The energy price cap is set to decrease by £20 per month, as announced by the industry regulator. This 12% reduction will be implemented from 1 April, resulting in an annual energy bill of £1,690 for a typical household. The decrease in the cap is attributed to lower wholesale prices, driven by a milder winter
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The recent chaos surrounding a debate on Gaza in the House of Commons has led to growing calls for Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign. The SNP has accused him of being involved in a “stitch up” with Labour over the handling of amendments to a motion, which Labour has denied. SNP’s Westminster leader,
The issue of drink or drug-driving is a serious concern that puts many lives at risk on the roads. Police chiefs are now advocating for new powers that would allow officers to instantly disqualify such drivers at the side of the road. Presently, drivers charged with these offenses have to wait for a sentencing hearing
The search for the suspect behind the Clapham chemical attack, Abdul Ezedi, took a grim turn when a body was found in the River Thames in London. Marine police teams had been meticulously searching for Ezedi, who had been accused of throwing a strong alkali on his ex-partner and her daughters, aged three and eight.
The British Transport Police (BTP) has recently launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging rail passengers to report sexual offences. According to BTP, public information and reports are crucial in catching and convicting offenders who commit such heinous acts on public transportation. The main goal of this campaign is to create a safer
The recent incident involving the appointment of assistant chief constable Karen Findlay to the British Transport Police has brought to light a disturbing trend of online abuse aimed at police officers. Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed his outrage at the sexist and homophobic comments directed towards Findlay. He emphasized that such behavior is
In the world of professional sports, the idea of motherhood and elite athletic performance has often been seen as incompatible. However, Chelsea player Melanie Leupolz is defying this narrative as a mum who not only returned to her sport at an elite level after giving birth but also managed to excel in her career. As
In a major setback for the Conservative Party, Labour has emerged victorious in two crucial by-elections, turning seats previously held by the Tories into Labour strongholds. The results of the Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections mark the most significant by-election losses for a Conservative government since the Second World War, dealing a blow to Rishi Sunak
Pontins, the popular holiday camp operator, has been found guilty of discriminating against Travellers. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) conducted a thorough investigation after a courageous whistleblower brought to light the company’s alarming practices in 2020. It was discovered that Pontins not only created a list of “undesirable” Irish surnames but also instructed
In a harrowing turn of events, a mother made a devastating discovery when she found her son sitting in a blood-soaked armchair. This haunting scene was presented during the trial of Darren Steel, a 39-year-old man from Morriston in Swansea, who stands accused of murdering his older brother, Martin. The trial, taking place at Swansea