5 h. ago Whistleblowers who raised hospital safety concerns owed apology, inquiry told

Dr Scott Davidson, medical director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, addressed the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry on Thursday.

Politics

10 h. ago How to cut your water bills as 7 million households face bigger price hikes

Long suffering households of five of England's biggest water companies will have little choice to swallow yet more price rises

Economics

11 h. ago British households to pay an extra £556MILLION in water bills as regulator approves bid by five firms to hike charges

Five companies - Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and Wessex Water - argued Ofwat's original decision left them unable to meet regulatory requirements.

Economics

12 h. ago Water companies told they can raise bills by up to five per cent more

The increases will come on top of previously announced hikes, Ofwat says

Politics

8 d. 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

2 w. ago Spencer Matthews and Lottie Moss 'incident' at Jamie Laing's wedding the Chelsea set can't stop whispering about. Forget chummy podcast... they're telling a VERY different story about the rift

Spencer and Jamie's coming together has, I'm told, raised eyebrows among those who know them. Only you'd never have known that if you were listening to their oh-so chummy recording.

Society

2 w. ago Tottenham purchase made as stake bought in club after Daniel Levy exit and takeover approaches

Tottenham have confirmed that Andrew Ashcroft, the son of billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft, has acquired a 3.4 per cent stake in the Premier League club

Politics

2 w. ago 21 schemes for homes in UK to get up to 90 per cent off water bills

Help is available for those on low incomes - here's how to check if you're eligible for a discount

Politics

2 w. ago Water bills could be reduced by almost 90 per cent with special 'tariff'

Thousands of households across the UK could receive a special tariff on their water bills

Economics

2 w. 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 Amid the anger and hate, this is the big question: can societies still summon empathy? | Keith Magee

Free speech is vital for democracy but liberty cannot mean licence. We need to be able to prize the humanity of those we differ from and disagree withKeith Magee is a theologian and author, and chairs the Guardian FoundationSomething is happening, and we see it on both sides of the Atlantic. On the surface, it is about flags, identity and political allegiance. But to me, as an American living in Britain, recent events reveal something deeper: both our societies are normalising hate and othering in ways that corrode not only our politics but our souls.The something is aggressions and micro-aggressions: a coarsening of everyday encounters. I have snapshots. Recently, at a celebrated creative hub in London, I twice endured blatant bias. My guests and I – the only all-Black table in the room – were left in the dark, literally. As night fell, every other table was given a lamp except ours. When I raised it with management, I was interrupted, dismissed and told it was an oversight. A Blac...

Politics

3 w. ago Common thermostat mistake that is ramping up your annual heating bill

Most people are guilty of this action, but experts say it's increasing your annual bill by 10 per cent

Politics

3 w. ago AI will make the rich unfathomably richer. Is this really what we want? | Dustin Guastella

The ‘knowledge economy’ promised cultural and social growth. Instead, we got worsening inequality and division. Artificial intelligence will supercharge itRecently, Palantir – a tech corporation that boasts no fewer than five billionaire executives – announced its Q2 earnings: over a billion dollars generated in a single quarter. Forty-eight per cent growth in its business compared with the same quarter last year, including 93% growth in its US commercial business. These elephantine numbers are maddening – and, in large part, a result of the company fully embracing AI.The AI revolution is here and, as its proponents remind us daily, it will remake our world, making every company and government agency more efficient and less error-prone while helping us unlock hitherto unheard of advances in science and technology. Not only this, but if we play our cards right, big tech’s latest explosion could yield unprecedented economic growth.Dustin Guastella is director of operations for Teamste...

Politics

3 w. ago MPs' expenses claims soar after law change allows local councils to charge punitive rates on second homes

From 1 April, local authorities in England have been able to charge a council tax premium of up to 100 per cent on second homes, which effectively doubles bills.

Society

3 w. ago A third Brits struggle with energy bills, yet many avoid seeking help

A poll of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent of people at least sometimes struggle to pay their energy bills, but many are doing so in silence

Science

3 w. ago Stigma stops Brits from seeking help with energy bills, British Gas study reveals

A poll of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent at least sometimes struggle to pay their energy bills, but many are doing so in silence

Science

3 w. ago Expert names exact time to do laundry to slash 40 per cent off your bills

A washing machine uses around 10 per cent of a typical household's energy bill - but the time of day you run your machine can drastically change the cost, experts say

Science

4 w. ago West Lothian locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics

4 w. ago The best and worst performing water companies revealed by watchdog

Household complaints to the Consumer Council for Water have surged to a nine-year high

Politics

last month Lanarkshire locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics