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Plans to relax restrictions on new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea will be unveiled on Wednesday under the government’s North Sea Strategy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce the publication of the strategy as part of her Budget speech, the BBC understands. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will release a…
North Tyneside GP says debt stress causing mental health issues
A GP says patients are presenting with mental health problems because of stress they feel over their levels of personal debt. According to Citizens Advice, north-east England has the second highest number of people who require professional assistance with debt problems – only London is higher. Debt charity StepChange said in 2024 the highest concentration…
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned
The government is set to announce its intention to build a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, the BBC understands. Previous plans for the HS2 high-speed rail line had included a line between the two cities, but that part of the project was scrapped by Rishi Sunak’s government. On Wednesday, the government is expected…
What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos
Faisal IslamEconomics editor Getty Images I was in the room and saw President Trump enter and it’s fair to say he got a good welcome from the crowd, certainly at the beginning. A standing ovation. On top of that, there was an astonishing scrum to try to get in, with many turned away – even…
Chocolatiers blame cafe closure on rising costs of ingredients
The owners of an award-winning artisan chocolate business say increased prices and staffing costs have forced them to close their cafe. Holly and Sam Garner said Hollychocs, in Devizes, Wiltshire, will shut the Beanery Cafe in August after two years of business. “Every time we buy ingredients or packaging, the costs go up and on…
