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Pubs 'will close' say landlords angry at tax rises
Publicans worry higher business rates will mean pints cost more, or pubs go bust. Source link
Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”. Source link
Welsh Labour MSs accuse Starmer of rolling back devolution
A letter criticised a programme to fund Welsh councils which bypasses ministers in Cardiff. Source link
Misha Glenny to replace Bragg as In Our Time host
Bragg stepped down in September after more than 27 years at the helm of the BBC Radio 4 show. Source link
Ireland must look after 'own side of things' at World Cup
Head coach Andy Farrell is not being drawn on suggestions that Ireland have been handed a favourable draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Source link
Planned satellite launches could ruin Hubble Space Telescope images
More than half a million satellites are planned to launch by the end of the 2030s, and simulations suggest they will have a severe impact on space-based astronomy Source link
Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia’s president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine – even as the country’s economic problems grow. Source link
New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022. Source link
Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze
Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people. Source link
PM criticises South East Water over Kent supply chaos
The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis “shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water. Source link