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Council says no to restaurant’s glazed extension to ‘protect the appearance and character of the Promenade’
Planners have rejected a Blackpool restaurant’s application to retain its glazed extension, saying the building conflicts with policies aimed at preserving the character of the Promenade. The Eating Inn in South Shore had submitted a revised application after a previous proposal was turned down, hoping to win over town hall planners. The retrospective application for …
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High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs
Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.Sky News has learnt that some of Britain’s biggest chains – which also include J Sainsbury, Morrisons and Kingfisher-owned B&Q …
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High Court backs Michael Gove’s decision on ‘The Slab’ redevelopment
The High Court has ruled in favour of former Secretary of State Michael Gove’s approval for the redevelopment of London’s South Bank. Mitsubishi Estate received planning permission earlier this year from Gove, who was then Secretary of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, to transform 72 Upper Ground, the old ITV headquarters, as reported by City …
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In a time of change Sky News spent a critical year on a farm
Many months before farmers found themselves on the front pages of newspapers, after protesting in Whitehall against the new government’s inheritance tax rules, we at Sky News embarked upon a project.Most of our reports are relatively short affairs, recorded and edited for the evening news. We capture snapshots of life in households, businesses and communities …
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Top European clubs body dismisses ‘disruptive’ Super League revival bid
The group which represents hundreds of European football teams including Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich has dismissed the latest bid to revive a European Super League project as a “disruptive” campaign led by “separatist self-interested clubs”.Sky News has obtained a memo circulated to the board of the European Club Association (ECA) by its chairman, …
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Vinted boss says cost of living crisis has ‘boosted’ secondhand industry
The cost of living crisis has “boosted” the secondhand industry, Sky News has been told, as more than £2bn is spent on pre-loved gifts this Christmas.Adam Jay, CEO of Vinted Marketplace, said the “trend” in buying pre-loved was “happening anyway” but described rising costs elsewhere as a possible “accelerator”. “I’m sure the cost of living …
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UK retail sales rise slightly in November amid concern over golden quarter
UK supermarkets have provided a boost to retail sales in November, despite a significant decline in clothing store revenue. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a modest 0.2% increase in retail sales last month, a recovery from October’s 0.7% decrease. However, the uplift fell short of economists’ forecasts and raises concerns about a challenging …
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Welsh visitor tax plans spark anger in local tourism industry: ‘We’ll be clobbered by it’
The rugged mountains, limestone caves and spectacular waterfalls of Bannau Brycheiniog – the Brecon Beacons – attract visitors from all over the world.Tourism is a vital part of the local economy. But local attractions say the industry would be devastated by the Welsh government’s plans for a nightly visitor tax. “In an area like this …
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Government borrowing in November hits three-year low
Government borrowing in November was the lowest for that month in three years, according to official figures.November borrowing was £3.4bn less than the same time last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The state borrowed £11.2bn more than it took in last month. The deficit fall was not anticipated by analysts who had …
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month – official figures
The UK’s retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.Retail sales rose just 0.2% last month despite discounting events in the run-up to Black Friday. It followed a 0.7% fall seen in October, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Sales growth …
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Car production falls for ninth month in a row – after worst November since 1980
UK car manufacturing fell again in November, the ninth month of decline in a row, according to industry data.A total of 64,216 cars were produced in UK factories last month, 27,711 fewer than in November last year – a 30% drop, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures …
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Efune races to salvage Telegraph deal as exclusivity period ends
The owner of the New York Sun is racing to salvage a £550m takeover of The Daily Telegraph after a period of exclusive negotiations to clinch a deal came to an end.Sky News has learnt that Dovid Efune is in London for talks with Telegraph executives, investors and advisers on the transaction amid growing uncertainty …

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