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Pubs and restaurants face a ‘cliff edge’ unless Rachel Reeves axes a looming tax hike, anxious bosses have warned[/caption]
Some 170 hospitality chiefs are demanding further business rates relief at the Budget[/caption]
A 75 per cent business rates cut is due to end on April 1 and will saddle the already-struggling sector with £914million in fresh levies.
In their letter to the Chancellor, the bigwigs write: “In recent months the hospitality sector has become increasingly worried about the onrushing business rates cliff edge that hits the economy on April 1 next year.
“This Budget is the last chance to prevent bills quadrupling for high streets across the country.
“We are asking you to grasp this opportunity to deliver your manifesto commitment to fix business rates and protect businesses.”
Without action, the bosses warn that more venues will be forced to close, leading to job losses and holes in high streets.
UK Hospitality’s Kate Nicholls said: “This 170-strong cohort of business leaders across hospitality shows just how important addressing business rates is at the Budget.
“Inaction will lead to bills quadrupling and more venues shutting their doors for good, which will rob our towns and cities of vital community hubs.
A government spokesperson said: “We’re supporting businesses, including hospitality, through pledges to cap corporation tax at 25 per cent, make the business rates system fairer, and to publish a business tax roadmap so that future investments can be planned with confidence.”
2 days agoSouth TvComments Off on Horoscope today, October 21, 2024: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
The way the moon and Jupiter join up in your chart is a joyous thing today – so clear your decks and allow yourself to find the fun in free activities and simple pleasures.
People who have seemed challenging see things your way, or you can decide to move forward without them.
Love is adventure-rich.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Neptune’s influence can be something you resist, as you prefer to keep feelings private.
Sharing just some of your doubts and dreams can be a breakthrough moment – and this can be the day.
If you’re in love, you see there is more than one way to a happy ending.
Single? Say yes to a sports invite.
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GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
The sun powers your creative chart and you have the kind of vision that others admire – just be sure you keep ultimate control of your ideas, beware of watering them down.
Your strong Venus marriage sector throws warm light on forever promises.
Some big leaps forward can be on the cards.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
As the moon begins its monthly stint in your sign you can feel the difference – your heart is opening, and you see what you need to do to stop important emotional doors closing.
Remembering where you have come from is key when under pressure at work – take pride in being your true self.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
Your communication style is a tantalising mix of upfront and mysterious, and one admirer is ready to declare where they stand.
Make sure, if you feel the same way – or if you don’t, that you are clear in your response, and a friendship can carry on.
Settled Leos draw on the loving imagination of sexy Venus.
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The luck factor crosses a circular lawn[/caption]
LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
If you are restless for more, in life and in love, work out where to go first – and the golden touch of Jupiter helps this happen today.
If you feel drawn to a person, place or project, go with this, as it can be the spark of your destiny flame.
A cash decision may not be as fixed as you assume, so do revisit this.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
With your recent blast of Mercury common sense, you may feel you are playing life and love a bit safe – but this is building up a store of positive experiences to fuel your future.
So stick with your plans, for now.
A contest with a choice of prizes can be a Scorpio winner, and love circles “M” names.
Always the party sign, today your mentor Jupiter brings you even more glamour and generosity – so you don’t just have a good time yourself, you help others do the same.
This can lead to a job offer that’s as exciting as it is unusual.
Passion is on your terms, but do make sure you listen, especially to “P”.
Households could save as much as £235 a year on broadband mobile and TV bills with an easy move[/caption]
According to its research, it found that on average, out-of-contract TV and broadband customers could save £160 by switching.
Sky customers surveyed saved most – a bumper £235 a year on average by switching to a better deal.
TV and broadband customers who haggled with their current provider rather than switching still saved £117 on average.
Which?’s study also found there were decent savings for broadband-only customers who switched providers, with the average being £105.
Customers switching from BT, Sky or Virgin Media saved even more – up to £165 on average for VM customers.
Broadband customers who haggled saved £55 per year, with Virgin Media customers seeing the biggest average saving of £81.
There was less of a difference in savings between mobile customers who switched and those who haggled.
Mobile customers at the end of their contract saved £67 on average by switching and those that haggled saved a slightly lower £61.
Vodafone customers saved £146 by switching, more than twice the £67 average.
EE and O2 customers also saved an average of £122 and £132, respectively.
When it came to haggling, it was EE customers who stood to save the most, at £101 a year on average.
Natalie Hitchins, Which? Head of Home Products and Services, said: “Our latest research shows out-of-contract broadband, TV and mobile customers can save a substantial amount of money by switching providers or haggling with their current one – and that most people find the process easy.
