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Andy Burnham to cut tax for pubs, clubs and live music in England and make vape shops pay more – business live9:05 Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as government says it will review reliefs for ‘anti-social’ businesses A bit more from the Night Times Industries Association lobby group, which is also wary of the small print – while welcoming the broad policy. Michael Kill , its chief executive, said he wanted to know in particular which live music venues would be excluded. He… Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview8:32 One Nation leader labels family violence leave ‘ridiculous’ and decries ‘woke’ support of women’s rights in November podcast Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson has described paid leave for those experiencing family and domestic violence as “ridiculous”, and suggested the issue is taking police away from “real crime”, calling for the family law system to be… ‘Cockroach’ protests: India’s Modi promises to punish corrupt officials in bid to quell anger8:32 Prime minister says ‘those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared’ as exam leaks scandal spirals into widespread anger with his government Narendra Modi has said he will set up “fast track courts” to expedite the punishment of corrupt officials who leaked examination papers,as India’s prime minister seeks to quell the youth-led “cockroach” protest movement that has rocked Delh… Business rates to be cut by 20% for England pubs, clubs and music venues8:00 No 10 announces reprieve after Andy Burnham previously pledged to raise tax from e-commerce warehouses and channel it to cutting hospitality sector’s bills Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced. The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses and is expected to save a typical pub ab… Total solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city7:28 Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand Hotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zealand city of Dunedin as it prepares for the region’s first total solar eclipse in more than 850 years. At 4.17pm on 22 July 2028, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a roughly 100km-wide shadowy band across p… ‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis6:24 Exclusive: Darren Rosheski won NHS payout over partner Helen Dutton’s death from rectal cancer after GP misjudged her symptoms “I remember the doctor, after he’d examined Helen and found a large lump in her colon, saying ‘it’s very sinister – we need to bring you in to be investigated.” Darren Rosheski is recalling the moment a consultant doctor at Tameside hospital broke the news to his partner,… Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game6:24 Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed Orcas have been observed ramming into giant fish so hard that the prey explode, possibly as a form of gory entertainment. On several occasions, orcas were observed to hold sunfish in their jaws while a second whale smashed into the target at high speed, causing it to break into thousands of… US senator wants urgent answers from Barclays over Jes Staley’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein6:24 Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren says it is unclear how bank failed to uncover former CEO’s links with sex offender The leading US senator Elizabeth Warren has called for urgent answers from Barclays over what she claimed was its “apparent failure to meaningfully investigate” ties between the bank’s former boss, Jes Staley, and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter sent privately to Barcl… Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests3:44 Shooting happened on street in popular neighborhood lined with restaurants, bars, shops and homes A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man Wednesday in an incident that was captured on cellphone footage, sparking local protests . John Patterson, the Madison police chief, acknowledged the shooting at a news conference, but stressed footage circulating was just one perspective … Possible bloodstains were detected at D4vd’s home, law enforcement testify2:10 Gory details about tarp, mats and inflatable pool come to light during hearing over death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez At singer D4vd’s former Hollywood Hills home, law enforcement detected possible bloodstains – invisible to the naked eye – on items including a green tarp, black rubber mats and a crumpled inflatable pool that had the odor of fresh laundry. The gory details came to light on Wednesday, the second day of a hearing to determine whether there was probable cause for the musician, whos… One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust1:38 More than 70 attacks have been recorded over past year, including acts of violence, property damage and vandalism One mosque is attacked in Britain every five days, according to new data released by the government’s partner for monitoring anti-Muslim hatred. More than 70 attacks on mosques in the UK have been recorded over the past year, which include acts of intimidation, violence, property dama… Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Red Sea tankers as US launches 12th night of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live1:06 US military says it is degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in strait of Hormuz; Houthis say tankers violated their blockade; US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia Welcome to our live coverage of the continuing crisis in the Middle East. The US military announced on Thursday evening it had began a 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets at the direction of Don… US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia0:34 Trump energy secretary hails agreement that could potentially allow kingdom to enrich uranium The US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could potentially allow the kingdom to enrich uranium . In a statement on Wednesday, the US Department of Energy said its secretary, Chris Wright, and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, signed a “peaceful nuclear cooperatio… Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’22:59 Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next month Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump has defended his new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming the country cannot survive without the US. The White House announced the sweeping round of import duties – due to come into effect next month – on Monda… Australia news live: China hits back at Penny Wong’s comments; Victorian teachers due to begin strike22:59 China’s foreign ministry says ‘relevant countries’ should ‘stop stirring up tension’. Follow live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More on that response from China to Penny Wong’s comments at Asean: They came in a press conference held by foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. According to the official translated transcript , he was asked about Wong’s comments that Ch… |