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Protesters gather outside Ofgem HQ calling for ‘payment strike’ on energy bills

Protesters gather outside Ofgem HQ calling for ‘payment strike’ on energy bills

Members of the crowd shouted ‘enough is enough’ and held banners reading ‘Freeze profits, not people’.

Police arrest second man on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Police arrest second man on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Merseyside Police said a 33-year-old man, from Dovecot, had been arrested on Friday evening.

Tributes to Labour politician Giles Radice amid reports of death at 85

Tributes to Labour politician Giles Radice amid reports of death at 85

Sir Keir Starmer praised the former MP as a ‘wise and kind man’ and ‘unrivalled social democratic thinker’.

Former BP chief says price cap should be suspended

Former BP chief says price cap should be suspended

Nick Butler said the increase in the Ofgem price cap should be suspended, after they announced an 80% hike in bills.

‘He has made our year’: Keanu Reeves delights locals at a Northamptonshire pub

‘He has made our year’: Keanu Reeves delights locals at a Northamptonshire pub

Pub-goers described the Matrix star as a ‘lovely person’.

Truss plans to ease living costs ‘would leave millions out in the cold’

Truss plans to ease living costs ‘would leave millions out in the cold’

The Foreign Secretary has promised ‘decisive action’ if she is made PM to deliver ‘immediate support’.

Water companies to face ‘strictest targets’ on sewage pollution under new plan

Water companies to face ‘strictest targets’ on sewage pollution under new plan

Defra said it is launching the ‘largest infrastructure programme in water company history to crack down on sewage spills and end pollution’.

Police release footage of moment man arrested on suspicion of Olivia’s murder

Police release footage of moment man arrested on suspicion of Olivia’s murder

The black and white aerial footage shows a man being led away from a property surrounded by armed police.

Sunny weekend beckons as warm conditions persist

Sunny weekend beckons as warm conditions persist

As of Wednesday, the UK had only 46% of the average total rainfall for August.

Moldovan killer convicted of ‘evil and depraved’ rape and attempted murder

Moldovan killer convicted of ‘evil and depraved’ rape and attempted murder

Sergiu Boianjiu came to the UK after being released early from a 14-year term for murdering his girlfriend and hiding her body in a drainage shaft.

Brian Cox says ‘class-ridden’ system drove him to support Scottish independence

Brian Cox says ‘class-ridden’ system drove him to support Scottish independence

The actor, originally from Dundee, spoke during the Edinburgh TV Festival.

Fiscal watchdog ready to publish forecast for new PM’s spending plans

Fiscal watchdog ready to publish forecast for new PM’s spending plans

The OBR’s confirmation puts the new government in the position of having to formally reject its offer.

Red Arrows received ‘unacceptable behaviours and bystander training’

Red Arrows received ‘unacceptable behaviours and bystander training’

The aerobatic display team was reportedly given unacceptable behaviours and active bystander training following allegations from 40 personnel.

Diana’s Ford Escort to be sold at auction

Diana’s Ford Escort to be sold at auction

The black RS Turbo is expected to fetch a six-figure sum when it goes up for sale on Saturday.

Radio DJ Dr Fox fined for speeding

Radio DJ Dr Fox fined for speeding

Neil Fox pleaded guilty to speeding ahead of a behind-closed-doors hearing at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.

Care home resident, 82, lives lifelong dream of flying a plane

Care home resident, 82, lives lifelong dream of flying a plane

Roger Mashall said it was a brilliant experience.

Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech over Covid-19 vaccine

Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech over Covid-19 vaccine

The vaccine maker said it had filed patent infringement lawsuits in the US and Germany.

Boris Johnson condemns Russia’s ‘cultural vandalism’ in Ukraine

Boris Johnson condemns Russia’s ‘cultural vandalism’ in Ukraine

The Prime Minister said the UK would support Ukraine’s cultural heritage.

Just Stop Oil campaigners deny damaging Van Gogh painting in gallery protest

Just Stop Oil campaigners deny damaging Van Gogh painting in gallery protest

Emily Brocklebank, Xavier Gonzales-Trimmer and Louis McKechnie have been accused of causing £2,200 of damage to the painting at a London exhibition.

Rapist who ‘brutalised’ four former partners jailed

Rapist who ‘brutalised’ four former partners jailed

Alexander Thomson was found guilty of 17 charges involving the abuse of his ex-girlfriends between 2012 and 2019.

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