A recent analysis by the Lib Dems reveals that the 50% increase in bus ticket prices, from £2 to £3, equates to a 1p income tax hike for working people who rely on public transport. This challenges Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s claim of protecting “working people” in her recent Budget. The Lib Dems are calling for the increase to be reversed, stating that the average commuter would face an extra £448 bill, equivalent to a 9% increase in income tax for a median earner on £37,430 a year.
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Joe Batley: Bristol Bears lock out with leg fracture until late December
Mark Mapletoft, the England A head coach, informed that Bats had sustained a slight leg fracture and will be unavailable for Bristol's upcoming games, with hopes for his return for the Leicester match. Bristol faces Amptill in the Premiership Rugby Cup before a league game against Harlequins, followed by Champions Cup fixtures against Leinster and La Rochelle, before the Premiership clash with Leicester on 21 December. Full Article
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