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Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

23 January 2024
Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

23 January 2024

There could be some relief for households with new energy bill predictions forecasting a drop in the price of gas and electricity by the spring.


Help wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

23 January 2024
Help wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

Help wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

23 January 2024

The world’s largest survey of garden birds – critical in monitoring declining species – needs people to join this weekend’s count.


‘The decades under which home ownership grew won’t be repeated, so what now for our children?‘

18 January 2024
‘The decades under which home ownership grew won’t be repeated, so what now for our children?‘

‘The decades under which home ownership grew won’t be repeated, so what now for our children?‘

18 January 2024

The last time homes were this unaffordable was 1876, says our columnist, who asks ‘what now’ for the younger generations?


Train ticket machines charging double the online price

18 January 2024
Train ticket machines charging double the online price

Train ticket machines charging double the online price

18 January 2024

Buying fares from station ticket machines, rather than online, can lead to travellers paying considerably more for travel says research into prices.


King’s portrait for public buildings and schools unveiled

16 January 2024
King’s portrait for public buildings and schools unveiled

King’s portrait for public buildings and schools unveiled

16 January 2024

A new portrait of King Charles – being offered free-of-charge to public buildings and schools in an £8 million project – has been unveiled.


Plans to cut teachers’ working week by five hours move forward

15 January 2024
Plans to cut teachers’ working week by five hours move forward

Plans to cut teachers’ working week by five hours move forward

15 January 2024

Access to counselling and a cut to weekly workloads are among the proposals being put forward to tackle the number of staff quitting the classroom.


Drivers urged to give gritters ‘time and space’

15 January 2024
Drivers urged to give gritters ‘time and space’

Drivers urged to give gritters ‘time and space’

15 January 2024

With temperatures set to plummet, the body responsible for gritting our A-roads and motorways is asking motorists to remain courteous.


Fresh train strikes announced by drivers’ union

15 January 2024
Fresh train strikes announced by drivers’ union

Fresh train strikes announced by drivers’ union

15 January 2024

Train drivers’ union Aslef has announced a fresh wave of industrial action which will see workers launch one-day rolling strikes across the country.


‘What we need are more permanent repairs’

15 January 2024
‘What we need are more permanent repairs’

‘What we need are more permanent repairs’

15 January 2024

The number of vehicles being damaged by potholes is at a five-year high, says the AA, which wants councils to make ‘effective, permanent repairs’.

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Arctic winds to bring freezing temperatures and ‘disruptive snow’

14 January 2024
Arctic winds to bring freezing temperatures and ‘disruptive snow’

Arctic winds to bring freezing temperatures and ‘disruptive snow’

14 January 2024

Harsh Arctic winds will bring freezing temperatures and a risk of ‘disruptive snow’, says the Met Office, which is forecasting a bitter week ahead.


Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

11 January 2024
Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

11 January 2024

The weather is about to get bitterly cold but government cold weather payments can help cover the cost of extra heating and here’s how.


Drivers say headlight glare is getting worse

10 January 2024
Drivers say headlight glare is getting worse

Drivers say headlight glare is getting worse

10 January 2024

The question of whether car headlights are brighter and dazling more drivers has prompted the RAC to call for an urgent government investigation.


Travel disruption looms amid RMT strikes

05 January 2024
Travel disruption looms amid RMT strikes

Travel disruption looms amid RMT strikes

05 January 2024

Travellers are being told to prepare for a week of travel chaos in London because of a strike that will leave ‘little or no’ tube service.


Royal Mail gifts Spice Girls their own stamps for 30th birthday

05 January 2024
Royal Mail gifts Spice Girls their own stamps for 30th birthday

Royal Mail gifts Spice Girls their own stamps for 30th birthday

05 January 2024

The Spice Girls have become the first all-female pop group to get their own stamp collection, which is being released to mark their 30th anniversary.


Selling stuff online? Here’s why the taxman now wants to know about it

04 January 2024
Selling stuff online? Here’s why the taxman now wants to know about it

Selling stuff online? Here’s why the taxman now wants to know about it

04 January 2024

People selling unwanted items online through websites such as Vinted or eBay could soon be forced to declare their extra income and here’s why.


Popular children’s juice cartons recalled amid safety fears

03 January 2024
Popular children’s juice cartons recalled amid safety fears

Popular children’s juice cartons recalled amid safety fears

03 January 2024

A range of children’s fruit juice cartons are being recalled by the Food Standards Agency amid fears the straws are unsafe.


Meteor shower to fill the skies with 100 shooting stars an hour

03 January 2024
Meteor shower to fill the skies with 100 shooting stars an hour

Meteor shower to fill the skies with 100 shooting stars an hour

03 January 2024

A meteor shower that will send 100 shooting stars across the sky every hour will peak this week and the display may be one not to miss.


‘Does anyone still leave their decs until Twelfth Night or have we all now moved onto Easter?’

03 January 2024
‘Does anyone still leave their decs until Twelfth Night or have we all now moved onto Easter?’

‘Does anyone still leave their decs until Twelfth Night or have we all now moved onto Easter?’

03 January 2024

Leaving the Christmas decorations up until Twelfth Night is a dying tradition says our columnist - but why are we in such a hurry to move on?


XL Bully ban ‘taking a heavy toll’ says RSPCA as new law comes in

31 December 2023
XL Bully ban ‘taking a heavy toll’ says RSPCA as new law comes in

XL Bully ban ‘taking a heavy toll’ says RSPCA as new law comes in

31 December 2023

XL Bully dogs must now be muzzled and on a lead when out in public but what is the future for those in shelter as rehoming also comes to an end?


Everything you need to know about London’s New Year’s Day Parade

28 December 2023
Everything you need to know about London’s New Year’s Day Parade

Everything you need to know about London’s New Year’s Day Parade

28 December 2023

London’s New Year’s Day Parade is set to attract thousands to the capital and here’s all you need to know about catching the enormous free event.


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