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In evidence to Mr Miliband's department, local authorities say they are already having to deal with noise complaints from people living next door to properties that have had a heat pump installed.

Events

42 minutes ago Landlords angered by minister saying their renters' reforms fears are 'alarmist'

Matthew Pennycook has rejected warnings of a looming capacity crisis in the courts when the planned end to Section 21 "no fault" evictions comes into force, a letter from the chief executives of five national organisations representing landlords said

Politics

85 minutes ago Trump planning to fire DoJ lawyers who investigated him, names pick for key post of treasury secretary: Live

President-elect pledges to fire attorneys who worked alongside Special Counsel Jack Smith as he names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to head treasury

Society

1 hour ago The 'correct' place to display your Christmas tree as experts explain common mistake

Christmas is just weeks away now and experts have confirmed the best place to put your Christmas tree this year - and it might not be where you thought.

Politics

1 hour ago FREDDY GRAY: Why Trump is looking to Britain as he plans to crack down on illegal migrants

FREDDY GRAY: Speak to anyone in Donald Trump 's orbit and the message is clear: fixing the border is paramount. And senior Team Trump members are looking at Britain, in particular, as a lesson.

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2 hours ago Australian Disney star Andre Rerekura removes snake from plane – and earns a free drink for his troubles

Rerekura’s Virgin Airlines flight was traveling from Broome to Perth on November 21

Events

3 hours ago Pep Guardiola announces Rodri plan as he fumes at England over new injury problem

Rodri will parade his Ballon d'Or at the Etihad on Saturday with his manager, Pep Guardiola, discussing his recovery and how much the Premier League champions are missing their midfield linchpin

Events

3 hours ago King Charles plans trip to India in 'hugely encouraging' boost to monarch's cancer recovery

The King and Queen are considering making plans to travel to the Indian subcontinent in the near future as he continues his recovery from his cancer diagnosis this year

Politics

3 hours ago When is Conor McGregor fighting next? Everything we know about UFC star's future

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Sport

4 hours ago Louisiana lawmakers pass income and corporate tax cuts, raising statewide sales tax to pay for it

Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature passed tax cuts on personal and corporate income on Friday in exchange for a statewide sales tax increase, a mixed bag of success for Gov. Jeff Landry, whose original tax revision plans faced resistance from lawmakers and lobbyists amid hard fiscal realities

Economics