Bulletin AM briefing: Burnham cuts business rates and Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers

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1. Pubs, clubs, and live music venues have business rates cut by 20%
2. Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers amid escalating conflict
3. US ‘will not block’ Andrew and Tristan Tate’s extradition to the UK
4. Weight loss drugs tied to unexpected side effect, study finds
5. Multi-state warnings issued as Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall

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