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Some households ‘could save over £1,000 annually with efficiency improvements’

Some households ‘could save over £1,000 annually with efficiency improvements’

Some households ‘could save over £1,000 annually with efficiency improvements’

23 December 2022

Sustainability consultancy Eight Versa highlighted the ‘very powerful economic argument’ for more efficiency and retrofitting of homes.


Strike action set to decimate Christmas Eve train services

Strike action set to decimate Christmas Eve train services

Strike action set to decimate Christmas Eve train services

23 December 2022

Britain’s railways will shut down early on Saturday, and some routes will have no trains all day.


Photograph released of King’s first Christmas broadcast

Photograph released of King’s first Christmas broadcast

Photograph released of King’s first Christmas broadcast

23 December 2022

Charles’ festive address features a Christmas tree in the background covered with sustainable decorations.


Rail dispute unlikely to end without mandate for industry to negotiate – RMT

Rail dispute unlikely to end without mandate for industry to negotiate – RMT

Rail dispute unlikely to end without mandate for industry to negotiate – RMT

23 December 2022

The union claimed the Government is blocking employers from making a deal.


Scottish Government will ‘vigorously contest’ attempts to block gender law

Scottish Government will ‘vigorously contest’ attempts to block gender law

Scottish Government will ‘vigorously contest’ attempts to block gender law

23 December 2022

The Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 on Thursday.


Almost 400 pubs close in England and Wales in 2022

Almost 400 pubs close in England and Wales in 2022

Almost 400 pubs close in England and Wales in 2022

23 December 2022

Rocketing energy bills and staffing pressures forced hundreds of businesses to shut for the final time.


Severe traffic warning as millions embark on Christmas getaway

Severe traffic warning as millions embark on Christmas getaway

Severe traffic warning as millions embark on Christmas getaway

23 December 2022

The RAC expects 7.9 million leisure journeys to be made across the UK on Friday and Christmas Eve combined.


Rail signal deal faces in-depth phase two competition probe, says CMA

Rail signal deal faces in-depth phase two competition probe, says CMA

Rail signal deal faces in-depth phase two competition probe, says CMA

23 December 2022

Earlier this month, the regulator raised concerns over the 1.7 billion euro (£1.5 billion) deal among the signalling operators.


Man charged with murdering grandmother, 47, found dead inside Sunderland home

Man charged with murdering grandmother, 47, found dead inside Sunderland home

Man charged with murdering grandmother, 47, found dead inside Sunderland home

23 December 2022

Alexander Carr will appear before magistrates on Friday.


Tiny ceramic gifts bring Christmas cheer and ‘heart-warming’ response online

Tiny ceramic gifts bring Christmas cheer and ‘heart-warming’ response online

Tiny ceramic gifts bring Christmas cheer and ‘heart-warming’ response online

23 December 2022

The miniature objects were made by graphic designer Veronika McQuade.


Thousands of passengers arrive at strike airports amid threat of disruption

Thousands of passengers arrive at strike airports amid threat of disruption

Thousands of passengers arrive at strike airports amid threat of disruption

23 December 2022

The Border Force strikes will take place every day for the rest of the year, except December 27.


What the papers say – December 23

What the papers say – December 23

What the papers say – December 23

23 December 2022

The Princess of Wales dedicating a Christmas carol service to the late Queen features on many of the front pages.


Will my Christmas getaway be ruined?

Will my Christmas getaway be ruined?

Will my Christmas getaway be ruined?

23 December 2022

Millions of people embarking on festive trips face disruption from strikes and congestion.


More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

23 December 2022

Cash remains vital for a significant number of people, consumer campaigners said.


Daffodil heads and ivy leaves win woman prize for weirdest items in freezer

Daffodil heads and ivy leaves win woman prize for weirdest items in freezer

Daffodil heads and ivy leaves win woman prize for weirdest items in freezer

23 December 2022

Jacqui Baker froze the items during the pandemic with the intention of using them to dye wool.


Sturgeon thanks emergency service workers in Christmas message

Sturgeon thanks emergency service workers in Christmas message

Sturgeon thanks emergency service workers in Christmas message

23 December 2022

The First Minister also noted that times will be tough this festive season for many amid the cost-of-living crisis.


Inquests to open into deaths of four migrants after boat capsizes in Channel

Inquests to open into deaths of four migrants after boat capsizes in Channel

Inquests to open into deaths of four migrants after boat capsizes in Channel

23 December 2022

The four people were pronounced death following a major rescue operation off the Kent coast in the early hours of December 14.


Motorists warned of long queues as millions embark on Christmas trips

Motorists warned of long queues as millions embark on Christmas trips

Motorists warned of long queues as millions embark on Christmas trips

23 December 2022

Congestion could be increased due to a strike by thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union.


Humza Yousaf to meet union leaders in bid to avert NHS walkouts

Humza Yousaf to meet union leaders in bid to avert NHS walkouts

Humza Yousaf to meet union leaders in bid to avert NHS walkouts

23 December 2022

Scotland’s Health Secretary is to hold talks after nurses north of the border overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay offer put to them.


Planes, trains and postal service to be affected by pre-Christmas strikes

Planes, trains and postal service to be affected by pre-Christmas strikes

Planes, trains and postal service to be affected by pre-Christmas strikes

23 December 2022

Walkouts by employees across several industries are planned on December 23 and 24.


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