The Scottish Conservatives said average non-domestic rateable values have risen about 123%, with some hospitality firms facing increases nearing 400%, and the Scottish Government will set out decisions on rates and reliefs in the Budget on 13 January.
The article reports the Simple app is offering 60% off its weight-loss programmes with the code REACH60, and it cites a user, Rebecca Littles, who said she lost 76 pounds using the platform.
The article lists ten lesser-known U.S. towns and small cities that meet common retirement criteria, highlighting features such as affordability, healthcare access, outdoor recreation, and local culture.
Spanish reports say Barcelona plan to trigger a reported €30 million buyout clause to sign Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan, and talks with his representatives are expected before the end of the season.
Laura Dave's new novel, The First Time I Saw Him, is out now and continues the story from The Last Thing He Told Me; the TV adaptation's second season starring Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice premieres on Apple TV next month.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Rick Rieder has not yet been interviewed by President Trump for the Federal Reserve chair post and that a nominee is expected later this month.
The Princess of Wales released a short "Winter" video marking her 44th birthday, and a columnist said the video's tone and timing amid recent storm disruption and cost-of-living pressures risk appearing out of touch.
The ITF said it will review its wildcard-awarding procedures after Egyptian amateur Hajar Abdelkader lost 6-0 6-0 and served 20 double faults in a 37-minute first-round match at an ITF W35 event in Nairobi; Tennis Kenya had approved her entry.
TV doctor Punam Krishan disclosed a breast cancer diagnosis received five months ago and said she often cried while coping; she praised NHS care and described feeling healed and still 'navigating' life after treatment.
The New START treaty between the US and Russia is set to expire on February 6, ending the last formal limits on deployed strategic warheads; together the two countries hold roughly 87% of the world’s nuclear weapons.
