Bars and restaurants ‘at risk of closure’ this Christmas amid rising costs and lack of parties

Hotels, pubs and restaurants facing third consecutive festive wipeout amid soaring costs.

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Number of serious burns from hot water bottles double in last five years
by Victoria Pease on 14 March 2025 at 12:08
While NHS trust guidance says hot water bottles have a two year lifespan, ITV News found some being sold by a variety of retailers were already older than that.
Around 9,000 jobs to be cut as PM abolishes NHS England to ‘cut bureaucracy’
by Holly Lennon on 14 March 2025 at 11:56
Starmer says the move will bring management of the health service 'back into democratic control'.
ScotRail powers train with vegetable oil as alternative to diesel in trial
by Holly Lennon on 14 March 2025 at 11:41
The train will continue to carry passengers throughout the 12-week project.