6 h. ago Brent Council pays out nearly £600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

A North London council has paid out nearly £600,000 in compensation for accident and injury claims caused by potholes and pavement defects since 2020, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

Economics

28 h. ago DWP claimants risk 'financial hit' as 356,000 see benefits closed with three groups hurt

The DWP is sending out an important letter setting out a deadline to take action

Events

31 h. ago Grimes calls on ex Elon Musk to urgently respond over child’s ‘medical crisis’

Grimes has publicly called on her former partner Elon Musk to urgently respond to her after she claimed he failed to communicate with her about their child's "medical crisis."

Events

33 h. ago Warning for British Gas, EDF, OVO, Eon and Octopus customers

'While we're not seeing a return to the peak of the energy crisis, the market is more volatile than it has been in quite some time' - Craig Lowrey

Events

46 h. ago US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square

China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London raises 'significant security concerns', US politicians have warned.

Events

47 h. ago US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square

US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square-foot 'mega-embassy' in London in rare interv  Daily Mail

Events

52 h. ago Renfrewshire Council pledges £600,000 to help most vulnerable amid cost

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes through crisis and community care grants.

Economics

56 h. ago New rule for British Gas, Octopus and EDF customers branded 'soul destroying'

Forecasts from a leading energy consultancy indicate that the average household could see their annual gas and electricity bills skyrocket to £1,823 between April and June 2025

Economics

57 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 20 February: Centrica and Lloyds shares rally on results, miner cuts De Beers value

Annual results today fuelled strong share price performances by widely-held Centrica and Lloyds Banking Group.

Politics

58 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 20 February: Lloyds rallies despite £700m provision, Centrica lifts dividend and buyback

Annual results today fuelled strong share price performances by widely-held Centrica and Lloyds Banking Group.

Economics

59 h. ago British Gas owner Centrica profits hit as 70,000 customers leave the energy giant

Centrica said earnings in its British Gas energy supply division for households and businesses tumbled to £297m last year, from £751m in 2023

Economics

59 h. ago Centrica sees earnings in British Gas supply arm more than halve in 2024

Centrica said underlying earnings in its British Gas energy supply division tumbled to £297 million last year from £751 million in 2023.

Politics

59 h. ago Record crowds, record transfers: Irish football reaches a watershed moment

Shamrock Rovers are one win from history in Europe while League of Ireland clubs are thriving after Covid and BrexitSomething special has been brewing in Irish football. On Thursday, Shamrock Rovers have the chance to become the first Irish side to reach the last 16 of a European competition when they host Molde in their Europa Conference League playoff second leg, with a 1-0 advantage.On Sunday the League of Ireland’s attendance record was smashed, as more than 33,000 people watched Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium. Last month Mason Melia, a teenage St Patrick’s Athletic striker, was signed by Tottenham for an up-front fee of €1.8m (£1.5m), tripling the transfer-fee record from the League of Ireland (Liam Scales’s €600,000 move to Celtic in 2021). Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago British Gas sending letters to 600,000 customers as households urged to respond

The major energy firm is extending its "You Pay We Pay" initiative, which matches customers' energy debt repayments to help them pay off their bills quicker - or prevent energy debt overall

Society

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council sending appointment letters to tenants due five

Checks help the local authority keep its tenants and residents safe and examine the condition of the wiring within the home against safety standards.

Politics

4 d. ago British Gas contacting 600,000 people this month who may be eligible for energy bill help

The British Gas Energy Trust also provides financial support of up to £2,000 to customers with other suppliers.

Science

5 d. ago ANDREW PIERCE: Bullish Nicola Sturgeon digs her heels in at Holyrood

The former Scottish first minister was arrested in connection with an ongoing fraud inquiry into £600,000 of missing donations. She has indicated she will stand again in Holyrood.

Politics