Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs ‘a first step’ Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut. Source
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it". Source
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. Source