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The attractions at Activity World in Peterborough

Peterborough's Activity World launches new attraction despite closure plans

Activity World in Peterborough is to close next March after 30 years providing amusements for children and their families

Peterborough's Activity World to close after 30 years with loss of 14 jobs

Elections take place on May 7

Local Elections 2026: Deadline looms for voters requiring alternative photo ID

Concern has been voiced by Charlotte Horobin, chief executive of Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce at new jobs figures for Peterborough

Mixed message from jobs figures bolsters recruitment concerns for Peterborough

There has been a new drop in number of unemployment-related Universal Credit in Peterborough

New drop in number of unemployment-related Universal Credit in Peterborough

The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Frasers

Recruitment campaign to fill 40 jobs at companies including retail giant Frasers

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Major State Pension error could owe 300,000 over-60s £5k or more

Charlotte Anderson, Practice Lead for Grant Thornton UK in Cambridge, Milton Keynes, and Chelmsford

Resilient businesses in the East of England remain positive about economic outlo...

A £500 million deal between Network Rail and British Steel will help save Scunthorpe’s steelworks.

Jobs saved and British Steel plant future secured in £500m rail deal

The Blue Bell Inn,. Dogsthorpe, Peterborough.It is said to be the oldest pub in Peterborough with parts dating back to 1598. It started life as a farmhouse and became a pub in 1810.

IN PICTURES: Step back in time at some historic and notable pubs

Virgin Atlantic planes sit on the runway at Glasgow Airport.

Map shows how much drop-off fee is at your nearest major airport

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during a visit to ARU Peterborough

Chancellor defends employers' NI hike during visit to Peterborough

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Martin Lewis explains how to 'beat' April 5 pension boost deadline

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Urgent deadline to boost State Pension with NI top-ups looms

SME's are being made to reconsider their future

Ad Feature Spring Statement leaves UK SME’s more financially vulnerable
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, delivered in March 2025, outlined long-term ambitions for economic growth through investment in defence, housing, and digital transformation.
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The cost of commissioning heritage and library services is to cost Peterborough City Council £600,000 more than expected, it has been revealed

Heritage and library services contract to cost £600k more due to rising costs

A statue has been unveiled as part of a campaign to highlight the issue of pensioner poverty this winter.

'Freezing and forgotten': Ice sculpture leads winter fuel cuts plea

Andrew Killingsworth, owner of Yours Clothing in Peterborough

Fashion retailer enjoys good sales but tax hike to cost £2m

Currys CEO Alex Baldock speaks during a 'PM Connect' event at the Currys Repair Centre in 2023 (Photo: JOE GIDDENS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Major electrical retailer warns of reduced hiring from Budget measures

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

Peterborough United FC chairman Darragh MacAnthony has warned a rise in National Insurance will cost the club an extra £250,000 a year.

Posh boss warns NI tax hike will cost club £250,000 annually

Chancellor Rachel Reeves poses with the red box outside number 11 Downing Street. (Getty Images)

Westminster Life: A Budget to help deliver promises

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

WARNING: Nicola Campbell, a Partner at UK Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets, says workers will be hit by the rise in employer National Insurance contributions

Employers’ NI hike will impact Peterborough workers, warns Azets

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election Alex Nelson

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit

More than a million pensioners across our region can expect to receive a Winter Fuel Payment over the next few months (image: Adobe)

Pensioners to receive winter support payments worth hundreds of pounds

An important deadline which could affect how much money you have in retirement is fast approaching.

State pension warning as urgent deadline approaches

Martin Lewis issued the advice on his podcast

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to pensioners to save thousands

Energy bills will be going up for millions of households, but the vulnerable will receive increased support. Credit: Getty Images

Pensioners to start receiving payments of up to £600 today

Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty cut: What does it mean?

How to spot fraudulent HMRC emails and texts (Photo: Shutterstock)

HMRC issues scam warning to millions of tax credits customers

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares pension tip which can help you turn £800 into £5,500

Cautious Gen Zs are restricting their spend in pubs and clubs and are instead sp...

Seven tips to help ease the impact of rocketing cost of living

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

The major changes to statutory sick pay rules that are coming into effect this w...

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Thousands of employees at food firm with Peterborough base considering legal act...

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could pay as much as £48 extra per year from 1 April (image: AFP/Getty Images)

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could face £48 annual bill hike from April

Thumbs up: National Insurance rise set to go ahead despite cross-party opposition (image: Getty Images)

PM and Chancellor: ‘National insurance hike necessary despite cost of living cri...

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income

These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announce? (Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announc...

Vic Annells, chief executive of Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce.

Peterborough business chiefs voice fears for recovery after health tax hike

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said taxes may have to rise again to fund health and social care (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson suggests taxes may have to rise further as MPs to vote on social c...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce social care reform proposals today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson set to unveil social care plans - what we can expect

UK prime minister Boris Johnson meets with military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2

Will the UK government increase National Insurance rates to cover care reform co...

Have you received any strange phone calls? (Photo: Shutterstock)

A National Insurance number phone call scam has been reported in the UK - what t...

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ...

Millionaire couples could be taxed more to pay for the coronavirus crisis

National Insurance number applications are still suspended due to the pandemic

Thousands of women are missing out on a boost to their pension (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women who divorce later in life could be missing out on state pension money