With all alcohol now being taxed by its strength, rather than type and increasing with inflation, many drinks could now cost more. Alcohol rates have remained frozen since August 2020…
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Willie Peters to spare star Hull KR players against Wigan with cup final in mind
Hull KR coach Willie Peters will spare his star men the prospect of facing a potentially-vengeful Wigan on Friday night with their Wembley Challenge Cup final date fast approaching. Peters…
Read MoreRugby World Cup final: when is the match and how do I watch it on TV?
South Africa’s Siya Kolisi lists the trophy after their victory in 2019 – Reuters/Matthew Childs The Rugby World Cup in France is fast approaching, as 20 teams lock horns with…
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Loose Pass: Mark Telea’s tap, Grant Williams incident and clarity on Clermont comments
All Blacks wing Mark Telea and Springboks scrum-half Grant Williams. Credit: Alamy This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with technicalities, another head injury incident and a disclaimer… On…
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England’s Lionesses have reached the knock-out stages of the Women’s World Cup after a dominant 6-1 win against China in Adelaide. The European champions needed just a point against the…
Read MoreCould Etsy sellers boycott the platform because of its reserve system?
Some sellers on the online marketplace platform Etsy are seeing their takings frozen for extended periods of time – leaving them struggling to trade in the midst of the cost…
Read MoreWhat is happening to house prices, and could there be a crash?
By Robert Cuffe & Christine Jeavans BBC Data Journalism Team House prices have been falling in recent months. That’s because higher interest rates have made mortgages more expensive, while rising…
Read MoreRadio 1 DJ Arielle Free pulled off air after clash with presenter Charlie Hedges during live Ibiza show
A BBC Radio 1 presenter is off air this week after an incident during a live show in Ibiza at the weekend. Arielle Free joined her colleague Charlie Hedges very briefly…
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