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Racing avoids betting tax rises in Budget
British racing is spared a tax rise on betting on the sport which it feared could lead to thousands of job losses. Source link
UK growth forecasts lowered from next year
Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years. Source link
Second arrest after boy shot in city centre
Two boys, 15 and 16, are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Source link
Sudanese family's home daubed with racist graffiti
The North West Migrants’ Forum has condemned the incident in the Fountain area of Londonderry. Source link
British and Irish Lions join ban on R360 recruits for 2027
The British and Irish Lions will bar any player who signs up for the proposed R360 competition from their landmark first women’s tour in 2027. Source link
Countdown champion who stabbed rival detained
John Cowen stabbed a rival Countdown champion at a fans’ convention in Blackpool. Source link
Properties worth more than £2m face new tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m. Source link
Watch: 'Mind-blowing' – BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early
In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error. Source link
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade charges
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool’s victory parade. Source link
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires
At least 13 people have been killed in the huge blaze, but what caused it is still unclear. Source link