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Main pic: Adam Boldy, general manager of Farmers Arms in Great Eccleston, serves some food on Tax-Free Monday. Right: some of the Seafood Pub Company pubs.

Company which owns pubs in Lancashire celebrates Tax Free Mondays

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

The Derby Arms in Longridge

'Tax-free Mondays' to cut price of food and drink at local eateries

Heat pumps are pricey - but there’s some big savings to be had and they can pay off in the long run

I priced up a heat pump to replace my groaning gas boiler

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Preston risks losing tens of millions of pounds from the city economy

Morecambe FC co-chairman Graham Howse Picture: Morecambe FC

Morecambe co-chairman responds to EFL embargo

A collage of some of the best hairdressers across East Lancashire.

25 of the best rated hairdressers and barbers in Lancashire

According to the Lancashire Post readers

The 27 best hair salons in Lancashire according to you

Tony Winder in Anthony & Patricia, a salon he opened in 1967.

Meet the salon owners campaigning to save the industry

Jennifer Taylor, Philanthropy Manger at Inspire Youth Zone with Del Parsons

Chorley business coach launches new workshops to and raise funds for Inspire You...

Morecambe have been handed a suspended points deduction

Shrimps' suspended points deduction following late wage payment

How much wine, beer & spirits will cost after government tax increase

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two people fell into vat of chocolate

The worldwide brands merged in 2008, and produced popular sweets including M&M’s but were fined after two contractors, hired to clean tanks, fell into one

Daniel Mcneil

Here’s where to get the best deals for National Pizza Day.

Five places to get cheap pizza on National Pizza Day

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming in Autumn Statement

Is your car ready for winter? Make sure your MOT is booked in if it's due before winter

Car MOT: Here are 8 local garages with tests starting at just £29.95

Chancellor urged to slash VAT on public EV charging

Public EV charging hits £1 per kWh as Osprey hikes prices by 50%

Carlo Bragagnini of the San Marco group of Italian restaurants has said he is considering using renewable energy to help with the cost of living crisis

Preston boss warns restaurants 'won't make it to Christmas'

Liz Truss with her husband Hugh O'Leary, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London as it was announced that she is the new Conservative party leader, and will become the next Prime Minister

New Prime Minister needs to act fast to aid struggling businesses

Martin McTague FSB National Chairman

Interest rates rises pile on pressure for Lancashire’s small businesses

(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Campaigners demand 25p fuel duty cut to ease cost of living crisis

Greggs set to extend opening hours and delivery services - but prices could rise Isabella Boneham

Keith Kaye has suggested restoration work could be done locally.

£4k price tag to restore town's blue plaques

Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

July tax break for workers wont help Lancashire’s small businesses, group warns

The Duke of York pub in Chorley

Chorley football fans' favoured pub up for sale

Ed's Neapolitan style pizzas were a hit with Leyland foodies since the shop opened in 2020

Leyland pizza takeaway forced to close due to rising costs

Paul Foster of the Federation of Small Businesses

Call for VAT cut on energy by Lancashire business leaders

(Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high

Chancellor Rishi Sunak making a statement in the House of Commons on the cost of living crisis.

Lancashire business leaders disappointed at lack of help from Chancellor

Energy crisis pushing more people in to debt

Martin McTague FSB national chairman

Small businesses ‘at brink’ due to April demands

These are the top 15 ways Brits are caught out financially on holiday

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

The Chancellor has unveiled his highly anticipated spring statement. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Spring Statement 2022: What did the Chancellor announce?

Price of Tesco sanitary pads doubles - here’s where to find the cheapest product...

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Forecourt fuel thefts jump 200% as petrol prices soar

The dieel price which astounded Neil earlier this week

You cannot be serious - one motorist's anger at diesel charges

(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Calls to cut VAT on fuel as petrol price set to hit £1.60 a litre

Fish and chip shops are facing soaring costs

Fish and chip industry facing 'unprecedented' financial hardships

This is where you can enjoy a chippy tea for under £7 in Preston

Chippies near me in Preston: These are 7 of the best fish and chip shops in Pres...

Government urged to cut VAT on public EV charging

Drivers overcharged £156 million for fuel in December as retailers failed to pass on wholesale savings (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Drivers overcharged £156 million for fuel in December as retailers failed to pas...

Scaffolding is up at the historic church

Milestone day as major roof repairs start on Preston's tallest building

Martin Lewis is urging the government to intervene now to avoid a crisis in the energy market (Photo: ITV)

Rising energy bills could lead to ‘eat or heat’ dilema for households

Paul Butcher, landlord of the Stanley Arms in Preston city centre, says he has forgotten what normal feels like when it comes to running his business

Preston's hospitality venues prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations

Land Rover Defender V8 & 110 Hard Top review: Chalk and cheese 4x4s

Businesses are braced for further announcements over the Omicron variant of coronavirus

Lancashire based group calls for ten point plan to support struggling businesses

Carolyn Van Hecke has joined MHA Moore and Smalley in Preston as a VAT and indirect taxes senior managerCarolyn Van Hecke has joined as a VAT and indirect taxes senior manager

VAT expert joins Preston advisory company

Malcolm Ireland

Lancashire leisure and hospitality firms will need more support says, sector spe...

Where to find the cheapest fuel as prices soar 30p per litre in a year