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Household energy bills set to soar despite £1,000 drop in price cap

Household energy bills set to soar despite £1,000 drop in price cap

Household energy bills set to soar despite £1,000 drop in price cap

20 February 2023

The amount that people pay for their energy is currently regulated by the Government’s energy price guarantee.


Advanced CPR ‘could see more heart patients saved’

Advanced CPR ‘could see more heart patients saved’

Advanced CPR ‘could see more heart patients saved’

20 February 2023

As well as traditional CPR, some patients will be hooked up to an artificial lung.


Prime Minister criticises rewriting of Roald Dahl’s books as ‘gobblefunk’

Prime Minister criticises rewriting of Roald Dahl’s books as ‘gobblefunk’

Prime Minister criticises rewriting of Roald Dahl’s books as ‘gobblefunk’

20 February 2023

Downing Street said works of art should be preserved and not ‘airbrushed’ for modern audiences.


Man in court following drag queen story event protest at Tate Britain

Man in court following drag queen story event protest at Tate Britain

Man in court following drag queen story event protest at Tate Britain

20 February 2023

Lance O’Connor, 58, of Plaistow, east London, is accused of using threatening words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.


Regan, Forbes and Yousaf: First three candidates in the race to be next FM

Regan, Forbes and Yousaf: First three candidates in the race to be next FM

Regan, Forbes and Yousaf: First three candidates in the race to be next FM

20 February 2023

The three have put their names forward to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.


Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

20 February 2023

The new coins will be available to buy from the Royal Mint’s website and have been created in collaboration with the National Railway Museum.


Braverman awaiting result of police review of handling of Nicola Bulley case

Braverman awaiting result of police review of handling of Nicola Bulley case

Braverman awaiting result of police review of handling of Nicola Bulley case

20 February 2023

The Home Secretary said the police’s investigation into how the case was handled must ‘carry out its own process’.


Secret police unit did little to prevent public unrest in 14 years, inquiry told

Secret police unit did little to prevent public unrest in 14 years, inquiry told

Secret police unit did little to prevent public unrest in 14 years, inquiry told

20 February 2023

Inquiry was set up in 2015 after a public outcry over conduct in undercover policing.


Aldi to create 2,400 jobs amid plans to open dozens more London shops

Aldi to create 2,400 jobs amid plans to open dozens more London shops

Aldi to create 2,400 jobs amid plans to open dozens more London shops

20 February 2023

The retailer has rapidly grown its UK business in recent years through new store openings, taking it to almost 1,000 sites.


Sturgeon: I have enormous confidence someone of ability will succeed me

Sturgeon: I have enormous confidence someone of ability will succeed me

Sturgeon: I have enormous confidence someone of ability will succeed me

20 February 2023

The First Minister has said she will not endorse any of the candidates in the race to replace her.


‘Just half of people confident about talking to stranger they are worried about’

‘Just half of people confident about talking to stranger they are worried about’

‘Just half of people confident about talking to stranger they are worried about’

20 February 2023

The research was carried out as part of Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign.


Kate Forbes: Praised for handling of budget but other views could divide party

Kate Forbes: Praised for handling of budget but other views could divide party

Kate Forbes: Praised for handling of budget but other views could divide party

20 February 2023

The Finance Secretary, currently on maternity leave, is considered a leading contender to replace Nicola Sturgeon.


Man jailed for ‘senseless’ churchyard murder after stabbing man with screwdriver

Man jailed for ‘senseless’ churchyard murder after stabbing man with screwdriver

Man jailed for ‘senseless’ churchyard murder after stabbing man with screwdriver

20 February 2023

Melusi Madaweni was jailed for life for the murder of Billy Pearson last August, which the judge labelled a ‘callous and brutal act’.


More than half of private renters living in cold, damp or mouldy homes – survey

More than half of private renters living in cold, damp or mouldy homes – survey

More than half of private renters living in cold, damp or mouldy homes – survey

20 February 2023

Some 2.7 million households in England struggle with poor conditions brought on by high energy bills and a lack of insulation, Citizens Advice said.


Kate Forbes becomes third candidate in race to be Scotland’s next first minister

Kate Forbes becomes third candidate in race to be Scotland’s next first minister

Kate Forbes becomes third candidate in race to be Scotland’s next first minister

20 February 2023

The Scottish Finance Secretary declared her candidacy on Monday, following on from announcements by Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan.


Police say Mackenzie Crook’s missing sister-in-law ‘may have crossed busy road’

Police say Mackenzie Crook’s missing sister-in-law ‘may have crossed busy road’

Police say Mackenzie Crook’s missing sister-in-law ‘may have crossed busy road’

20 February 2023

Sussex Police may have information which could identify Laurel Aldridge’s last known location.


Police officer denies rape and sexual assault

Police officer denies rape and sexual assault

Police officer denies rape and sexual assault

20 February 2023

Pc Kane Haywood appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Monday.


Ireland’s deputy premier warns against political games as protocol deal looms

Ireland’s deputy premier warns against political games as protocol deal looms

Ireland’s deputy premier warns against political games as protocol deal looms

20 February 2023

Micheal Martin said the focus should be concentrated on the people of Northern Ireland.


Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to crack down on drug dealing

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to crack down on drug dealing

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to crack down on drug dealing

20 February 2023

Labour has said it will deliver 13,000 additional neighbourhood police and PCSOs, and toughen up and extend closure powers for drug dens.


Prepayment customers twice as likely to go into debt to cope with cost of living

Prepayment customers twice as likely to go into debt to cope with cost of living

Prepayment customers twice as likely to go into debt to cope with cost of living

20 February 2023

The Office for National Statistics found that 26% of adults who pay for their gas or electricity up front reported using credit.


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