57 h. ago Brits told to act now as new energy price cap comes into effect

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from tomorrow for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many turning on their central heating

Politics

63 h. ago Households told to take action today as energy price cap rises

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent in England, Scotland and Wales from Wednesday

Politics

64 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent energy bill warning to millions of households

Energy bills will rise by two per cent from October 1 for seven million homes on the price cap.

Events

5 d. ago Fury as record number of prisoners freed from jail BY MISTAKE after Starmer’s botched early release scheme

A RECORD number of prisoners were freed in error last year. There were 262 wrongly released in the 12 months to March, figures show. It is a 128 per cent rise on the 115 between 2023 and 2024 — the biggest year-on-year increase. Some were released as their crimes for breaching restraining orders were wrongly...

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7 d. ago NHS facing ‘critical threat’ after Trump pressure to hike drug prices

Drug prices in the UK could rise amid 100 per cent tariffs on branded medicines, and pressure from US President Donald Trump to stop ‘global freeloading’

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8 d. ago The 7 stealth symptoms of deadly cancers you must never ignore – as cases and deaths set to soar 61%

NEW cancer cases worldwide could rise 61 per cent by 2050, warn scientists - despite more than four in 10 deaths being preventable. Spotting cancer at an early stage remains vital as it means treatment is more likely to be successful. A new study published in the Lancet medical journal found the number of new...

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9 d. ago Falkirk could see more council tax rises of up to 13 per cent over the next five years

Councillors are being asked to agree a five-year strategy as costs continue to rise for essential services.

Politics

1 week ago 9 ways to save money on your energy bills before the new price cap starts next week

The energy price cap is set to rise by more than two per cent from October 1, adding an extra £35 on to annual gas and electricity bills for those on the standard tariff

Economics

1 week ago Save money on energy bills before the new price cap starts next week

Energy bills are set to rise by two per cent October 1.

Economics

2 w. ago Bumper year for entries into North Lanarkshire Council's NL in Bloom Awards

The competition, open to council tenants, ran from April to August and saw a 13 per cent rise in the number of entries as well as more first-time nominees and winners.

Events

3 w. ago Shoplifting in Scotland 'effectively legalised' with retail staff 'fearing for safety'

Shop thefts have risen 17 per cent in the last year alone with the vast majority never investigated.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Shameful' Ministers under fire as spending on B&Bs for homeless hits £100 million

An ‘explosion’ in the use of bed and breakfasts and hostels had seen spending by local authorities rise by 128 per cent over four years

Economics

4 w. ago NHS 'strengthened' by 62 per cent rise in paramedics in Scottish Ambulance Service

The investment in newly qualified paramedics is designed to give the service more resilience, improve capacity and increase the number of patients treated in the community.

Politics

4 w. ago Tube strike countdown: TfL says RMT has 24 hours to back down and avert six

25% pay rise since 2020, 53 days’ leave and another 3.4 per cent pay hike on offer — but ‘no chance’ of shorter working week

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