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Ofgem chief says controls on energy firms ‘should have been tighter’

Ofgem chief says controls on energy firms ‘should have been tighter’

Ofgem chief says controls on energy firms ‘should have been tighter’

11 July 2022

Ofgem’s chief executive has said financial resilience controls ‘should have been stronger’ when quizzed by MPs on the collapse of energy suppliers.


Not just tax cuts needed to boost economy, says Tugendhat

Not just tax cuts needed to boost economy, says Tugendhat

Not just tax cuts needed to boost economy, says Tugendhat

11 July 2022

The Tory leadership contender is to set out a 10-point plan to stimulate growth.


MPs: End barbaric killing of bears and change Queen’s Guard caps to faux fur

MPs: End barbaric killing of bears and change Queen’s Guard caps to faux fur

MPs: End barbaric killing of bears and change Queen’s Guard caps to faux fur

11 July 2022

The Westminster Hall debate was opened by SNP MP Martyn Day.


Energy price higher than at time of last price cap estimate, Ofgem chief says

Energy price higher than at time of last price cap estimate, Ofgem chief says

Energy price higher than at time of last price cap estimate, Ofgem chief says

11 July 2022

The chief executive of Ofgem has said the the market price of energy is higher than it was at the time of the last price cap estimate.


Charles and Camilla top Tatler’s Social Power Index

Charles and Camilla top Tatler’s Social Power Index

Charles and Camilla top Tatler’s Social Power Index

11 July 2022

The society bible said the prince and the duchess’s popularity had risen further than ever in 2022.


Sunak pledges to cut taxes – once inflation is under control

Sunak pledges to cut taxes – once inflation is under control

Sunak pledges to cut taxes – once inflation is under control

11 July 2022

The ex-chancellor will say it is a matter of ‘when’ not ‘if’ taxes fall if he becomes PM.


Government announces £1 billion school refurbishment plan

Government announces £1 billion school refurbishment plan

Government announces £1 billion school refurbishment plan

11 July 2022

Unions say the proposals fall far short of what has been cut since 2010 from capital funding.


Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday

Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday

Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday

11 July 2022

A “Super Buck Moon” is expected to appear bigger in the sky and up to 30% brighter on Wednesday night.


Number of patients in England testing positive for Covid nears previous peak

Number of patients in England testing positive for Covid nears previous peak

Number of patients in England testing positive for Covid nears previous peak

11 July 2022

Health experts have warned the figures are likely to carry on rising throughout July.


Parents of boy wait for ruling on latest stage of life-support treatment fight

Parents of boy wait for ruling on latest stage of life-support treatment fight

Parents of boy wait for ruling on latest stage of life-support treatment fight

11 July 2022

Doctors treating Archie Battersbee say continued treatment is not in his best interests and should end – his parents disagree


Sir Mo Farah felt ‘relief’ after reconnecting with his namesake Mohamed Farah

Sir Mo Farah felt ‘relief’ after reconnecting with his namesake Mohamed Farah

Sir Mo Farah felt ‘relief’ after reconnecting with his namesake Mohamed Farah

11 July 2022

The four-time Olympic gold medallist revealed the truth about his childhood during a BBC documentary.


Labour seeks amendment on Schools Bill following Government U-turn

Labour seeks amendment on Schools Bill following Government U-turn

Labour seeks amendment on Schools Bill following Government U-turn

11 July 2022

Party criticises Government ‘infighting’ over leadership contest and ‘chaotic’ plans for education


Andrew Bailey: The Chancellor should only reveal tax cut plans in Budgets

Andrew Bailey: The Chancellor should only reveal tax cut plans in Budgets

Andrew Bailey: The Chancellor should only reveal tax cut plans in Budgets

11 July 2022

The Governor of the Bank of England offered a rebuke to Nadhim Zahawi who suggested he will cut taxes if he becomes the next prime minister.


MP Jamie Wallis banned from driving after fleeing crash scene

MP Jamie Wallis banned from driving after fleeing crash scene

MP Jamie Wallis banned from driving after fleeing crash scene

11 July 2022

Jamie Wallis, 38, was found asleep in bed by police after he abandoned his Mercedes after crashing into a telegraph pole in South Wales.


Teachers’ leaders express ‘grave concern’ over Andrea Jenkyns’ gesture

Teachers’ leaders express ‘grave concern’ over Andrea Jenkyns’ gesture

Teachers’ leaders express ‘grave concern’ over Andrea Jenkyns’ gesture

11 July 2022

Teachers’ leaders say her response to a crowd will make it more difficult to ‘maintain common decency in schools’.


Cambridge University holds review after student deaths

Cambridge University holds review after student deaths

Cambridge University holds review after student deaths

11 July 2022

University to hold review after deaths by suspected suicide.


Sajid Javid dodges questions over previous tax affairs at campaign launch

Sajid Javid dodges questions over previous tax affairs at campaign launch

Sajid Javid dodges questions over previous tax affairs at campaign launch

11 July 2022

Sajid Javid declined repeatedly to get into specifics about where he has previously paid tax.


Tories row over ‘fantasy tax cuts’, as Javid strikes out at ‘poisonous’ battle

Tories row over ‘fantasy tax cuts’, as Javid strikes out at ‘poisonous’ battle

Tories row over ‘fantasy tax cuts’, as Javid strikes out at ‘poisonous’ battle

11 July 2022

Conservatives vying to replace Boris Johnson have engaged in a bidding war of proposals to win support.


In Pictures: UK basks in heatwave ahead of more dangerous temperatures

In Pictures: UK basks in heatwave ahead of more dangerous temperatures

In Pictures: UK basks in heatwave ahead of more dangerous temperatures

11 July 2022

It was a bright start to the week for many parts of the country, with the mercury predicted to climb all week.


Train drivers at eight rail companies vote overwhelmingly to strike over pay

Train drivers at eight rail companies vote overwhelmingly to strike over pay

Train drivers at eight rail companies vote overwhelmingly to strike over pay

11 July 2022

Members of the drivers union Aslef at eight companies backed campaigns of industrial action, increasing the threat of huge disruption this summer.


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