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Chancellor suggests those on £45,000 could struggle with sky-high bills

Chancellor suggests those on £45,000 could struggle with sky-high bills

Chancellor suggests those on £45,000 could struggle with sky-high bills

26 August 2022

Nadhim Zahawi says things will be ‘really hard’ for middle-earners, as well as society’s most vulnerable.


Pixie Lott’s wedding cake-makers raise prices amid cost-of-living crisis

Pixie Lott’s wedding cake-makers raise prices amid cost-of-living crisis

Pixie Lott’s wedding cake-makers raise prices amid cost-of-living crisis

26 August 2022

The owners of Erzulie Cakes, who provide services to The Savoy, said their company’s energy bills have almost tripled.


Two charged with terrorist offences after probe into right-wing extremism

Two charged with terrorist offences after probe into right-wing extremism

Two charged with terrorist offences after probe into right-wing extremism

26 August 2022

Darren Reynolds and Christine Grayson, both 59, have been remanded into custody ahead of the hearing.


Draft report into Cressida Dick’s departure from Met biased, says London mayor

Draft report into Cressida Dick’s departure from Met biased, says London mayor

Draft report into Cressida Dick’s departure from Met biased, says London mayor

26 August 2022

Sadiq Khan has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel over the draft report ahead of its publication.


Protesters gather outside Ofgem HQ calling for ‘payment strike’ on energy bills

Protesters gather outside Ofgem HQ calling for ‘payment strike’ on energy bills

Protesters gather outside Ofgem HQ calling for ‘payment strike’ on energy bills

26 August 2022

Members of the crowd shouted ‘enough is enough’ and held banners reading ‘Freeze profits, not people’.


Police arrest second man on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Police arrest second man on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Police arrest second man on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

26 August 2022

Merseyside Police said a 33-year-old man, from Dovecot, had been arrested on Friday evening.


Tributes to Labour politician Giles Radice amid reports of death at 85

Tributes to Labour politician Giles Radice amid reports of death at 85

Tributes to Labour politician Giles Radice amid reports of death at 85

26 August 2022

Sir Keir Starmer praised the former MP as a ‘wise and kind man’ and ‘unrivalled social democratic thinker’.


Former BP chief says price cap should be suspended

Former BP chief says price cap should be suspended

Former BP chief says price cap should be suspended

26 August 2022

Nick Butler said the increase in the Ofgem price cap should be suspended, after they announced an 80% hike in bills.


‘He has made our year’: Keanu Reeves delights locals at a Northamptonshire pub

‘He has made our year’: Keanu Reeves delights locals at a Northamptonshire pub

‘He has made our year’: Keanu Reeves delights locals at a Northamptonshire pub

26 August 2022

Pub-goers described the Matrix star as a ‘lovely person’.


Truss plans to ease living costs ‘would leave millions out in the cold’

Truss plans to ease living costs ‘would leave millions out in the cold’

Truss plans to ease living costs ‘would leave millions out in the cold’

26 August 2022

The Foreign Secretary has promised ‘decisive action’ if she is made PM to deliver ‘immediate support’.


Water companies to face ‘strictest targets’ on sewage pollution under new plan

Water companies to face ‘strictest targets’ on sewage pollution under new plan

Water companies to face ‘strictest targets’ on sewage pollution under new plan

26 August 2022

Defra said it is launching the ‘largest infrastructure programme in water company history to crack down on sewage spills and end pollution’.


Police release footage of moment man arrested on suspicion of Olivia’s murder

Police release footage of moment man arrested on suspicion of Olivia’s murder

Police release footage of moment man arrested on suspicion of Olivia’s murder

26 August 2022

The black and white aerial footage shows a man being led away from a property surrounded by armed police.


Sunny weekend beckons as warm conditions persist

Sunny weekend beckons as warm conditions persist

Sunny weekend beckons as warm conditions persist

26 August 2022

As of Wednesday, the UK had only 46% of the average total rainfall for August.


Moldovan killer convicted of ‘evil and depraved’ rape and attempted murder

Moldovan killer convicted of ‘evil and depraved’ rape and attempted murder

Moldovan killer convicted of ‘evil and depraved’ rape and attempted murder

26 August 2022

Sergiu Boianjiu came to the UK after being released early from a 14-year term for murdering his girlfriend and hiding her body in a drainage shaft.


Brian Cox says ‘class-ridden’ system drove him to support Scottish independence

Brian Cox says ‘class-ridden’ system drove him to support Scottish independence

Brian Cox says ‘class-ridden’ system drove him to support Scottish independence

26 August 2022

The actor, originally from Dundee, spoke during the Edinburgh TV Festival.


Fiscal watchdog ready to publish forecast for new PM’s spending plans

Fiscal watchdog ready to publish forecast for new PM’s spending plans

Fiscal watchdog ready to publish forecast for new PM’s spending plans

26 August 2022

The OBR’s confirmation puts the new government in the position of having to formally reject its offer.


Red Arrows received ‘unacceptable behaviours and bystander training’

Red Arrows received ‘unacceptable behaviours and bystander training’

Red Arrows received ‘unacceptable behaviours and bystander training’

26 August 2022

The aerobatic display team was reportedly given unacceptable behaviours and active bystander training following allegations from 40 personnel.


Diana’s Ford Escort to be sold at auction

Diana’s Ford Escort to be sold at auction

Diana’s Ford Escort to be sold at auction

26 August 2022

The black RS Turbo is expected to fetch a six-figure sum when it goes up for sale on Saturday.


Radio DJ Dr Fox fined for speeding

Radio DJ Dr Fox fined for speeding

Radio DJ Dr Fox fined for speeding

26 August 2022

Neil Fox pleaded guilty to speeding ahead of a behind-closed-doors hearing at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.


Care home resident, 82, lives lifelong dream of flying a plane

Care home resident, 82, lives lifelong dream of flying a plane

Care home resident, 82, lives lifelong dream of flying a plane

26 August 2022

Roger Mashall said it was a brilliant experience.


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