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Business rates cut ‘won't be enough for pubs’

Yvette Cooper MP has shared her support for rail fare freezes across the Five Towns, stating that it will "put money back in the pockets of working people.”

Yvette Cooper MP welcomes rail fare freezes for commuters in the Five Towns

Coun Denise Jeffery, Leader of Wakefield Council.

Wakefield Council leader responds to Autumn Budget 2025

Alex Sitaras said: "what we’re hearing already is a mix of frustration, confusion and, for some, real concern about making the wrong move."

Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from Budget's changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has proposed a five-year minimum State Pension guarantee, even if a retiree dies early (Photo: Pexels)

New plan could guarantee 5 years of pension payments - even if you die

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September. The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What to expect from the Budget - Reeves faces £50bn gap and inflation

David Jones, owner of Beir Huis in Ossett, and Jade Botterill, MP for Ossett and Denby Dale, attended a Downing Street reception celebrating Yorkshire businesses.

Wakefield and Ossett businesses leaders join MPs at Downing Street reception

Simon Lightwood MP, Member of Parliament for Wakefield & Rothwell

Column: Political opinion with Simon Lightwood MP: A Britain built for all

Shoppers walk past a Primark clothing store. The retailer's parent company has warned large UK stores could be under 'pressure' from tax changes (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Fashion brand boss warns large stores face pressure - and could close

Yvette Cooper MP.

Yvette Cooper MP to become foreign secretary, say No 10 sources

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves announces 2025 Autumn Budget date - what to expect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a speech at Siemens Healthineers in January 2025 in Eynsham, England (Photo: Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves may cut tax-free pension lump sums – what it could mean
Older savers could see more of their pensions taxed as the Treasury explores new limits 💸
Alex Nelson

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during a visit to Studio Ulster on August 12, 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Photo: Oliver McVeigh - Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves looking at property tax shake-up - what it may mean for buyers

Simon Lightwood, Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell

Political opinion: Simon Lightwood MP: "We are investing in your priorities and ...

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Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

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Labour restores Winter Fuel Payment to millions of pensioners

Wakefield’s station is owned by operator Arriva but could soon become the responsibility of WYCA if bus services are brought back under public control.

Wakefield to get new bus station as a part of £2.1bn transport boost

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10 richest people in the North according to the Sunday Times Rich List

Business in two minutes: UK borrowing surges as Musk makes Tesla vow

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

County Hall, Wakefield.

Councillors to debate whether to take action over plans to cut benefits

The authority’s controlling group said it was calling for a “rethink” of proposed welfare reforms.

Wakefield's Labour councillors oppose government cuts to benefit system

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts
Labour’s Spring Statement wasn’t as brutal as feared - but can it undo last week’s cuts? 💰
Alex Nelson

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Spring Statement 2025 - when it is and what Chancellor could announce

Rachel Reeves facing new issue as UK firms are pausing or paring back hiring plans thanks to poor economic outlook and rising payroll costs.

Top business stories in 2 minutes: High Street firms' £1bn taxes blow

Opposition councillors in Wakefield have put forward a motion calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to be sacked.

Wakefield opposition motion calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to be sacked

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Economy heading to 'worst of all worlds' with decline expected in 2025

Chris Kitchen, the General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers

Around 7,000 former mineworkers across district receive first pension boost

A motion by Conservative councillors in Wakefield to call on the government to reverse plans to increase employer National Insurance contributions has been defeated.

Councillor says politics is “completely and utterly toxic” as NI motion defeated

Members of the Labour-run authority will vote on two proposals put forward by Conservative councillors at a meeting on November 27.

Call for Budget U-turn and scrapping of £3 bus fares

Petros Georgiou runs a popular fish and chip restaurant and takeaway, but said more could be done to bring people into Wakefield city centre and improve footfall for local businesses.

Small business owners discuss trading concerns following Budget

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

Increase in number of UK businesses fleeing to Netherlands

Full-time workers in Wakefield are among the lowest earners in Britain, new figures show.

Full-time workers in Wakefield among the lowest paid in Britain

Nadeem Ahmed, leader of Wakefield Council's Conservative and Independent Group

Wakefield’s political leaders give their reaction to the Autumn Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Labour councillors in Wakefield criticised their new government as they called for the “shameful” decision to cut winter fuel payments to be overturned.

Labour councillors call for “shameful” winter fuel cuts to be reversed

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

The Chancellor of the Exchequer was given a guided tour of the Leeds Lung Health Check

Chancellor of the Exchequer visits the Leeds Lung Health Check

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

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Martin Lewis' alert as payments cut - pensioners can still get £1000s

Professor Green. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Going Green: Positive change is already happening

Denise Jeffery said she planned to speak with Rachel Reeves about boosting local government finances if she becomes chancellor after the election on July 4.

Council leader to lobby new chancellor for more funding if Labour wins election

Labour has a plan that will move our country forward. Photo: Getty Images

Simon Lightwood MP: Labour has a plan that will move our country forward

Kwasi Kwarteng has scrapped the top rate of income tax (Photo: PA)

The results of Kwasi Kwarteng’s first Autumn Mini-Budget.

Households in Wakefield recorded their largest rise in electricity consumption in eight years in 2020, figures show, as Covid forced people to spend more time at home.

Wakefield homes record pandemic-fuelled rise in electricity use

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