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Drivers leasing new electric cars ‘overcharged’ by hundreds of pounds each month

Drivers leasing new electric cars ‘overcharged’ by hundreds of pounds each month

Clean transport campaign group Transport & Environment said leasing companies are not reflecting the strong resale value of cleaner cars.

Supermarket bosses meeting food minister over fruit and veg shortage

Supermarket bosses meeting food minister over fruit and veg shortage

The meeting comes as consumers continue to face buying restrictions – at best – on fresh produce items such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

Protect heart health to ward off other major diseases, study says

Protect heart health to ward off other major diseases, study says

Academics found that adults with healthy hearts had longer disease-free life expectancies.

Teenager appears in court charged with murdering 15-year-old Holly Newton

Teenager appears in court charged with murdering 15-year-old Holly Newton

A 16-year-old boy was also taken to hospital after suffering non life-threatening injuries.

National Trust to use coppicing in bid to boost nightingale numbers in Suffolk

National Trust to use coppicing in bid to boost nightingale numbers in Suffolk

It will be the first time the technique has been used at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk since 1987.

Ford Sierra Cosworth sells for nearly £600,000 at auction

Ford Sierra Cosworth sells for nearly £600,000 at auction

Classic 1987 model went for almost triple its estimate.

What does Ofgem’s price cap mean for me and my energy bill?

What does Ofgem’s price cap mean for me and my energy bill?

Ofgem has dropped its energy price cap but bills will still rise by an average of £500 from April.

Challenging adult social care decisions confusing and stressful, says watchdog

Challenging adult social care decisions confusing and stressful, says watchdog

Some social care users are reluctant to challenge decisions because they are afraid of losing their existing care, an inquiry found.

Police reviewing ‘New IRA claim of responsibility’ for detective’s shooting

Police reviewing ‘New IRA claim of responsibility’ for detective’s shooting

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has been fighting for his life in hospital since the attack in Omagh.

NHS call handlers often worry: How many people are we going to kill today?

NHS call handlers often worry: How many people are we going to kill today?

Officials from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch asked staff working in urgent and emergency care for their experiences.

Paloma Faith inspired by Ukrainian women ‘holding the fort’ during Russian war

Paloma Faith inspired by Ukrainian women ‘holding the fort’ during Russian war

The 41-year-old singer met refugees in Warsaw a year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Diesel drivers ‘have every right to feel hard done by’ over fuel prices

Diesel drivers ‘have every right to feel hard done by’ over fuel prices

The RAC urged retailers to cut the price of diesel to ‘fairer levels’ which reflect costs.

Seven healthy habits ‘may help cut the risk of dementia’

Seven healthy habits ‘may help cut the risk of dementia’

In the UK, it is estimated that around 850,000 people have dementia.

Ash Regan committed to SNP even if leadership bid fails

Ash Regan committed to SNP even if leadership bid fails

She has been a frequent critic of SNP policy and leadership in recent months.

Ofgem lowers energy price cap but bills still expected to rise for households

Ofgem lowers energy price cap but bills still expected to rise for households

Domestic energy bills are still set to rise by an average of £500 a year – despite the reduction – as the Government limits support for households.

Brexiteers wary as Sunak and EU chief prepare to announce Northern Ireland deal

Brexiteers wary as Sunak and EU chief prepare to announce Northern Ireland deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be present in Windsor for ‘final talks’.

Northern lights seen across the UK

Northern lights seen across the UK

There is a chance of seeing the phenomenon again on Monday night, the Meteorological Office said.

What the papers say – February 27

What the papers say – February 27

The front pages are dominated by the European Commission president flying in for ‘final talks’ on Brexit.

Australian firm completes takeover of Britishvolt

Australian firm completes takeover of Britishvolt

The company was founded in 2019 but collapsed just three years later, laying off most of its 200 staff.

Man and teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stab incident

Man and teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stab incident

The victim’s condition has been described as serious, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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