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Energy suppliers and Government eye ‘bad bank’ or loans as solution to collapses
Energy suppliers and Government eye ‘bad bank’ or loans as solution to collapses
20 September 2021
Millions of customers could be lefts in limbo if their energy suppliers collapse in the coming days and weeks, insiders have warned.
Scottish Tory leader Ross says he and wife ‘could be part’ of Gogglebox TV show
Scottish Tory leader Ross says he and wife ‘could be part’ of Gogglebox TV show
20 September 2021
Douglas Ross complained there had not been a Scottish family included in the programme for several years.
Towie star Lewis Bloor in court over alleged diamond scam plot
Towie star Lewis Bloor in court over alleged diamond scam plot
20 September 2021
Bloor denies conspiracy to defraud between 2013 and 2014.
Food supplies could be hit by CO2 shortage in days, warns Iceland boss
Food supplies could be hit by CO2 shortage in days, warns Iceland boss
20 September 2021
Trade body leaders have called on the Government to ‘urgently ensure adequate supplies’ of CO2 to keep food production going.
Father of children found dead in house ‘heartbroken’ as all four victims named
Father of children found dead in house ‘heartbroken’ as all four victims named
20 September 2021
The bodies of four people were found at a house in Killamarsh, near Sheffield.
Wallace attempts to downplay submarines row as France minister postpones meeting
Wallace attempts to downplay submarines row as France minister postpones meeting
20 September 2021
France has been left fuming after the UK, US and Australia agreed a new pact, known as Aukus.
‘Really dark day’ for pig farmers faced with gas shortages
‘Really dark day’ for pig farmers faced with gas shortages
20 September 2021
Farmers are already contending with staff shortages caused by Brexit and the pandemic.
No question of lights going out this winter amid energy crisis – Kwarteng
No question of lights going out this winter amid energy crisis – Kwarteng
20 September 2021
Wholesale prices for gas have surged 250% since January, with a 70% rise since August alone.
Baby therapy could reduce clinical autism diagnosis by two-thirds, study says
Baby therapy could reduce clinical autism diagnosis by two-thirds, study says
20 September 2021
Researchers say this is the first time such an improvement has been demonstrated.
Carbon dioxide shortage adding to ‘tsunami of problems’ facing pig industry
Carbon dioxide shortage adding to ‘tsunami of problems’ facing pig industry
20 September 2021
The National Pig Association said the sector ‘desperately needed’ Government help to get production systems working.
Fully vaccinated UK travellers can visit the US from November
Fully vaccinated UK travellers can visit the US from November
20 September 2021
The news will be a major boost for airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
Father ‘shell-shocked’ after almost losing son to hospital-acquired infection
Father ‘shell-shocked’ after almost losing son to hospital-acquired infection
20 September 2021
The 10-year-old boy had a kidney removed after being diagnosed with cancer.
DUP threat to withdraw ministers from Executive ‘reckless’ – Michelle O’Neill
DUP threat to withdraw ministers from Executive ‘reckless’ – Michelle O’Neill
20 September 2021
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he would act if the UK Government did not move to make changes to the Brexit Protocol.
Anaesthetist who injected partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’ jailed
Anaesthetist who injected partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’ jailed
20 September 2021
Hossam Metwally made dozens of recordings of himself administering fluids through a cannula to Kelly Wilson.
US to lift ban on vaccinated UK travellers – reports
US to lift ban on vaccinated UK travellers – reports
20 September 2021
President Biden is expected to make an announcement soon.
PM rebukes world leaders over their efforts to tackle the climate crisis
PM rebukes world leaders over their efforts to tackle the climate crisis
20 September 2021
Boris Johnson warned that the gap between what industrialised nations have promised and what they are actually delivering remains ‘vast’.
Italian name could inspire choice for Beatrice’s baby, bookmakers predict
Italian name could inspire choice for Beatrice’s baby, bookmakers predict
20 September 2021
The princess welcomed a baby daughter, weighing 6lb 2oz, on Saturday.
British and Afghan army officers reunited at Kabul airport in chance meeting
British and Afghan army officers reunited at Kabul airport in chance meeting
20 September 2021
Captain Dave Kellett and First Lieutenant Mohammad Jawad Akbari trained together at Sandhurst and had a reunion as 1st Lt Akbari was being evacuated.
Police files tracking Michael Collins’ movements to be sold at auction
Police files tracking Michael Collins’ movements to be sold at auction
20 September 2021
A walking stick belonging to the IRA leader during the War of Independence is also going under the hammer along with other rare historical artefacts.
O’Neill urges ‘cautious approach’ to easing further restrictions
O’Neill urges ‘cautious approach’ to easing further restrictions
20 September 2021
Health Minister Robin Swann also cautioned against promising an end to restrictions, proposing a ‘proportionate approach’.