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Alison Hume MP.

What the Budget means for Scarborough and Whitby households

Alison Hume MP and Ed Miliband MP at Labour Conference In Liverpool, September 2026. photo: Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS.

MP supports targeted help with rising energy bills in North Yorkshire

Alison Hume MP meets representatives from hospitality businesses.

Scarborough and Whitby MP holds meeting to hear from hospitality businesses

Whitby's The Angel Hotel is marking Tax Equality Day.

Whitby pub The Angel Hotel to cut price of food and drink for a day

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

Scarborough’s David Duggleby saleroom on Vine Street.

David Duggleby saleroom to host reduced commission event

Alison Hume MP.

'Business rate cuts welcome but more action drastically needed' - pub landlords

Tony Waddington, Glaisdale. Supplied

Esk Valley pub landlord quits amid plea for Government to help small businesses

Ad Feature How to own a slice of holiday heaven in Yorkshire

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

Summer VAT move could cut family attraction costs

Whitby Town Council. Courtesy Numminen/LDRS

Upgrade of Whitby public toilets approved by town council
‘Obsolete’ contactless payment units at two public conveniences in Whitby are set to be replaced by the town council at a cost of more than £1,600.
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Will Haylett says he was left "disgusted" after being slapped with a bill of almost £3,000 for putting up "unauthorised flags".

Businessman 'disgusted' after receiving £3k bill for flying flags from lampposts

Scarborough town centre Christmas lights. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen

Extraordinary meeting to discuss future of Christmas lights in Scarborough

Prime Minister warned not to overlooked rural households

Prime Minister warned not to overlook the 21,000 oil heated homes in North Yorks...

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Councillor resignations leaves Filey Town Council in ‘unprecedented’ situation

The Lord Rosebery in Scarborough is to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on September 18.

Scarborough pub to cut food and drink prices by 7.5% on Tax Equality Day

Whitby's The Angel Hotel is to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on September 18.

Whitby pub to cut food and drink prices by 7.5% on Tax Equality Day

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

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

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
The legal challenge will be brought on behalf of impacted families ⚖
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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 New Angel Hotel at night.

Whitby's The Angel Hotel to offer cheaper food and drink on Tax Equality Day

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

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Community groups in Ryedale are being encouraged to apply for the grants

Ryedale residents encouraged to apply for second round of community grant scheme

Whitby's The Angel Hotel is offering 7.5 per cent off food and drink on September 14 as part of Tax Equality Day.

Whitby pub to cut price of food and drink by 7.5 per cent for a day

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

Cllr David Chance, said: "“We are looking to help Ryedale-based organisations that are making a positive impact on their local community."

Community grant scheme opens for applications for Ryedale groups

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

The cost of living crisis has sparked a huge rise in homeowners enquiring about solar panels.

Clear advice on green technologies for the home, and what it could mean for you

Chancellor urged to slash VAT on public EV charging

Public EV charging hits £1 per kWh as Osprey hikes prices by 50%
Charge point operator becomes UK’s most expensive with second price rise in two months but experts warn more could follow without government action
Matt Allan

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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

Liberal Democrat leader Cllr David Nolan said the call came as locals were being hit by rising prices for fuel, heating, food and other essentials. Photo submitted

Calls to declare cost of living emergency at East Riding Council’s full meeting

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

Energy crisis pushing more people in to debt

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...

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

Which is your favourite spot for some fish and chips in Scarborough?

The 14 best places for fish and chips in Scarborough according to TripAdvisor

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