Inheritance tax reforms having ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming – Swinney
Inheritance tax reforms introduced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget are already having a “chilling effect” on farming and rural businesses in Scotland, John Swinney has said. Speaking ahead of an…
Toy industry seeing ‘remarkable resurgence’ ahead of Christmas, figures show
The UK toy industry is seeing a “remarkable resurgence” ahead of Christmas, driven by the “kidult” trend and nostalgia-fuelled buying, figures suggest.
Plans to fine social media bosses who do not delete adverts for illegal knives
Social media bosses who fail to stop illegal knives being advertised on their sites could face £10,000 fines from police under Government plans. The Home Office said the proposed measures,…
Youth club closures led to increased offending and worse GCSE results – IFS
Youth club closures during the 2010s led to increased offending and worse GCSE results, a report has suggested. The impact on educational outcomes as a result of the closures was…
Second ad for artificial grass firm banned for objectifying women
An artificial grass firm has been ordered to take down a second billboard poster after it was found to demean and objectify women.
Majority support change to assisted dying law – survey
The majority of people support legislating assisted dying in England, according to a poll. But there are certain caveats linked to the support – including the implementation of safeguards to…
Isolation heightens ‘threat vigilance’ in teenagers, study suggests
Teenagers who spend time cooped up in their bedrooms may be more prone to feeling threatened, research suggests. A new study found that people in their late teens experience an…
Post Office to close 115 branches across UK: ‘Nail in the coffin for cash services!’
The Post Office is set to announce the closure of 115 branches across Britain and cut up to 1,000 head office jobs in a major shake-up of its operations. This…
Southport stabbings suspect due to appear in court
The 18-year-old accused of killing three children in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class is due to appear in court. Axel Rudakubana, of Banks, Lancashire, is charged…
Ninja launches Black Friday sale, with award-winning air fryers cut to £69 in limited-time deals
Don’t worry — you haven’t overslept. Black Friday doesn’t technically arrive until November 29, but that hasn’t stopped Ninja unleashing its feverishly-anticipated deals ahead of schedule. Yes, the Ninja Black…