey is opposing planning permission given to University of Surrey to build a solar facility.




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MPs call for probe into 'missing' council complaints

Complaints about Surrey County Council increased by more than 50% between 2022-23 and 2023-24.




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Walk to school over field and railway 'safe route'

Surrey County Council says suitable footwear should be worn as a field on the route can flood.