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Almost half of bill-payers struggling with energy costs before next hike – poll

Almost half of bill-payers struggling with energy costs before next hike – poll

A massive energy price hike is expected to hit more than 20 million households across the UK from October.

Sir Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 makes £1.9m at US auction

Sir Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 makes £1.9m at US auction

A buyer based in the UK just missed out on the classic car.

Sacked care home worker’s vaccine beliefs were religious, employment judge rules

Sacked care home worker’s vaccine beliefs were religious, employment judge rules

Patrycja Wierowska worked as a carer for HC-One care homes until she was fired on April 28, 2021.

Don’t call us to report hosepipe ban breaches, say police

Don’t call us to report hosepipe ban breaches, say police

Police said the hosepipe ban is a civil matter, not a criminal one, and call handlers are being diverted away from dealing with real emergencies.

Man charged with murder of Thomas O’Halloran remanded in custody

Man charged with murder of Thomas O’Halloran remanded in custody

No application for bail was made when Lee Byer appeared in court.

‘Vital’ bee populations boosted by national park wildflower corridor scheme

‘Vital’ bee populations boosted by national park wildflower corridor scheme

The South Downs National Park launched the Bee Lines project three years ago.

Owners urged to update Apple devices quickly but ‘stay calm’ over security flaw

Owners urged to update Apple devices quickly but ‘stay calm’ over security flaw

Apple device users should update their devices as soon as possible but should not panic, cybersecurity experts have said.

Both Sunak and Truss hugely unpopular in Scotland, poll suggests

Both Sunak and Truss hugely unpopular in Scotland, poll suggests

A survey of 1,000 Scots was carried out earlier this month.

Man arrested over suspected abduction and sexual assault of six-year-old girl

Man arrested over suspected abduction and sexual assault of six-year-old girl

Police believe the youngster was abducted in Warne Avenue, Droylsden, Greater Manchester, at around 4pm on Wednesday.

Labour demands recall of Parliament to tackle soaring energy bills

Labour demands recall of Parliament to tackle soaring energy bills

In a letter to Boris Johnson, Thangam Debbonaire, the shadow leader of the House of Commons, said the country faces an ‘urgent choice’.

‘Buy now pay later’ adverts could be misleading consumers, watchdog warns

‘Buy now pay later’ adverts could be misleading consumers, watchdog warns

The ads could fail to warn people of the risks of taking on debt they cannot afford to repay, the FCA said.

Retail sales lift but shoppers are making cutbacks in the long term – ONS

Retail sales lift but shoppers are making cutbacks in the long term – ONS

Sales lifted by 0.3% in July, significantly higher than economists’ expectations of a 0.2% drop, the Office for National Statistics reported.

NHS bosses make rare appeal to ministers as UK faces ‘public health emergency’

NHS bosses make rare appeal to ministers as UK faces ‘public health emergency’

Leaders warn that unless the Government takes action on rising energy prices, fuel poverty will put additional pressure on an already overwhelmed NHS.

Tube strike causing travel misery across London

Tube strike causing travel misery across London

Services on the vast majority of Tube lines are suspended, with a very limited operation elsewhere.

Inflation fuels jump in Government debt costs as borrowing hits £4.9bn

Inflation fuels jump in Government debt costs as borrowing hits £4.9bn

Borrowing for July was significantly ahead of the predictions of analysts, who had forecast £2.8bn in borrowing last month.

What the papers say – August 19

What the papers say – August 19

The national mastheads are occupied with the cost-of-living crisis and water worries as the working week concludes.

Man, 44, charged with mobility scooter murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran

Man, 44, charged with mobility scooter murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran

Lee Byer will appear before magistrates on Friday.

William to visit New York to address Earthshot Prize innovation summit

William to visit New York to address Earthshot Prize innovation summit

The 2022 Earthshot Prize awards will be held in Boston in the US in December.

‘Humanitarian crisis’ in UK if action not taken on energy bills, say NHS bosses

‘Humanitarian crisis’ in UK if action not taken on energy bills, say NHS bosses

Experts predict the cap on energy bills will hit close to £3,600 per year from October.

Excess death figures to be examined amid concerns about lockdown effects

Excess death figures to be examined amid concerns about lockdown effects

An official said circulatory diseases and diabetes ‘may be partly responsible’ for the majority of excess deaths.

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