99 m. ago Energy price hikes as Ofgem will ensure 500,000 customers are protected

The industry was previously unregulated and some people seen rises of up to 450 per cent.

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1 hour ago Chinese Mainland Buyers Drive Sharp Rise in London Home Ownership, Report Says

Chinese Mainland Buyers Drive Sharp Rise in London Home Ownership, Report Says  Caixin Global

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5 h. ago Mum's horrifying explanation for drowning her 5 kids while husband was out

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Andrea Yates killed all five of her children in a delusional state caused by severe postpartum psychosis

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6 h. ago Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England

Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusionThe Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.There has been progress in the diversity of texts on offer in the GCSE English literature curriculum, but uptake in schools is still low with just 1.9% of GCSE pupils in England studying books by authors of colour, up from 0.7% five years ago, according to a report. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Temporary accommodation in England is ‘torture’ for neurodivergent children, report finds

Exclusive: Parents said their children had become withdrawn or hypervigilant because of uncertainty, unsafe environments and removal of supportNeurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation (TA) in England are subjected to conditions that amount to “torture”, and the harm it causes them is “psychologically excruciating” and a form of “child cruelty”, a report has found.The report by King’s College London through the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for households in temporary accommodation, found that while living in TA was damaging for any child, it had a particularly severe impact on neurodivergent children and those with special education needs and disabilities (Send). Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘Emotional’ Take That pose in ‘fan’s bedroom from 1990s’ at premiere of warts

TAKE That get taken back to some of their best days at the premiere of a three-part series on them, starting on Netflix today. Gary Barlow, 55, Mark Owen, 53, and Howard Donald, 57, admitted some of the footage was “moving” at ­Battersea Power Station cinema in London last night. It tells of their rise,...

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6 h. ago Tim Walz and Jacob Frey say Trump is withdrawing federal officers from Minnesota in wake of Alex Pretti shooting

Plans to withdraw and new oversight from Tom Homan follow mass protests, declining public opinion polls, and lawsuits demanding and end to administration’s surge

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6 h. ago Lennon Miller Serie A rise continues as Scotland World Cup hopeful racks up eye

Former Motherwell captain now making his mark in Italian football

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7 h. ago One thousand pubs face closing doors for final time as they struggle with ‘perfect storm’ of higher costs

A THOUSAND pubs face closure as they struggle with higher costs, industry estimates reveal. Business rates rises, beer duty taxes, employment costs and high energy bills are to blame. It means around 21 boozers a week could shut their doors for good over the next year. An enhanced financial package for pubs is imminent from...

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10 h. ago Teacher found with sick upskirting images of kids on his computer banned from profession

A panel said 'public confidence in the profession could be seriously weakened' if he was ever allowed to teach again

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10 h. ago Victorian disease makes 'dramatic comeback' as warning issued in UK due to rise in cases

Britain has lost its measles-free status after a surge in cases and plummeting vaccine rates, with WHO warning transmission is now “re-established” across the UK in 2024

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10 h. ago David and Victoria Beckham seen looking downcast in first joint public appearance since Brooklyn's claims

David and Victoria Beckham were joined by their three other kids, Cruz, Romeo and Harper during their trip to Paris.

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11 h. ago Number of people living in extreme heat to double by 2050 if 2C rise occurs, study finds

Scientists expect 41% of the projected global population to face the extremes, with ‘no part of the world’ immuneThe number of people living with extreme heat will more than double by 2050 if global heating reaches 2C, according to a new study that shows how the energy demands for air conditioners and heating systems are expected to change across the world.No region will escape the impact, say the authors. Although the tropics and southern hemisphere will be worst affected by rising heat, the countries in the north will also find it difficult to adapt because their built environments are primarily designed to deal with a cooler climate. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Anton du Beke shares adorable video of rarely seen kids after Masked Singer reveal

Strictly Come Dancing star, Anton Du Beke, left his kids stunned when he was finally revealed as Arctic Fox on ITV's The Masked Singer on the weekend

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12 h. ago Aldi is giving away £100 in vouchers to parents throughout 2026 – here’s how to apply

You can find budget-friendly baby and toddler essentials at the supermarket

Economics

12 h. ago Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

Ex-Fifa boss shows support for boycott callsSecurity concerns over tournament have risenFormer Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns.Blatter gave his support to comments from Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with Fifa on potential reforms when Blatter was president, saying fans should stay away from the US for the tournament. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago US warns they will send fighter jets into Canadian airspace if F

Cost of F-35 advanced fighter jet program has risen by $8 billion in the last three years

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13 h. ago Schools must fully ban phones all day and they can't be used as calculators, Phillipson tells heads

In a letter to all heads in England, the Education Secretary said children must even abstain at break times to create a fully phone-free day.

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13 h. ago Tories withdraw ‘mental health’ briefing about Suella Braverman after former Tory home secretary joins Reform – UK politics live

Her defection means there are now eight Reform MPs in the CommonsKeir Starmer was being interview by Beth Rigby from Sky News this morning when he defended the decision not to let Andy Burnham be a byelection candidate.After Starmer delivered his first answer (see 10.15am), Rigby asked him to what he would say to Labour MPs who think he is being “cowardly” and just blocking Burnham to avoid the risk of a leadership contest.Millions of people will be better off if we have the continuation of a Labour government in Wales, and if we’re able to win the government in Scotland and retain and win councils across England.When I came into politics in 2015, the first thing I did was support Andy Burnham’s leadership campaign. The first team I worked in was for Andy Burnham. And in the job he’s doing now, he and I work closely together ..So there’s no question of me and Andy not working very well together. He’s doing an excellent job.The battle of our times is the battle between patriotic, Lab...

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14 h. ago Ryanair expects fares to rise by up to 9% due to 'strong demand'

The budget airline said prices would climb by up to 9% as passenger numbers are forecast to hit 208 million

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