More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack 09. January 2026 (01:16) High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.
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Excel: The software that's hard to quit 09. January 2026 (01:07) Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.(BBC News)
Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says 08. January 2026 (16:38) The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.(BBC News)
Homeless charity concerned over energy costs 08. January 2026 (16:24) An increasing number of people cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, says a charity boss.(BBC News)
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs 08. January 2026 (15:07) The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.(BBC News)
