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Cutting business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues is the third policy to be announced since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on Monday July 2006:21, 23 Jul 2026Updated 07:16, 23 Jul 2026View 4 ImagesThousands of pubs will benefit from the cuts(Image: Alamy/PA)Business rates will be slashed for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced.In his third major announcement since becoming PM, Andy Burnham said the 20% cut would protect pubs and high streets. He!-->…

Chris Robinson was at the centre of an unfortunate but very memorable incident during the 400m hurdles at last summer's Golden Spike event in Ostrava07:00, 23 Jul 2026Updated 07:15, 23 Jul 2026Chris Robinson had an uncomfortable moment when winning the 400-meter hurdles race.(Image: Getty Images)As the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships kicks off between July 23 and 26, American star Chris Robinson is gearing up as a top contender. The 25-year-old boasts an impressive resume, including a gold medal from the March…

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The 20% business rates discount is expected to save a typical pub £1,100 annually and will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England from April next yearOlivia Beeson06:49, 23 Jul 2026(Image: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images)Andy Burnham has revealed plans to slash business rates by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year.The reduction is anticipated to save an average pub around £1,100 per year and will be applicable to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses.However, the very…