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The UK energy minister, Michael Shanks, emphasized the urgent need for the country to take decisive action to prevent a potential gas supply crisis, which could leave homes and businesses without gas during the coldest days of the year. Advisers have warned that without adequate planning, the UK may face significant shortages by the end of the decade.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent budget includes a tax break for wealthy former non-domiciled individuals, significantly reducing their inheritance tax liabilities. Experts indicate that this benefit primarily favors those with assets exceeding £83 million, raising concerns about equity in tax policy.

Campbell's has dismissed Martin Bally, a senior executive, following allegations that he made derogatory comments about the company's products, referring to them as being for 'poor people,' and made disparaging remarks about Indian employees. The comments were reportedly recorded by another employee, prompting immediate action from the company.

Shellfish exports from the Menai Strait have significantly declined post-Brexit, impacting Welsh mussel farmers who are now focusing on the future. The mussels, freshly harvested from the waters, are being processed in hopes of revitalizing their business amidst challenging market conditions.

Romania has successfully implemented the largest deposit return scheme in the world, leading to a remarkable 94% increase in beverage-packaging collection and recycling within two years of its launch. Residents like Dana Chitucescu from the village of Pianu de Jos actively participate in this initiative by returning empty PET bottles, aluminum cans, and glass to local shops weekly.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a freeze on income tax thresholds until the 2030-31 tax year, a decision that experts from the Resolution Foundation and other thinktanks warn will disproportionately affect poorer households, exacerbating existing inequalities in living standards.

Ministers in England are set to implement a crackdown on 'for-profit' litter enforcement practices, which allow private firms to retain between 50% to 100% of fines issued for littering. This move follows the introduction of long-awaited statutory guidance that mandates councils to terminate such contracts with private enforcers.

Labour's stance on North Sea oil and gas production remains unclear, as it balances a commitment to halt new drilling licenses while promising to manage existing fields throughout their operational lifespan. This contradiction raises concerns about job security in an industry already facing significant job losses, estimated at 1,000 per month according to Robert Gordon University.