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Pay up or have licences ripped up, Ofgem warns five suppliers

Pay up or have licences ripped up, Ofgem warns five suppliers

Experts worry that only a handful of energy suppliers might be left in the British market by Christmas after gas prices soared

US climate pledge ‘very good start’ in aim to reach 100bn dollar target, says PM

US climate pledge ‘very good start’ in aim to reach 100bn dollar target, says PM

Joe Biden said the US would seek to double funds for helping developing nations with climate change.

Footballers of colour face stream of continuous abuse, says Troy Deeney

Footballers of colour face stream of continuous abuse, says Troy Deeney

He was speaking as Birmingham City FC’s youth players heard from the UK’s first dedicated football hate crime officer.

110 million ‘unnecessary’ prescriptions dished out every year – report

110 million ‘unnecessary’ prescriptions dished out every year – report

The Government has pledged to crack down on unecessary prescriptions.

Hoverflies navigate using sun and body clock, study suggests

Hoverflies navigate using sun and body clock, study suggests

In the mornings the insects keep the sun on their left, and then gradually adjust to maintain a southward route as the day goes on.

‘My dream is to take him to the park’: Mother’s plea over son kidney transplant

‘My dream is to take him to the park’: Mother’s plea over son kidney transplant

Harvey Kang, two, is in need of a kidney transplant but could be waiting two years.

Body of murdered teacher went undiscovered for hours after her death

Body of murdered teacher went undiscovered for hours after her death

Sabina Nessa was found dead in Cator Park in Kidbrooke.

‘It’s about time somebody paid for what happened’, Novichok victim says

‘It’s about time somebody paid for what happened’, Novichok victim says

Charlie Rowley survived while his girlfriend Dawn Sturgess died after exposure to the nerve agent.

Murder inquiry launched after attack at Cotswolds pub

Murder inquiry launched after attack at Cotswolds pub

Colin Leslie, 51, sustained serious injuries in the incident at the Kingsbridge pub in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire on August 28

UK must go ‘high nature and low carbon’, government agencies urge

UK must go ‘high nature and low carbon’, government agencies urge

Report from all five UK statutory nature agencies sets out how to reverse the declines in nature the country has suffered.

Military help called in to assist Welsh Ambulance Service

Military help called in to assist Welsh Ambulance Service

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the Welsh Government had received a formal request from the Welsh Ambulance Service for support

Joe Biden commits US money to tackle climate change

Joe Biden commits US money to tackle climate change

The US president told the UN that the world was approaching a point of no return.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Neath Port Talbot, West Dunbartonshire and Merthyr Tydfil are currently recording the highest rates.

Civil claim resolution ‘absolutely not’ end of Harry Dunn matter, Liz Truss says

Civil claim resolution ‘absolutely not’ end of Harry Dunn matter, Liz Truss says

The agreement means the teenager’s family will now focus on the potential criminal case facing Anne Sacoolas.

Police say M25 protesters likely to cause ‘serious injury or death’

Police say M25 protesters likely to cause ‘serious injury or death’

Surrey Police warn the risk of injury or death is high while present on a motorway which in some sections is four lanes of traffic.

Government should loosen gas rules amid price spike, North Sea firm says

Government should loosen gas rules amid price spike, North Sea firm says

Neptune Energy said it could supply much more gas if UK rules were slightly relaxed

Doctor treating transgender children tells tribunal her judgment is not obscured

Doctor treating transgender children tells tribunal her judgment is not obscured

Dr Helen Webberley, the founder of website GenderGP, has been accused of failing to provide good clinical care in 2016 to three patients.

Harry and Meghan to appear at global vaccine equity event in New York

Harry and Meghan to appear at global vaccine equity event in New York

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been campaigning to highlight the issue of vaccine distribution for a number of months.

More than 100 military staff requested to ease ambulance crisis – Yousaf

More than 100 military staff requested to ease ambulance crisis – Yousaf

A total of 114 personnel will be deployed in Scotland.

Health Secretary apologises after announcement pre-empted in media

Health Secretary apologises after announcement pre-empted in media

The Presiding Officer said she would consider not allowing a statement to be made if this happens again.

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