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Boost for county businesses and workforce from £5bn Universal resort

A government tax break could help families save decent money on a day out to UK theme parks

Alton Towers tickets could crash in price this summer after VAT cut

It is concerning that seven independents closed across the town within the first month of the new year, which can only send a discouraging message to those fighting to survive and wondering what lies ahead for the next 11 months and beyond.

We Mean Business: Campaign hopes to curb closures after bleak start to 2026

An artist's impression of the new Cummins Daventry assembly line facility

Global manufacturer Cummins backs Daventry with $50m expansion plan

South Northamptonshire Member of Parliament, Sarah Bool

Political opinion: Sarah Bool MP hails Conservatives plan to abolish business ra...

Alex Sitaras said: "what we’re hearing already is a mix of frustration, confusion and, for some, real concern about making the wrong move."

Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from Budget's changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has proposed a five-year minimum State Pension guarantee, even if a retiree dies early (Photo: Pexels)

New plan could guarantee 5 years of pension payments - even if you die

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

BMF CEO John Newcomb

BMF committed to skills for the future in Northampton during challenging times

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September. The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What to expect from the Budget - Reeves faces £50bn gap and inflation

Shoppers walk past a Primark clothing store. The retailer's parent company has warned large UK stores could be under 'pressure' from tax changes (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Fashion brand boss warns large stores face pressure - and could close

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves announces 2025 Autumn Budget date - what to expect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a speech at Siemens Healthineers in January 2025 in Eynsham, England (Photo: Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves may cut tax-free pension lump sums – what it could mean
Older savers could see more of their pensions taxed as the Treasury explores new limits 💸
Alex Nelson

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during a visit to Studio Ulster on August 12, 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Photo: Oliver McVeigh - Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves looking at property tax shake-up - what it may mean for buyers

Reinald de Monchy, Chief Banking Officer, British Business Bank

British Business Bank reaches £170m lending milestone in East Midlands under its...

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Economy shrinks, NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

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Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

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Labour restores Winter Fuel Payment to millions of pensioners

Rachel Reeves announces a £15.6bn cash pot to invest in Northern transport.

Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport

Lidl is to open 40 new UK stores.

Lidl to open 40 UK stores - but economic storm brews for UK economy

Business in two minutes: UK borrowing surges as Musk makes Tesla vow

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?
Reeves' Spring Statement is likely to have a mixed impact on the amount of cash in your pocket 💰
Alex Nelson

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

Follow these seven tips to get your hands on those sets of keys.

Expert reveals 7 strategies to boost your savings and reach your house deposit s...

Travelodge. Photo: Ben Stansall/Getty Images.

Business in under 2 minutes: Next and Travelodge announce cash boost

Investing in training for young people for future jobs.

POLITICAL OPINION: Liberal Democrats slam Rachel Reeves for failing to address t...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement today.

Spring Statement 2025: Where the cuts will fall in today's budget

Rachel Reeves has announced Civil Service cuts.

Business in under two minutes: 50,000 Civil Service jobs under threat

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Spring Statement 2025 - when it is and what Chancellor could announce

Rachel Reeves facing new issue as UK firms are pausing or paring back hiring plans thanks to poor economic outlook and rising payroll costs.

Top business stories in 2 minutes: High Street firms' £1bn taxes blow

Mike Reader MP at the the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme

Mike Reader Column: The diary of an MP

Mike Reader MP welcomes

Mike Reader welcomes investment to transform Northampton's future

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Economy heading to 'worst of all worlds' with decline expected in 2025

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

Increase in number of UK businesses fleeing to Netherlands

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

How far does the pound in your pocket now go after this week's budget?

The John Griff Column: Words, and Figures

UON’s Marco Gundermann, Head of Economics and International Relations and David Waller, Senior Lecturer in Politics prepare to react to the Labour Budget on 30 October.

Banish the budget bewilderment with impartial panel of professors

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Jason Lancaster, principal of Northampton College

College leaders unite to call for urgent investment

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

Pictured top, left to right: Tanuja Randery, Rachel Reeves MP, Kate Ambrosi, Angela Murphy.

Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Silverstone University Technical College

The leaders of North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire Council have responded to calls from the Local Government Association (LGA) to scrap the council tax annual increase cap.

'LGA’s calls for unlimited council tax increases no substitute for reform’

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Martin Lewis' alert as payments cut - pensioners can still get £1000s

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons/ KGH as it is today and the future plans

KGH rebuild plans under 'review' as new Labour look to fill economic black hole

Kwasi Kwarteng has scrapped the top rate of income tax (Photo: PA)

The results of Kwasi Kwarteng’s first Autumn Mini-Budget.

Experts say bills will soar this year at a time when Northamptonshire residents are using more electricity than ever

County homes double whammy of soaring bills and Covid-fuelled rise in energy use

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