“With many telecoms providers already adopting Ofcom’s ban on unpredictable mid-contract price hikes before it officially comes into effect in January, consumers can more easily compare deals and should feel empowered to switch and potentially save hundreds of pounds.”
Results of the survey
The consumer champion surveyed more than 5,000 customers whose broadband, combined broadband and TV or mobile phone contracts had ended in the past 12 months, asking if they had switched or haggled, and how much they had saved on their bills in the process.
Which?’s research found that most consumers found the switching process easy.
This was the case for 75% of broadband, 73% of mobile customers, and 55% of broadband and TV customers.
The survey found that price was the most common reason for switching.
But people also then benefitted from better customer service, faster download speeds and better connections.
Three in 10 broadband switchers said customer service was getting better after switching, while just 6% reported it getting worse.
For those that changed mobile networks, a third said customer service improved and three per cent said it got worse.
For download speeds, nearly four in 10 broadband customers said they got faster after switching, versus one in eight who said they got slower.
For mobile network switchers, a quarter found they improved versus nine per cent who reported they got worse.
Around four in 10 got a more reliable broadband connection after switching, while one in eight found it got worse.
Mobile network reception improved for half of the switchers but got worse for one in seven.
How to switch
Switching providers is far easier now because as of September, customers only need to contact their new provider to switch.
This makes it easier to move to a cheaper deal without your current provider trying to convince you to stay, even if you can find a better offer elsewhere.
Since 2015, people have been able to switch between phone and broadband providers on Openreach’s network – like BT and Sky – by letting their new provider handle the switch.
However, if you were switching to or from a different network, such as Virgin Media, which uses its own private network, you had to contact your existing provider to arrange the switch as well.
Ofcom‘s new “One Touch” rules, which started last month, have changed this.
Now, landline and broadband customers on any network only need to contact their new provider to make the switch.
Under the new rules, customers won’t have to pay notice-period charges beyond the switch date, so they will no longer be paying for the old service after the new one starts.
Plus, providers must also compensate customers if they experience issues with the switch or are left without service for more than one working day.
However, the exact amount of compensation you’ll receive will be issued on a case-by-case basis.
The new rules bring broadband switching in line with mobile switching.
Since 2019, mobile phone customers have been able to “text to switch” without the hassle of having to call their current network.
How one-touch switch works
The new “One Touch” process is designed to make it easier to switch providers and get a faster package, a cheaper deal, or better customer service.
It will also make it quicker – just one day when this is technically possible.
A customer will contact their chosen new provider and give their details.
The customer then automatically receives important information from their current provider, including any early contract termination charges they may have to pay, and how the switch may affect other services the customer has with the company.
If the customer wants to go ahead, the new provider will then manage the switch.
The new process means that customers no longer need to notify their current provider 30 days before switching.
Instead, the operators handle all billing and activation dates in the background.
CUT YOUR TELECOM COSTS
SWITCHING contracts is one of the single best ways to save money on your mobile, broadband and TV bills.
But don’t just switch contracts because the price is cheaper than what you’re currently paying.
Take a look at your minutes and texts, as well as your data usage, to find out which deal is best for you.
For example, if you’re a heavy internet user, it’s worth finding a deal that accommodates this so you don’t have to spend extra on bundles or add-ons each month.
In the weeks before your contract is up, use comparison sites to familiarise yourself with what deals are available.
It’s a known fact that new customers always get the best deals.
Sites like MoneySuperMarket and Uswitch all help you customise your search based on price, allowances and provider.
This should make it easier to decide whether to renew your contract or move to another provider.
However, if you don’t want to switch and are happy with the service you’re getting under your current provider – haggle for a better deal.
You can still make significant savings by renewing your contract rather than rolling on to the tariff you’re given after your deal.
If you need to speak to a company on the phone, be sure to catch them at the right time.
Make some time to negotiate with your provider in the morning.
This way, you have a better chance of being the first customer through on the phone, and the rep won’t have worked tirelessly through previous calls which may have affected their stress levels.
It pays to be polite when getting through to someone on the phone, as representatives are less inclined to help rude or aggressive customers.
Knowing what other offers are on the market can help you to make a case for yourself to your provider.
If your provider won’t haggle, you can always threaten to leave.
Companies don’t want to lose customers and may come up with a last-minute offer to keep you.
It’s also worth investigating social tariffs. These deals have been created for people who are receiving certain benefits.
Rule changes
The findings come ahead of Ofcom’s ban on unpredictable mid-contract price hikes which comes into effect in January 2025.
