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Englands mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The idea was first raised under former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in November and is similar to schemes running in Scotland and European destinations. The Overnight Visitor Levy, which was outlined in the King’s Speech in May, has not been brought forward in Parliament yet. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is framing the policy as…
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
The fitness company behind high-end exercise classes Barrecore, Boom Cycle, and Kobox has suddenly shut all its studios. Common Bond emailed customers announcing its locations, all of which are currently in London, were closed “until further notice”. The firm describes itself as a wellness collective and charges £2,400 for 12 months of unlimited classes. It…
Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas
Starbucks workers and union members in England, Scotland and eight other countries are set to protest on Wednesday in support of striking US employees, the company’s US union told the BBC. Starbucks Workers United last month launched a strike, which the union said has expanded to 3,000 baristas in more than 100 US cities. Workers…
Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas
Helen DrewPolitics London BBC Solomon Smith founded the charity after witnessing poverty among his peers As Christmas approaches, Brixton Soup Kitchen is busier than ever. Set up more than a decade ago to feed homeless people, the charity now serves anyone who cannot afford to eat. Solomon Smith said he founded the charity with money…
Energy price cap to change as winter beds in
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Regulator Ofgem will announce the next energy price cap later on Friday, with prices for millions of households expected to fall slightly at the height of winter. Gas and electricity bills remain relatively high, and the sudden drop in temperature has brought the costs to the forefront of…
Leon to close stores and cut jobs in restructure
Leon has announced it will close several of its restaurants and cut jobs as part of a major restructure of the High Street food chain. The company has appointed Quantuma as administrators after Leon’s original co-founder John Vincent reacquired the company last month from Asda. The move places the future of the worst performing of…
