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Katy Austin,Transport correspondentand Emer Moreau,Business reporter Getty Images Drivers over 70 will have to take an eye test every three years to keep their licence Drivers over the age of 70 will have to have their vision checked every three years, under plans to reform driving laws in Britain. The changes are part of the…

Nick Edserbusiness reporter Getty Images The UK economy grew slightly in August, official figures show, as focus intensifies on what measures the government might unveil in next month’s Budget. An increase in manufacturing output helped the economy expand by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, but the figure for July was revised down…

PA Media The British Medical Association said the cost of providing healthcare had gone up “significantly” People are avoiding visiting the doctor in Guernsey because it is too expensive, a charity has warned. Price increases over the past week saw the average price of seeing a GP in the island rise to £73, up from…

The owner of a small pub chain in the south east of England has said his costs will rise by £62,000 per year after changes announced in the Budget. Phil Thorley, who runs the Thorley Taverns pub group, said business rates – a tax on commercial properties – will rise for 17 of his 18…