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Tourist tax plans will be ‘hugely damaging’, warn holiday firms

Premier Inn owner Whitbread and Butlin’s were among those to criticise the plans to allow mayors to introduce tourist taxes.

Ryanair chief’s ‘rapists’ comments inappropriate, Irish deputy premier says

Michael O’Leary made the comment ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin on Thursday.

Andy Burnham tells John Swinney again that indyref2 is ‘off limits’

The Scottish First Minister had claimed remarks from the Prime Minister earlier this week showed a ‘big shift’ in his stance.

Fire in eastern DR Congo kills at least 24 students at two schools

The cause of the fire is not known, but the neighbourhood where the fire started is densely populated and most houses are made out of wood.

Harry and Meghan ‘happy to be back’ and busy getting Archie and Lili settled

The Sussex family moved back two weeks ago after spending six years in the US, with Archie and Lili beginning at their new schools.

Four people taken to hospital after reports of stabbing in south-east London

Seven men were arrested following the incident in Bromley and remain in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

GTA VI creator sacked employees after finding ‘disparaging’ chat room – tribunal

A group of 23 former Rockstar employees have begun an employment tribunal.

Doonbeg ‘used to Trump in our backyard’ as village braces for presidential visit

Pubs on the main street in Doonbeg, Co Clare, have set up marquees and outdoor bars for the tens of thousands of expected visitors.

Swinney seeks indyref2 talks with Burnham after ‘big shift’ in PM’s stance

The Labour leader suggested to MPs that such a vote could be held if public opinion shows there is demand for it.

Flight disruption eases as airport operations return to normal

An air traffic control issue caused more than 2,000 flights arriving or departing the UK to be cancelled this week.

UK economic growth set to peter out as consumers swap shops for pubs

Most economists are expecting gross domestic product (GDP) to have shown no growth in July.

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods

Langley’s Be Her and Choosin’ Texas both nabbed nominations for single of the year.