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Three million English homes in fuel poverty in 2020 – before surging prices hit

Three million English homes in fuel poverty in 2020 – before surging prices hit

Official statistics show 13.2% of households in England were living in draughty homes and struggling with bills in 2020.

Russia can compete in Eurovision despite Ukraine invasion, organisers say

Russia can compete in Eurovision despite Ukraine invasion, organisers say

It comes after the act chosen to represent Ukraine in Turin withdrew over a reported 2015 visit to Russia-occupied Crimea.

‘Tears of desperation’ for Ukrainians in the UK as Russia invades

‘Tears of desperation’ for Ukrainians in the UK as Russia invades

Yaroslaw Tymchyshyn said he was ‘distraught’ when he woke on Thursday morning and saw the news.

Thousands of pensioners ‘missing out on vital benefits’

Thousands of pensioners ‘missing out on vital benefits’

Up to £1.7 billion of available Pension Credit went unclaimed in 2019/2020.

Social media footage appears to show cyclist being hit by explosion in Ukraine

Social media footage appears to show cyclist being hit by explosion in Ukraine

Various videos posted to Twitter and Facebook depict destruction on Ukrainian streets after Russia began military action in the country.

Queen postpones two more virtual audiences following Covid diagnosis

Queen postpones two more virtual audiences following Covid diagnosis

Buckingham Palace said the 95-year-old is continuing with ‘light duties’.

Lowest consumer confidence for 13 months amid ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs

Lowest consumer confidence for 13 months amid ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell seven points to minus 26 this month.

Ministers to offer public apology to historical institutional abuse victims

Ministers to offer public apology to historical institutional abuse victims

There is currently no First or deputy First Minister in post following Paul Givan’s resignation, which also forced Michelle O’Neill from the office.

Channel crossings topped 28,500 in 2021, official figures reveal

Channel crossings topped 28,500 in 2021, official figures reveal

It is the first time the Home Office has published data on ‘irregular’ migration.

Warning over petrol prices hitting £1.60 a litre as Russia invades Ukraine

Warning over petrol prices hitting £1.60 a litre as Russia invades Ukraine

Average fuel prices at UK forecourts are already at record highs, and the situation is expected to worsen.

William visits MI6 ahead of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

William visits MI6 ahead of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Duke of Cambridge carried out an unpublicised engagement at the Secret Intelligence Service on Wednesday.

Johnson: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a catastrophe for our continent

Johnson: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a catastrophe for our continent

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen accused Vladimir Putin of ‘bringing war back to Europe’ following his military invasion.

UK-Ukraine flights suspended as crisis intensifies

UK-Ukraine flights suspended as crisis intensifies

Ukraine closed its airspace in the early hours of Thursday morning after Russia launched a major military assault.

Andrew Marr says new radio show will ruffle feathers

Andrew Marr says new radio show will ruffle feathers

The journalist and presenter will host an early evening show on LBC after leaving the BBC in November last year.

Rolls-Royce shares plunge as chief executive quits

Rolls-Royce shares plunge as chief executive quits

Warren East said he will stand down later this year after eight years at the helm. The announcement comes as the company returned to profit.

Russia will face ‘hard-hitting’ EU sanctions, says Ireland

Russia will face ‘hard-hitting’ EU sanctions, says Ireland

Taoiseach Micheal Martin condemned the latest action by Vladimir Putin, promising that Russia will pay a ‘high price’.

Nicola Sturgeon: Putin must face severest consequences for Ukraine aggression

Nicola Sturgeon: Putin must face severest consequences for Ukraine aggression

The First Minister spoke out after explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

World is not scared of ‘bully’ Putin, says Foreign Office minister

World is not scared of ‘bully’ Putin, says Foreign Office minister

James Cleverly said further economic sanctions against Russia will follow.

Drivers warned to expect rise in fuel prices ‘soon’ as Russia invades Ukraine

Drivers warned to expect rise in fuel prices ‘soon’ as Russia invades Ukraine

Average fuel prices at UK forecourts are already at record highs, and the situation is expected to worsen.

Strikes by London Underground workers to go ahead next week

Strikes by London Underground workers to go ahead next week

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out next Tuesday and Thursday.

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