Telecom firms have faced criticism for implementing mid-contract price rises on fixed contracts that exceed inflation over the past four years.
Due to clauses in contracts, providers are allowed to impose annual increases, typically in April.
These hikes are linked to either the Consumer Price Index or Retail Price Index inflation rate, which has surged during the cost-of-living crisis.
As a result, millions of customers experienced increases of up to 8.8% this year, adding as much as £50 to their bills.
However, from January 17, 2025, Ofcom will require telecom firms to display mid-contract price increases in pounds and pence.
The rules are designed to protect customers by ensuring they know exactly how much their contract will increase before they sign up.
Instead of being linked to inflation, which can fluctuate, the price rises will be clearly stated in pounds and pence.
However, some experts have slammed the rule change for “unfairly” impacting customers on cheaper contracts.
Earlier this year, The Sun revealed that millions of mobile and broadband customers on cheaper contracts will be hit by huge bill rises under the new mechanism.
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SOPHIA’S STARLIGHT (3.45 Pontefract, nap)
There was a lot to like about the way she ploughed through the mud to win a slightly stronger race than this at Newmarket last time. She went from the front at HQ and battled right to the line when fighting off the challengers. A 2lb rise in the weights for that looks more than fair and we know she likes this trip and relishes the conditions.
PLATINUM PRINCE (5.15 Bath, nb)
Loved the mud when landing a hotter handicap at Goodwood last week. The second home has since won in a much higher grade and he can strike under a 4lb penalty.
JUST TEN HIGH (4.35 Southwell, treble)
He has won both starts since going handicapping and had plenty left in the tank here last time. He tackles an extra furlong today but staying should be no problem and there’s more to come.
PROFITEER (5.20 Pontefract)
He rarely runs a bad race and was right at home when scoring on deep going here 14 days ago. This trip suits and a 3lb rise looks fair for Tim Easterby’s hope. He looks good for the Lucky 15.
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Presenter Laura Whitmore uploaded this post which seems to hint at a reunion[/caption]
The last episode of Celebrity Juice before it was axed in 2022[/caption]
Presenter Laura uploaded a playful photo of the trio enjoying a rendez vous with the caption: “Little Sunday roast.”
Laura and Emily served as team captains on the final three series and specials of Celebrity Juice from 2020 until it was cancelled in 2022.
Comedian Leigh was the mastermind behind the show and had been at the helm since its inception in 2008.
Despite ending last year after 309 episodes, there has been a clamour from fans for the show to make a comeback.
Back in September, Leigh reminisced about the show’s journey by sharing an old social media post that marked the beginning of the show, as he said:
“Sent this to my mate 16 years ago, can’t believe @celebjuiceofficial is 16 years old. Thanks to everyone who watched and was a guest on it. Cheers for the memories.”
Following Leigh’s nostalgic post, a slew of fans rushed in calling for the show’s return.
One fan expressed their longing saying: “Please revive Celebrity Juice. It was the highlight of my week watching it.”
Others chimed in with sentiments like “Bring back the good old times”
In one episode, her character Sarah Stratton appears in the nude, as she strips off for a naked game of tennis with the gigalo Tory MP, Rupert Campbell-Black.
Rivals follows the lives of British elite in the 80s who are working in television over the course of eight episodes.
The cast includes other A-list actors such as David Tennant, Luke Pasqualino, Danny Dyer, Alex Hassell, Katherine Parkinson, Aidan Turner, Bella Maclean, Nafessa Williams and Victoria Smurfit.
Emily has been sending pulses racing with her role of Jilly Coopers Rivals[/caption]
The racy role in likely to bring Emily accolades and more projects on TV[/caption]
2 days agoSouth TvComments Off on Big Brother fans call out Ali after she secretly brands fellow housemate ‘fake’ in shock rant
BIG Brother viewers have been left raging at housemate Ali after she secretly aired her feelings about one of her co-stars.
The star has been one of the most divisive housemates in the ITV2 show and has found herself locked in more feuds than most of the housemates combined.
But during the latest episode of the programme, Ali admitted that she was “unsure” about the true intentions of her co-star, Baked Potato (Rosie).
Having just been made the Head of House by her co-stars along with Dean, the pair were tasked with who should be paired up with each other as part of the pairs week twist.
It saw Ali and Dean analyse their housemates as they tried to work tactically to get the best possible pairings.
Later in the Diary Room, Ali expressed how she felt Baked Potato may not be genuine in a shock admission.
The notoriously outspoken Ali had appeared to be keeping her thoughts on Baked Potato to herself despite repeatedly calling out her house enemies Khaled and Marcello.
