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Liverpool hotel warning after Eurovision price hike
People looking to book hotels in Liverpool for next year's Eurovision Song Contest are being warned about a surge in hotel prices.
It was announced on Friday, October 7 that Liverpool will host the international song contest. Eurovision is being held in the UK next year on behalf of this year's winners Ukraine - which cannot host because of the ongoing Russian invasion.
The group received widespread praise, including from city centre councillor Nick Small, who said: "This is what responsible operators do, who are invested in Liverpool for the long-term. Well done."
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Amid the explosion in hotel prices, Liverpool's cabinet member for Culture and a key figure behind the city's successful bid, Cllr Harry Doyle has issued a warning to those hoping to book a stay in the city next May.
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Bank holidays for 2022 and 2023 in UK confirmed - full list of dates
The bank holidays for 2023 have been announced.
The next bank holiday in England and Wales is December 26 which is Boxing Day. This year, the Christmas Day bank holiday will be observed on December 27. The New Year's Day bank holiday will not be held on January 1, but rather January 2. Bank or public holidays do not have to be given as paid leave.
An employer can choose to include bank holidays as part of a worker’s statutory annual leave. If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you’ll usually be paid on the working day before.
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Asda shoppers warned as soup pulled from shelves
Asda customers should return a certain soup product to stores for a refund.
The supermarket has said that Itsu is recalling batches of its noodle soup as a precaution. Information on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website states some soups "have been mispacked with a prawn gyoza that contains crustaceans which is not mentioned on the label".
Asda said: "If you have purchased Itsu Noodle Soup Veg Gyoza & Greens (230g) with the above Use By Dates, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt."
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