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City's historic Assembly Rooms to be repaired
York Conservation Trust says the Grade I-listed building needs work to its roof and portico. Source link
Burnham pulls out of BBC phone-in amid speculation
Burnham’s spokesman says he has to “prioritise discussions arising from last week’s elections”. Source link
UK economy grew 0.6% between January and March
The Office for National Statistics says growth picked up in the first three months of the year. Source link
'I've been exonerated': Angela Rayner says HMRC has cleared her over flat stamp duty
Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty. Source link
Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque
Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds. Source link
'Beekeeping helps me clear my mind and get better headspace'
Jenson, 17, says it helped him feel good to return to school after four years learning at home. Source link
Olly Murs cheered on in charity challenge
The singer is running, cycling and rowing between Manchester and London to raise money for charity. Source link
HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors. Source link
New Eric Morecambe mural to be unveiled for centenary
A festival is underway to mark 100 years of Eric Morecambe – including a new mural to be unveiled. Source link
Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
The minister says the situation in Cuba is “extremely tense”, as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts. Source link