She told how as Baked Potato was “well-liked”, it would make her “vulnerable” to call her out unlike when she had a war of words with Khaled and Marcello.
Ali told Big Brother: “Looking at someone else about their behaviour and someone who is incredibly liked in the house – Baked Potato comes across so sweet, so lovely, so kind, so nice.
“She is desperate to be seen as lovely, sweet and kind,
“I’m sure she is but they can make mistakes.”
Referring to the surprise house romance, Ali added: “I think she’s handled her situation with Nathan really badly.
“She wants to keep it low key but she’s the one making it a big deal.
“I’m going to keep my distance from her as I can’t be fake.”
However, the admission backfired on Ali as fans were left puzzled by her decision to have such public outbursts at Khaled and Marcello but keep her feelings regarding Baked Potato close to her chest.
Writing online, one viewer penned: “Interesting how Ali doesn’t wanna call out baked potato publicly for fear of being vulnerable, yet Khaled is the one playing games.”
Another added: “So Ali will only speak up about her feelings to people that are disliked by other people?
“She said Rosie is liked by everyone so she doesn’t want to mention how she feels.
“So confused! I like Ali but I don’t get her reasons for this.”
As a third quipped: “Ali is so wrong about baked potato ( Rosie ) she’s one of the most genuine housemates in there.
“Sometimes people are just genuine and kind, that’s all.
“She really needs to stop over analysing everyone.”
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2 days agoSouth TvComments Off on Motoring expert shares hacks to fix up your car using household goods – from toothpaste to potatoes
A MOTORING expert has unlocked her hacks to fix up a car using household goods – and they’re so simple anyone can try them.
The car fanatic has demonstrated how easy it is with one video having received over 1.6 million views and you won’t believe the items she suggests.
May demonstrates car maintenance hacks and people’s reactions have been varied[/caption]
May lines up the household items that anyone could use to attempt to car hacks[/caption]
She goes through step-by-step to show how each item could fix common problems[/caption]
Going by the name of ‘Driver Ms May’ online, she presents seemingly magic fixes for common vehicle issues and in one particular viral video she even uses a tube of toothpaste.
May claims that the product can tackle scratches.
She spreads some onto a car and then uses a towel to wipe the area back and forth a few times.
And the scratch magically disappears.
The white metalwork appears to be restored and back to looking brand new.
According to May, toothpaste actually has three different uses when it comes to cars.
In the clip, she can be heard saying: “Why do one billion experienced drivers keep toothpaste in their cars?
“Because toothpaste has three functions.
“It is very practical.”
She reveals that the teeth cleaning product can also used on rainy days, to be smeared on the wing mirrors to prevent water droplets forming.
For the third hack, she applies a small amount to the wiper blades and claims that this will help aged wipers to scrape the glass clean.
In another clip shared recently, which has over 760,000 views, May, who is from China, shows some other items that can be useful.
This includes a potato cut in half to prevent water droplets on the wing mirrors in wet weather.
“In fact, it [the car] is most afraid of potatoes.
“We just need to wipe potatoes on the rear view mirror a few times.
“There will be no more water droplets.”
May also pointed out that a car’s headlights can start to turn black and yellow with age.
To solve this, she recommends pouring cola over the area and then soaking it in beer, before wiping it with a towel.
She claims that billions of people around the world keep a tube of toothpaste in their car due to its ability to fix multiple problems[/caption]
She goes on to describe how beer and cola can even be used but others have argued that her suggestions waste the beverages[/caption]
Sharing her final hack, she added: “In addition, when we open and close the car door, the car door has a creaking sound.
“It is most afraid of soap.
“Let’s put the soap on the limiter and wipe it back and forth a few times.
“The abnormal sound will disappear.”
A few viewers were unsure of May’s suggestions, as reported by Luxury Auto News.
One person commented: “The last one makes me uncomfortable for no reason.”
Another viewer added: “Not gonna waste beer for some headlights.”
“We are just wasting food and products,” said a third user.”
Mario added: “White paste on white car, obvious. Try it on a black car?”
Others were grateful for the tips and enjoyed her unique recommendations.
Ella said: “Awesome.”
Someone else wrote: “I don’t have a car but this is so satisfying that I followed.”
“Thanks May, it was useful,” added Reza.
Another viewer said: “So toothpaste can clean car scratches but not my teeth.”
May’s videos have received thousands and in some cases millions of views[/caption]
She even suggests that a car is most afraid of a potato before smearing one along a rear view mirror[/caption]
She claims the hacks are cost effective and so can be used by anyone hoping to achieve similar results[/caption]