内容摘要：from independent consultancy CBI Economics found that the labour-intensive nature of hair salons meant they were impacted by taxes three times as much as other high street operators.

from independent consultancy CBI Economics found that the labour-intensive nature of hair salons meant they were impacted by taxes three times as much as other high street operators.

He said after the event he planned on doing a large oil-on-canvas painting."I usually try to use a striking background, this year I'm thinking Redcar would look very impressive," Mr Bayley said.

The families of knife crime victims will come together to deliver a powerful message at the Wear-Tyne derby this weekend.North East teenagers Samantha Madgin and Connor Brown were murdered in separate knife attacks.Their loved ones will highlight the devastating consequences of carrying a knife at the Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC match on Saturday.

Samantha's sister, Carly Barrett, said: "We want to unite our region and spread the message of no more knives."Supported by the Newcastle United Foundation and Sunderland AFC's Foundation of Light, the Knives Impact Everyone campaign will be highly visible at the derby match.

Victims' families will stand shoulder-to-shoulder on the pitch to raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime, while hard-hitting messages will be displayed on advertising stands at the Stadium of Light.

Ms Barrett said her sister Samantha,"Increasing numbers of owners are either closing their salons or changing their employment practices and are renting chairs to contractors just to survive."

Mr Dicker said cutting VAT to 10% would "save salons across the country".A spokesperson for the Treasury said they were removing the £110,000 business rates relief cap for more than 280,000 retail, hospitality and leisure business properties.

The Sunday Times rich list has revealed Wales' wealthiest people.This year's edition of the annual shortlist sees Cardiff-born billionaire Sir Michael Moritz and wife Harriet Heyman return to the top spot with a wealth of £4.435bn - a fall of £168m compared with 2024.