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Parliament urged to hold ‘crucial’ debate into affordability checks

A debate in parliament on the subject of controversial affordability checks is “crucial”, according to Nevin Truesdale, chief executive of the Jockey Club. Industry leaders have warned that new regulations could cost the sport up to £250million over ...

29 Nov 2023 at 13:57

Sport

Affordability checks debate set for February

A debate will be held to discuss the implementation of affordability checks on February 26, the Petitions Committee has announced. Participants and fans of racing signed a petition, which needed 100,000 signatures to reach this stage, after it was ...

12 Jan 2024 at 18:06

Sport

Affordability checks petition passes 100,000 signatures

Parliament will be forced to consider whether to hold a debate on the proposed implementation of betting affordability checks after a petition opposing such measures passed 100,000 signatures. Racing organisations and officials have expressed ...

28 Nov 2023 at 22:16

Lifestyle

Have a cheap date at these UK hotels for £100 and under per night

The drudgery of day-to-day living puts a dampener on most relationships, especially in today’s financial climate. But escaping familiar surroundings – even for a night – is a guaranteed way to revive romance. If money is a frequent cause of ...

30 Jan 2023 at 07:30

Is it still possible to find an affordable family holiday this October half term?

Lifestyle

Can I still grab an affordable break this October half term?

There’s no denying it’s becoming more expensive to go on holiday – especially during peak periods. But the good news is there are still plenty of late deals on the market if you look around. According to consumer advice champions Which?, ...

06 Oct 2022 at 12:05

Sport

BHA calls for MPs to attend affordability checks debate

The British Horseracing Authority is urging MPs to take part in the debate over affordability checks, which will take place in Westminster Hall on Monday. It is the first chance for MPs to properly interrogate proposals of the ...

22 Feb 2024 at 17:27

Home

Need for more affordable housing schemes highlighted

Offaly County Council should consider making publicly owned land available to developers to build affordable housing for homeowners. That is according to one county councillor, who's calling on the local authority to consider ...

17 Jul 2020 at 15:00

National News

Sinn Fein plan for thousands of new homes ‘good to go from day one’

A Sinn Fein plan to deliver 370,000 new homes by 2030 is “good to go” from day one if the party is voted into government, Mary Lou McDonald has insisted. The party president said the “game-changing” blueprint to “end the ...

12 Nov 2024 at 17:03

Sport

MPs urge affordability check rethink in Westminster Hall debate

A number of MPs called for ministers to reconsider affordability checks during in a debate at Westminster Hall on Monday. It was the first chance for MPs to properly interrogate proposals of the implementation of the ...

26 Feb 2024 at 22:12

Lifestyle

6 brilliant Bordeaux from the red wine capital of the world

With its reputation for some of the finest red wines in the world, sometimes it’s easy to be duped into thinking those lovely labels with illustrious châteaux are out of reach. But it just so happens that ‘modern ...

08 Feb 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

These are the most affordable holiday destinations in 2025

The start of a new year promises fresh beginnings – but it also includes an inevitable rise in prices. But while inflation continues to push up costs in some parts of the world, there are still places where the ...

06 Jan 2025 at 11:52

Motoring News

UK Drive: The Citroen e-C3 is a budget-friendly urban electric vehicle

What is it? Citroen is a firm that has built up a reputation of reinventing the wheel. But while its range of cars have often succeeded in delivering plenty of space and practicality, they’ve sometimes missed ...

28 Apr 2025 at 15:30

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