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Andrew Carter retweeted
I told the @HouseofCommons recently that Labour have already brought the tourism and hospitality sector to it's knees with higher taxes.
And now they're bringing in an entire new tourism tax!
When will Labour learn, you cannot tax your way to growth?
Labour’s tax hikes are hammering hospitality.
📊 £318 million extra in business rates for small venues.
🍺 Average pub:
• +15% next year – £1,400 more
• £4,500 more in 2027/28
• £7,000 more in 2028/29
➡️ £12,900 extra over three years
🏨 Average hotel:
• £28,900 more next year
• £65,000 more in 2027/28
• £111,000 more in 2028/29
➡️ Over £200,000 extra in total
And all of this just before Labour’s new tourism tax.
Jobs, investment and local businesses are being put at risk.
👉 The Conservatives would scrap business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure.
Andrew Carter retweeted
Brilliant from @MickKill as always
Andrew Carter retweeted
REFUND INFORMATION – TODAY’S RACEDAY
Following today’s abandonment, we have now processed refunds for admission tickets purchased in advance through our online booking platform.
If you purchased your admission tickets online, a full refund has already been issued to the card used to make the booking. You do not need to take any further action. Please allow up to 10 days for the refund to reach your account, depending on your bank or card provider.
Paid on the day?
If you purchased your admission tickets on the day, please retain your receipt, ticket or abandonment ticket.
You can then either email a clear copy of your ticket/receipt, along with your details, to [email protected], or post these to Thirsk Racecourse.
Our team will process these requests and respond after the Bank Holiday weekend.
Hospitality Bookings
Customers who had a hospitality booking with us today will be contacted individually regarding their booking and refund arrangements. There is no need to contact us at this stage.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding following today’s difficult decision to abandon racing. We apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience caused and appreciate your continued support.
Andrew Carter retweeted
Nominations are now open for Britain's 100 Best Pubs 2026 in partnership with @TimothyTaylors Landlord, and supported by @SquareUK.
Nominations close at 23:59 on Thursday 13 August: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xmJ2k0
Andrew Carter retweeted
World Cup halftime show predictably dreadful. Bring back Bruce Forsyth at the 1974 FA Cup final
Andrew Carter retweeted
In Parliament @JohnGlenUK raised the drop in summer jobs in hospitality.
“This sector is under real strain, and part-time jobs for the youngest workers are not there at the moment.”
Summer jobs are vital first jobs proving soft skills for life.
They must be protected.
Andrew Carter retweeted
Harry Brook ready to lead England in all three formats. That's nightclubs, beaches, and police stations.
Harry Brook tells @BBCSport he’d accept the Test captaincy & believes he could lead in all three formats.
#bbccricket
Andrew Carter retweeted
“Loch Lomond” in Foxborough. Quite a sight. #WorldCup
Andrew Carter retweeted
And breathe… our 25/26 campaign done!
🏆 North Bucks Premier Division Champions
🏆 Premier Challenge Trophy Winners
🏆 Inter Divisional Challenge Trophy Winners
🏆 Oving Cup Winners
It’s been some season and with that the preseason friendly messages have begun 😅
🟡⚫️
Andrew Carter retweeted
VAT in the UK on a holiday - all of hospitality in fact - is already 20% when Italy, France, Spain, Germany all pay half that or less.
Maybe just stop taxing jobs out of the sector?
Andrew Carter retweeted
World snooker champion Wu Yize
shared a single bed with his dad in a windowless flat when he first arrived in Sheffield aged 16
His mum stayed in China where illness led to several hospital visits
Proud parents with their son, a world champion. What a story. What a moment
Andrew Carter retweeted
Best audio event - Grand National @5liveSport 🏆
Great team effort to win @SportSJA award for 2025 @AintreeRaces coverage
Including superb commentary @HuntyCaller on Nick Rockett victory for trainer @WillieMullinsNH and jockey son Patrick #HorseRacing
🏆 Congratulations to Audio Event Live Coverage of the Year winners @5liveSport for The Grand National!
🥈 @5liveSport - Women's Euros 2025
🥉 @talkSPORT - British and Irish Lions tour 2025
#SJA2025
Andrew Carter retweeted
“I went on the pitch with a player I didn’t know!” 😂
We’re not sure which part of this story is the best!
Andrew Carter retweeted
More on Matt Hampson Foundation on 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy’s Justgiving page @Hambofoundation
Matt has been a great friend and support to Graham Lee, since Graham’s life-changing injuries, as someone who has been through similar trauma himself
justgiving.com/page/apmccoyl…
Andrew Carter retweeted
Thank you @HuddlestonNigel for raising hospitality job losses.
“This has led to 100,000 job loses in the UK in hospitality and tourism alone over the last two years.”
Hospitality provides first jobs, entry level jobs and jobs everywhere.
Gov’t must protect jobs, not add more taxes.
Andrew Carter retweeted
A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:
“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.
At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.
But cancer doesn’t care about plans.
Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.
I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.
Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.
Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.
Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.
Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.
Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.
Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.
Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.
And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.
Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.
And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”
Holly 🩷
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