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I love Blackpool! How you can enjoy Blackpool's attractions for bargain prices

How you can enjoy incredible Blackpool attractions for bargain prices

A government tax break could help families save decent money on a day out to UK theme parks

Alton Towers tickets could crash in price this summer after VAT cut

''Brilliant summer ahead' - Attraction prices slashed on Blackpool's momentous day as resort welcome VAT cuts. Picture shows some of Blackpool's favourite attractions and centre Kate Shane, MD, of Blackpool Tourism Ltd

Attraction ticket prices slashed on truly momentous day for Blackpool

In hugely welcome news for Blackpool and the resort’s tourism industry, Rachel Reeves has announced a temporary cut in the rate of VAT on attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums from 20% to 5% over the summer holidays.

Breaking 'Blackpool's brilliant summer' - Chancellor reveals major VAT update

MP Chris Webb has taken the case for urgent investment in South Shore directly to the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Downing Street, just days after a devastating fire struck the area’s main high street

South Shore fire leaves gap on high street as MP pushes for investment

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 of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street last autumn; what will she have in store today? (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP)

Breaking Chancellor reveals National Living and National Minimum Wage increases

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

Business owner shows his frustration as budget anxiety grips firms across the UK.

Britain gripped by ‘Budget anxiety’ as millions fear cost-of-living and tax hike...

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

Prawn and crayfish cocktail with spiced tomato mayonnaise and toasted focaccia is one of the dishes reduced under the Seafood Pub Company’s Tax-Free Mondays.

Five Lancashire pubs remove tax and duty on food and drink

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

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
Shoppers could see fewer big high-street stores as rising taxes threaten to hit retailers’ wallets 💸
Alex Nelson

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

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

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

Family farm tax will not achieve government intentions, says NFU

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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

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

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

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
Reeves outlined key changes, with impacts on welfare, household income, and services 💬
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Follow these seven tips to get your hands on those sets of keys.

Expert reveals 7 strategies to boost your savings and reach your house deposit s...

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

(Photo: JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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

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

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

The budget has drawn a mixed response from Lancashire business groups

'Job cuts and price hike' warning for Lancashire firms after budget

Lancashire county councillors have been counting up the costs and benefits of the budget

Budget: pothole boost welcomed, but business rates warning as councilors react

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

Queen Street, Blackpool - pubs and restaurants could be affected by the changes to business rates

Businesses in Blackpool are facing a cliff edge - It's vital we help

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

Main pic: Adam Boldy, general manager of Farmers Arms in Great Eccleston, serves some food on Tax-Free Monday. Right: some of the Seafood Pub Company pubs.

Company which owns pubs in Lancashire celebrates Tax Free Mondays

Coun Paul Galley

Tories anger after bid to challenge fuel allowance cuts is refused

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

The Seafood Pub Company's Derby Arms in Longridge

Lancashire pub company launching tax-free Mondays until the new budget

The Derby Arms in Longridge

'Tax-free Mondays' to cut price of food and drink at local eateries

Blackpool older people joined NPC members at 2023 Annual Convention, Imperial Hotel, Blackpool prom

Blackpool Convention to hear how fuel payments axe is a nightmare for millions o...

Many pensioners are worried about the cut to winter fuel allowances

Thousands of Blackpool pensioners set to lose their fuel allowance

Artist's impressions showing plans for the former Abingdon Street Post Office

Answers sought over Blackpool's regeneration funding

Only one train track runs along the South Fylde line through stations like St Annes-on-the-Sea - meaning services are infrequent and often cancelled

'Fight will go on' for better Fylde train services after government scraps fund

Thornton railway station - along with a stop at Burn Naze - could have been put back on track under the plans to reopen the line from Poulton to Fleetwood

Fylde coast railway reopening under threat after key fund axed

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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

Loading platform made of scaffold system on housing development construction site

Almost 200,000 households on North West Housing Waiting List

Shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, and Chris Webb during their campaign in Blackpool (Credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Labour accuse Conservatives of being ‘out of touch’ on campaign visit

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