3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (564+ words) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to impose tourist taxes will be “hugely damaging” and a “kick in the teeth” for the hospitality industry, hotel and tourism firms have warned. Premier Inn owner Whitbread and Butlin’s are among major…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1313+ words) Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said “Britain will continue to act in support of our values” after his Government triggered a diplomatic row by announcing sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements. Mr Burnham said the action is aimed “not at…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (821+ words) A Forest pub will become a “honeypot” for late-night drinkers if its new hours are approved, a licensing meeting has heard. As reported, pub chain Wetherspoon is facing a backlash over plans to serve earlier pints and stay open later…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (623+ words) The former colleague of a killer policeman who has launched a petition to prevent his potential early release from jail has said letting him out would send the wrong message about violence against women and girls. Timothy Brehmer, then 41, of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (819+ words) A housing minister has rejected suggestions that Andy Burnham has failed to his keep promises on council housing, as the Government unveiled a nearly £10 billion plan to boost “genuinely affordable homes”. The Prime Minister has pledged to carry out the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (772+ words) A father who died alongside his wife and teenage daughter after entering the sea off the Sussex coast was a Palestinian refugee called Hossam Al-Khawas. Mr Al-Khawas, named by the Palestinian embassy on Wednesday, is thought to have gone into…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (483+ words) Household energy prices are set increase again to the highest level for three years heading into winter, according to new forecasts. Bills are due to increase despite the Prime Minister’s plan to remove VAT from household electricity bills from October....