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Sir Keir Starmer has been criticized for accepting over £107,000 in gifts and hospitality since becoming Labour leader, significantly more than other MPs. Concerns arise over potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding football-related hospitality amid ongoing regulatory discussions.
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The UK government is exploring a ban on smoking in outdoor areas, including pub gardens and restaurants, to reduce preventable deaths and ease pressure on the NHS. The proposal has sparked debate over personal freedoms and potential impacts on the hospitality sector, with public support indicated by recent polling.
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Oasis fans are outraged over dynamic pricing for reunion tour tickets, which saw prices soar from £148 to over £350. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has pledged to investigate the practice, which critics argue excludes ordinary fans from attending concerts. The government plans to review consumer protections related to ticket sales.
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The UK government is contemplating a ban on outdoor smoking in venues like pubs and restaurants to reduce preventable deaths linked to tobacco. The proposal has sparked debate, with health advocates supporting it while the hospitality sector warns of economic repercussions. A recent poll indicates significant public support for the ban.
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David Knowles, a 32-year-old journalist known for the 'Ukraine: The Latest' podcast, died suddenly in Gibraltar on September 8, 2024. The cause of death is suspected to be cardiac arrest, and investigations are ongoing with support from UK Counter Terrorism Policing.