Train fare hikes 2026 and Hull bioethanol plant closure: News Headlines

Yorkshire Post's news headlines with Sophie Mei Lan Malin.

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00:01Hi, I'm Sophie Mellan-Mellin and here are today's headlines.

00:05A large bioethanol plant in Hull is set to close today.

00:10The Vega Fuels Limited blames a trade deal with the US on its closure, putting 160 jobs at risk.

00:18We've also got the latest on price hikes on trains.

00:22Financial firm has predicted that train fares will inflate by 5.5% by next year.

00:30With over 200 pubs closed or converted for other uses in the first half of this year,

00:36people are urging Rachel Reeves to save British pubs in the budget.

00:41That's all for today's news. Don't forget to pick up a copy of the paper or subscribe to us online.

00:46Have a great day.