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As we move towards the end of the financial year, many businesses are already fully engaged in finalising their budgets for the 2026-27 period. Cost control – particularly as statutory payments such as business rates, minimum wage and National Insurance are on the increase – is vital to ensuring that successful businesses continue to be so. That doesn’t necessarily mean cuts. But it does mean identifying opportunities to streamline operations and protect profit margins. In an

Multi-million selling chart-topper and TV star Peter Andre has today been revealed as the headline live act for Newport Now BID’s Countdown to Christmas  spectacular. Running from 2pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, November 15, Countdown to Christmas  will feature live music, fairground rides and celebrity guests, culminating in the official switching on of Newport’s city centre 2025 Christmas lights and a breath-taking fireworks display. Pop star, TV presenter and actor Peter Andre

The first live acts for Newport Now BID’s Countdown to Christmas  spectacular have been revealed today. Running from 2pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, November 15, Countdown to Christmas  will feature live music, fairground rides and celebrity guests, culminating in the official switching on of Newport’s city centre Christmas lights and a breathtaking fireworks display. The main support acts for the event have been announced today, with the headline star – a multi-million selling ch

Crowds at last year's Countdown to Christmas event. Photo: Kevin Ward Media NEWPORT city centre will start the countdown to Christmas with a spectacular event packed with fun for all the family on Saturday, November 15. Running from 2pm to 5.30pm, Countdown to Christmas will feature live music, fairground rides and celebrity guests, culminating in the official switching on of Newport’s city centre Christmas lights and a breath-taking fireworks display. Organised by the Newpor