Rachel Reeves

Pubs are set to get a boost as Labor promises to stop drinks venues closing and hints at a beer tax freeze

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LABOR last night promised new powers to protect drinkers threatened by closure – and hinted beer duty will be frozen. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a five-point plan to save traditional pubs. Labour’s Rachel Reeves unveiled a five-point plan to save traditional pubsCredit: Darren Fletcher The Shadow Chancellor with sunman Ryan SabeyCredit: Darren Fletcher It … Read more

The red tape will cost British businesses billions

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Labor plans more than 60 regulatory increases that would saddle businesses with tens of billions in extra costs, an analysis shows. The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) said Labor would increase red tape in a range of areas, from accelerating the ban on petrol cars to imposing energy efficiency standards in rental properties. In a … Read more