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Which energy suppliers met with ministers and how much profit do they make?

Which energy suppliers met with ministers and how much profit do they make?

Which energy suppliers met with ministers and how much profit do they make?

11 August 2022

Bosses were hauled in for talks amid fears the average household bill could hit £5,000 from April.


New art trail exploring impact of the slave trade previews at Westminster Abbey

New art trail exploring impact of the slave trade previews at Westminster Abbey

New art trail exploring impact of the slave trade previews at Westminster Abbey

11 August 2022

More than 100 artist-designed globes sculptures will appear in seven cities across the UK.


Giggs’s ex ‘ashamed’ she stayed with player who ‘promised the world’, jury told

Giggs’s ex ‘ashamed’ she stayed with player who ‘promised the world’, jury told

Giggs’s ex ‘ashamed’ she stayed with player who ‘promised the world’, jury told

11 August 2022

Kate Greville was asked at Giggs’s trial why she moved into the former Welsh international’s home if he was a ‘serial and violent abuser’.


Dame Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

Dame Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

Dame Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

11 August 2022

The premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced the news on Twitter.


Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon

Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon

Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon

11 August 2022

The First Minister said the UK Government was ‘missing in action’ on energy bills.


Man in one of England’s driest towns says it has ‘its own micro climate’

Man in one of England’s driest towns says it has ‘its own micro climate’

Man in one of England’s driest towns says it has ‘its own micro climate’

11 August 2022

The manager of a nursery in one of the driest places in England says it takes up to four hours to water all of his plants each day.


Two in hospital after firearms incidents leave one dead

Two in hospital after firearms incidents leave one dead

Two in hospital after firearms incidents leave one dead

11 August 2022

John MacKinnon, 47, died on Wednesday as events unfolded on the Isle of Skye and Wester Ross.


UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

11 August 2022

Temperatures are climbing into the 30s and could peak around 36C over the weekend.


One in four waiting over 28 days for rescheduled operations as backlog grows

One in four waiting over 28 days for rescheduled operations as backlog grows

One in four waiting over 28 days for rescheduled operations as backlog grows

11 August 2022

The drop in two-year waits is ‘faint glimmer of light’ among otherwise ‘dire statistics’, commentators said.


Sir Frederick Barclay told ‘debt will not go away’ as contempt hearing adjourned

Sir Frederick Barclay told ‘debt will not go away’ as contempt hearing adjourned

Sir Frederick Barclay told ‘debt will not go away’ as contempt hearing adjourned

11 August 2022

The businessman was previously found to be in contempt of court for failing to pay his ex-wife the £245,000 he owed for legal fees and maintenance.


How to keep pets cool in the heat

How to keep pets cool in the heat

How to keep pets cool in the heat

11 August 2022

Here are some tips for helping animals cope with the hot weather.


Giggs made ex feel it was her fault he threw her naked from room, jury told

Giggs made ex feel it was her fault he threw her naked from room, jury told

Giggs made ex feel it was her fault he threw her naked from room, jury told

11 August 2022

Kate Greville is giving evidence at the trial of the former Manchester United player, who denies assault and using controlling and coercive behaviour.


Football fans name beaver kits after Lionesses

Football fans name beaver kits after Lionesses

Football fans name beaver kits after Lionesses

11 August 2022

Two kits born on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset have been named Russo and Toone in honour of the England players.


LGBT+ Afghans call on UK to save them from Taliban violence in Pakistan protest

LGBT+ Afghans call on UK to save them from Taliban violence in Pakistan protest

LGBT+ Afghans call on UK to save them from Taliban violence in Pakistan protest

11 August 2022

Ozlam, 24, is leading a group of refugees in a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan, calling for the UK to offer asylum to oppressed LGBT+ Afghans.


Pistol found at scene after man shot by police

Pistol found at scene after man shot by police

Pistol found at scene after man shot by police

11 August 2022

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said a 36-year-old man was shot in the abdomen by an officer but has non life-threatening injuries.


What do the latest NHS performance figures show?

What do the latest NHS performance figures show?

What do the latest NHS performance figures show?

11 August 2022

Ambulance response times to the most urgent incidents are the joint worst on record.


Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky

11 August 2022

It is expected to peak in the early hours of Saturday, and is caused by Earth slamming into the debris left behind by a comet.


Natalie McGarry confiscation hearing postponed due to appeal

Natalie McGarry confiscation hearing postponed due to appeal

Natalie McGarry confiscation hearing postponed due to appeal

11 August 2022

The former SNP MP was jailed for two years after being found guilty of embezzling almost £25,000 from pro-independence groups.


Community in shock after firearm incidents leave one dead and three injured

Community in shock after firearm incidents leave one dead and three injured

Community in shock after firearm incidents leave one dead and three injured

11 August 2022

A 39-year-old man has been arrested over a series of shootings on Skye and the mainland.


Leeds Bradford Airport hits back in security staff pay row

Leeds Bradford Airport hits back in security staff pay row

Leeds Bradford Airport hits back in security staff pay row

11 August 2022

Leeds Bradford Airport says it has done everything it can to increase the pay of front line staff.


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