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The Chancellor has decided how much you will pay for drinks in shops, bars, pubs and restaurants
Beer, wine, spirits and other alcohol prices going up after Budget
The Chancellor has decided how much you will pay for drinks in shops, bars, pubs and restaurants
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November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Chancellor has decided how much you will pay for drinks in shops, bars, pubs and restaurants
The Lifetime ISA, or LISA, allows people aged between 18 and 39 to save for a first home with a purchase price of up to £450,000
Young people could avoid £450K first-home cap due to ISA reform
The Lifetime ISA, or LISA, allows people aged between 18 and 39 to save for a first home with a purchase price of up to £450,000
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November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Lifetime ISA, or LISA, allows people aged between 18 and 39 to save for a first home with a purchase price of up to £450,000
Dr Raj Arora, an NHS GP, has shared how the simple method works online
ITV doctor's 'sour-sweet method' to stop panic or anxiety attacks
Dr Raj Arora, an NHS GP, has shared how the simple method works online
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November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Dr Raj Arora, an NHS GP, has shared how the simple method works online
The Overnight Wrinkle Resisting Cream is said to leave skin feeling 'visibly plumped' and users 'really notice a difference first thing in the morning' (Contains affiliate links)
Shiseido overnight wrinkle cream lauded as 'amazing' has £26 off
The Overnight Wrinkle Resisting Cream is said to leave skin feeling 'visibly plumped' and users 'really notice a difference first thing in the morning'
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November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Overnight Wrinkle Resisting Cream is said to leave skin feeling 'visibly plumped' and users 'really notice a difference first thing in the morning' (Contains affiliate links)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of new tax changes as part of the Budget on Wednesday
Major council tax changes announced with £7,500 annual rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of new tax changes as part of the Budget on Wednesday
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November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of new tax changes as part of the Budget on Wednesday
A poll of 2,000 Premier League fans shows the characteristics that make up the ultimate footballer - and it includes pace, ball control and even a sense of humour
Premier League fans name the ideal footballer
A poll of 2,000 Premier League fans shows the characteristics that make up the ultimate footballer - and it includes pace, ball control and even a sense of humour
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November 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A poll of 2,000 Premier League fans shows the characteristics that make up the ultimate footballer - and it includes pace, ball control and even a sense of humour
The government is giving areas the power to introduce a charge on overnight stays
Tourist tax could be coming to popular seaside town
The government is giving areas the power to introduce a charge on overnight stays
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The government is giving areas the power to introduce a charge on overnight stays
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the latest duties and taxes for tobacco products
Cigarette and tobacco prices going up, Chancellor announced in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the latest duties and taxes for tobacco products
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November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the latest duties and taxes for tobacco products
The two-child benefit cap affects more than 1.5 million children in the UK
Rachel Reeves scraps two-child benefit cap in Budget
The two-child benefit cap affects more than 1.5 million children in the UK
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November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The two-child benefit cap affects more than 1.5 million children in the UK
Rachel Reeves announced the inheritance tax exemption during her Budget speech
'Payments will be exempt' from inheritance tax as farmers protest
Rachel Reeves announced the inheritance tax exemption during her Budget speech
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November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Rachel Reeves announced the inheritance tax exemption during her Budget speech
Electric car drivers will also not escape the increases
Petrol and diesel prices hiked in Budget as Chancellor unfreezes fuel duty
Electric car drivers will also not escape the increases
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Electric car drivers will also not escape the increases
'It means a lot to me'
Jewellery with 'sentimental value' stolen from Cheddar home
'It means a lot to me'
www.somersetlive.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
'It means a lot to me'
The personal tax threshold has been frozen for the past two years and it is expected to be extended in the Budget on Wednesday, with the move set to hit millions of workers
Personal tax threshold £759 update as Rachel Reeves announces freeze
The personal tax threshold has been frozen in the Budget on Wednesday, with the move set to hit millions of workers
www.somersetlive.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The personal tax threshold has been frozen for the past two years and it is expected to be extended in the Budget on Wednesday, with the move set to hit millions of workers
The news has been confirmed
Large group of drivers will have to pay 3p per mile with date set
The news has been confirmed
www.somersetlive.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The news has been confirmed
Good news for coffee lovers
New Starbucks store opens at Somerset business park
Good news for coffee lovers
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November 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Good news for coffee lovers
Retail giant forced to recall baby clothing over concerns of 'risk to injury'
Matalan issues urgent baby clothing recall due to 'injury risk'
Retail giant forced to recall baby clothing over concerns of 'risk to injury'
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November 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Retail giant forced to recall baby clothing over concerns of 'risk to injury'
Alicia accepted the news until one day her coffee started to small 'funny'
Couple who couldn't get pregnant told it was because of gym
Alicia accepted the news until one day her coffee started to small 'funny'
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November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Alicia accepted the news until one day her coffee started to small 'funny'
COSORI - one of the biggest names in air fryers - is offering significant deals on its range (Contains affiliate links)
Black Friday deals right now on popular air fryers on Amazon
COSORI - one of the biggest names in air fryers - is offering significant deals on its range
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November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
COSORI - one of the biggest names in air fryers - is offering significant deals on its range (Contains affiliate links)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a range of Budget measures affecting tax, pensions, wages and household bills, with speculation rife about what will be confirmed and what remains rumoured
15 things to expect in Rachel Reeves' Budget - tax, pensions and more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a range of Budget measures affecting tax, pensions, wages and household bills, with speculation rife about what will be confirmed and what remains rumoured
www.somersetlive.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a range of Budget measures affecting tax, pensions, wages and household bills, with speculation rife about what will be confirmed and what remains rumoured
Julie Prince earns £27,000-a-year as a civil servant, but says she barely has any money left after outgoings
'Bills now take up 80% of my income - I can't even afford heating'
Julie Prince earns £27,000-a-year as a civil servant, but says she barely has any money left after outgoings
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November 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Julie Prince earns £27,000-a-year as a civil servant, but says she barely has any money left after outgoings
The music legend has said he hoped 'science will help me'
'It's been devastating' says Sir Elton John in new health update
The music legend has said he hoped 'science will help me'
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November 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The music legend has said he hoped 'science will help me'
Jude Keil used to enjoy swimming, cycling and snorkelling
Boy was happy and healthy until he was 9 but now needs tube to breathe
Jude Keil used to enjoy swimming, cycling and snorkelling
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November 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Jude Keil used to enjoy swimming, cycling and snorkelling
An expert said it could result in a fine or the vehicle being moved
Mobility scooter 'illegal parking' warning as many 'don't realise'
An expert said it could result in a fine or the vehicle being moved
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November 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
An expert said it could result in a fine or the vehicle being moved
The recent cold spell has got people reaching for the thermostat
Plumber's '18C rule' and verdict on leaving heating on all the time
The recent cold spell has got people reaching for the thermostat
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November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The recent cold spell has got people reaching for the thermostat
'Urgent and necessary' measures are needed to turn around the firm’s retail arm, bosses said
Pets at Home warning for 450 stores as profits plunge 84 per cent
'Urgent and necessary' measures are needed to turn around the firm’s retail arm, bosses said
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November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
'Urgent and necessary' measures are needed to turn around the firm’s retail arm, bosses said