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National Grid considers tapping into new powers to avoid blackouts on Tuesday

National Grid considers tapping into new powers to avoid blackouts on Tuesday

Supplies are set to be tight at peak hour, so the grid could ask households to reduce the amount of energy they use.

Ban pre-payment meter installations through court warrants – campaigners

Ban pre-payment meter installations through court warrants – campaigners

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition raised concerns that firms were using PPMs ‘as a method of revenue protection’.

Diet rich in vegetables, whole grains and beans ‘cuts bowel cancer risk’

Diet rich in vegetables, whole grains and beans ‘cuts bowel cancer risk’

A study suggests the link is clearer for men, who have an overall higher risk of bowel cancer.

Just Stop Oil protesters strike again despite tough talk from police

Just Stop Oil protesters strike again despite tough talk from police

The group disrupted traffic in London on Monday morning.

Financial watchdog reveals £49m pay-out over British Steel pension scandal

Financial watchdog reveals £49m pay-out over British Steel pension scandal

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said more than 1,000 former British Steel Pension Scheme members are set to receive redress payments.

Mike Tindall plans to ‘bashfully hide away’ at next royal family gathering

Mike Tindall plans to ‘bashfully hide away’ at next royal family gathering

The former rugby player entertained his co-stars on I’m A Celebrity with stories about his life as part of the extended royal family.

Travelodge cheers record quarter and upbeat over outlook despite cost crisis

Travelodge cheers record quarter and upbeat over outlook despite cost crisis

The budget hotel chain said underlying earnings hit a record £93.8 million in the three months to September.

PM urged to attend global meeting to drive deal on treaty to restore nature

PM urged to attend global meeting to drive deal on treaty to restore nature

Conservationists are calling for countries to secure an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s land and oceans for nature at talks in Montreal.

EasyJet and Rolls-Royce conduct world-first hydrogen test

EasyJet and Rolls-Royce conduct world-first hydrogen test

The companies claimed the ground test was a ‘major step’ towards proving that hydrogen could be a zero-carbon aviation fuel.

Festive book parcels bring Christmas joy to disadvantaged children across the UK

Festive book parcels bring Christmas joy to disadvantaged children across the UK

The BookTrust charity aims to provide 16,000 ‘surprise’ festive parcels to children .

Scientists discover new kind of seaweed 100m below surface in Antarctica

Scientists discover new kind of seaweed 100m below surface in Antarctica

The research is said to be important for furthering our knowledge of the continent.

Fans hope Qatar beer cost will drop after bars ‘overestimated surge pricing’

Fans hope Qatar beer cost will drop after bars ‘overestimated surge pricing’

Supporters say they have faced prices of up to £15 for a pint during the World Cup.

Shapps ‘insistent’ energy support vouchers should reach households

Shapps ‘insistent’ energy support vouchers should reach households

PayPoint has estimated customers might be missing out on millions of pounds in support.

No ‘immediate plans’ for Army to plug gaps in NHS to ease sting of strikes

No ‘immediate plans’ for Army to plug gaps in NHS to ease sting of strikes

Health and defence officials are drawing up a contingency strategy as ambulance drivers and paramedics consider joining nurses on the picket lines.

King in running for Time’s Person of the Year but Iran protesters lead field

King in running for Time’s Person of the Year but Iran protesters lead field

Charles is on a long list suggested to the public, as is the president of Ukraine, celebrities and campaigners.

Barclays boss reveals cancer diagnosis but will continue to manage bank

Barclays boss reveals cancer diagnosis but will continue to manage bank

CS Venkatakrishnan told staff in a letter that he will receive treatment at a cancer centre in New York which is likely to last 12 to 16 weeks.

Drivers with keyless vehicles ‘twice as likely to make a theft claim’

Drivers with keyless vehicles ‘twice as likely to make a theft claim’

Some simple, traditional devices can be effective in deterring car thieves, Aviva said.

TSSA re-balloting rail workers over continuing industrial action

TSSA re-balloting rail workers over continuing industrial action

The TSSA is balloting more than 1,600 operational, station, control and management staff.

‘Cor!’: Butler in the buff gets care home residents’ hearts racing

‘Cor!’: Butler in the buff gets care home residents’ hearts racing

Care UK’s Kingsleigh in Woking, Surrey, welcomed back the residents’ ‘favourite’ butler, Alesssandro, for its cocktail party.

UK warns China after BBC journalist ‘beaten’ by police during protests

UK warns China after BBC journalist ‘beaten’ by police during protests

Grant Shapps said there was ‘no excuse’ for the treatment of Edward Lawrence by Chinese authorities.

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