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Doctors’ anger over Government proposals for GPs to prescribe energy discounts

Doctors’ anger over Government proposals for GPs to prescribe energy discounts

The BMA said they ‘completely reject’ the policy being considered after it was drawn up in the Treasury.

Rishi Sunak’s camp tells Liz Truss to ‘come clean’ over ‘dangerous’ tax plans

Rishi Sunak’s camp tells Liz Truss to ‘come clean’ over ‘dangerous’ tax plans

The former chancellor’s team said the Foreign Secretary’s plans could force public finances into ‘serious jeopardy’.

Alan Partridge joins Coldplay to sing Kate Bush classic at Wembley

Alan Partridge joins Coldplay to sing Kate Bush classic at Wembley

The character played by Steve Coogan joined the band during their penultimate London stadium show.

Are we there yet? Maths expert creates formula to predict backseat tantrums

Are we there yet? Maths expert creates formula to predict backseat tantrums

Two children with no entertainment and no snacks can brew up trouble just 40 minutes into a car journey, an expert predicts.

Ministers unlikely to take serious action over sewage pollution, activist says

Ministers unlikely to take serious action over sewage pollution, activist says

Neil Cutts, from Surfers Against Sewage, warned the Government is unlikely to tackle the problem in the foreseeable future.

Irish community gathers in tribute to stabbed busker Thomas O’Halloran

Irish community gathers in tribute to stabbed busker Thomas O’Halloran

Mr O’Halloran died after he was attacked while on his mobility scooter in west London.

Nicola Sturgeon: Energy price cap rise cannot be allowed to go ahead

Nicola Sturgeon: Energy price cap rise cannot be allowed to go ahead

The First Minister told BBC Scotland’s The Sunday Show that further action is needed from the UK Government to support struggling families.

Ukrainian refugee families worry over housing as time with hosts nears end

Ukrainian refugee families worry over housing as time with hosts nears end

Tania Orlova fears her young son could be retraumatised if they have to relocate away from the community where they are being hosted.

Households set to be paid for turning off washing machines at peak hours

Households set to be paid for turning off washing machines at peak hours

The National Grid ESO is understood to be preparing to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid.

Woman dies after being found with gunshot wounds in Liverpool garden

Woman dies after being found with gunshot wounds in Liverpool garden

The woman in her 20s was found behind a property in the Old Swan area and pronounced dead in hospital.

Police watchdog considers probe after Met officers spoke to missing Owami Davies

Police watchdog considers probe after Met officers spoke to missing Owami Davies

They had contact with the student nurse on the day she was reported missing by her family.

Belfast barber urges those receiving GCSE results to aim for the sky

Belfast barber urges those receiving GCSE results to aim for the sky

Mark Hawthorne, 21, from north Belfast is currently working in Melbourne and has snipped the tresses of Manchester United players.

Boris Johnson approves funding for Sizewell C nuclear plant

Boris Johnson approves funding for Sizewell C nuclear plant

Private funding will be sought for the project in Suffolk estimated to cost £20-30 billion.

Channel 4 announces musical about Andrew and revival of Friday Night Live

Channel 4 announces musical about Andrew and revival of Friday Night Live

The slate of programmes are part of Channel 4’s newly announced Truth and Dare season.

Foo Fighters guitar could fetch £30,000 at auction

Foo Fighters guitar could fetch £30,000 at auction

The Gretsch White Falcon guitar, played by Grohl in the 1997 video for Money Wrench, was originally owned by Foo Fighters’ rhythm guitarist Pat Smear.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Blackpool return and themed week for BBC centenary

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Blackpool return and themed week for BBC centenary

The popular series returns to screens on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on September 17.

Eight days of strike action commences at UK’s biggest port

Eight days of strike action commences at UK’s biggest port

Around 1,900 members of Unite at Felixstowe will walk out in a dispute over pay.

Eminem and Ice Cube among the Duchess of Kent’s favourite rappers

Eminem and Ice Cube among the Duchess of Kent’s favourite rappers

The 89-year-old has said she has an open mind when it comes to music.

What the papers say – August 21

What the papers say – August 21

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.

Stamp duty rebate could pay for greener homes, says think tank

Stamp duty rebate could pay for greener homes, says think tank

A third of carbon reductions planned by 2050 rely on individual action, but people have been slow to change their behaviour.

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