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The incredible UK seaside town where ‘mountains meet the sea’
The UK has many staycation options with beautiful seaside townson coasts all over the country. While some towns in places like Cornwall and the south coast are well-recognised, one Welsh town has been hailed as another great option.
Red Sea yacht sinking: Sixteen missing ‘including two Brits’ as Egypt tourist boat capsizes
Two Britons are reported to be among 16 people missing after a tourist boat sank off Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
UK flooding expert blasts ‘something isn’t working’ despite Met Office’s warning
An urgent review into how flooding is warned needs to happen, according to a climate change expert.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-flooding-expert-blasts-something-34186483
Britain isn’t working, admits Keir Starmer in jobs push
Sir Keir Starmer says that Britain “simply isn’t working” and bosses must get better at keeping the long-term sick in their jobs.
Budget tax raid will put us off hiring, say bosses
Tax increases in the budget have made it harder for businesses to “take a chance” on hiring people, the head of the CBI says as the government prepares to announce big welfare reforms that aim to “get Britain working”.
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/budget-tax-raid-cbi-business-rachel-reeves-xsp3jtpjl
Winter fuel payment cuts to push 100,000 pensioners into poverty
Rachel Reeves was warned by Labour MPs that refusal to reconsider the policy could lead to more elderly people dying of cold.
Farmers must pay up for the NHS, says Rachel Reeves
Farmers have been told by the Chancellor that they must pay inheritance tax to fund the NHS, despite mass protests planned for Tuesday.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/18/farmers-must-pay-up-for-the-nhs-says-rachel-reeves/
The picturesque university cities at war over student housing
Independent shops and cafes once littered the streets of St James, Exeter, where a close-knit community lived peacefully.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/property/picturesque-university-cities-war-student-housing/
Stylish and Durable Driveway Ideas for All Climates
Choosing the right driveway material is crucial, as it impacts your home’s curb appeal and long-term maintenance. A durable, stylish driveway can elevate the look of your property while being built to last.
https://mariobeterisim.com/stylish-and-durable-driveway-ideas-for-all-climates/
Parking ‘tourist tax’ planned for Devon town dubbed Chelsea-on-Sea
December 16, 2024
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Della Hill
A tourist “parking tax” is being planned for a Devon town, dubbed Chelsea-on-Sea, which is popular with holidaymakers for its beaches. Businesses in Salcombe warned the proposal to charge tourists more than locals to park in their town, and across the district of South Hams, could be “detrimental” to the area’s economy.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/15/parking-tourist-tax-planned-for-devon-town-salcombe/