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Wetherspoons pubs in Lancashire cut prices by 7.5% for Tax Equality Day

Drinkers at Wetherspoons in Preston, Chorley and Leyland will pay less

Vaping Products Duty will tax e-liquid at a flat rate of 22p per millilitre plus 20 per cent VAT

The cost of vaping to rise when new tax law comes in

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his plan to lower business rates will save pubs more than £1,000 a year.

'Cost of TV and VAT is destroying our pubs'

'Unsustainable' Fylde coast grammar school acquired by leading global education group

'Unsustainable' Lancs grammar school bought by global education group

A government tax break could help families save decent money on a day out to UK theme parks

Alton Towers tickets could crash in price this summer after VAT cut

Nemesis Reborn has returned as one of Alton Towers’ headline thrill rides after its major rebuild

Summer VAT move could cut family attraction costs

Prime Minister warned not to overlooked rural households

Prime Minister warned not to overlook the 13,000 oil heated homes in Lancashire ...

The Derby Arms in Longridge.

Business up 30% as five Lancashire pubs cut tax for customers

Prawn and crayfish cocktail with spiced tomato mayonnaise and toasted focaccia is one of the dishes reduced under the Seafood Pub Company’s Tax-Free Mondays.

Five Lancashire pubs remove tax and duty on food and drink

Businesses are being offered laptops for tiny prices in the Raylo Business summer sale

Leasing laptops from just £5/month in Raylo Business summer sale

VAT may still apply to many fees paid in advance, even before July 29 last year

Private school parents 'paid millions to dodge fee hike'

Rachel Reeves pictured during a visit to the St Fergus Gas Plant in St Fergus, northern Scotland on August 1, 2025 (Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Possible tax rises coming in next Budget - what they may mean for you

Viral M&S sandwich is totally worth the hype

I tried the viral M&S strawberry sandwich - here are my thoughts

Morecambe's would-be takeover still hasn't been completed Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Morecambe would-be owner: Shrimps are 'on life support'

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Applications now open for part-funded health and safety services to Lancashire a...

Some families say they will be priced out of private education after schools started getting charged VAT on fees

Private schools lose VAT legal challenge - what it means for parents
For families struggling to stay in private schooling, this week’s ruling hasn’t brought good news ⚖
Amber Allott

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

25 of the best rated hairdressers and barbers in East Lancashire

Dan Bowles and Tara Maynard

PM+M bolsters partner team with internal promotions

Solar panels - smart move (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Be energy smart install solar panels today

Bookkeeping needn't be a pain if you have the right software

90% off QuickBooks deal makes bookkeeping a breeze

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

The best business software can save you hours every week. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Quickbooks offers 90% off - as Lampard becomes their brand ambassador

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

Private school fees could go up an average of more than £3,000 per year, new research warns

Private schools fees may rise 'thousands' for parents, as VAT kicks in

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

Tony Medcalf is a tax partner at accountancy and advisory firm MHA

Expect big changes in the budget, says Lancashire tax expert

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
A group which owns multiple pubs in Lancashire have seen the positive effect of introducing ‘Tax-Free Mondays’ for their customers.
Aimee Seddon

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

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

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

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

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