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Electric vehicle owners to be hit by spike in energy price cap

Electric vehicle owners to be hit by spike in energy price cap

Electric vehicle owners to be hit by spike in energy price cap

26 August 2022

The RAC said the cost of a full charge at home for an electric vehicle with a 64kWh battery, such as a Kia e-Niro, will be £33.80 under the new cap.


Ofcom will take steps to ensure merged BBC News channel serves UK audiences

Ofcom will take steps to ensure merged BBC News channel serves UK audiences

Ofcom will take steps to ensure merged BBC News channel serves UK audiences

26 August 2022

The merged channel is expected to launch in April 2023.


Energy bills could double again to £7,300 by April, experts warn

Energy bills could double again to £7,300 by April, experts warn

Energy bills could double again to £7,300 by April, experts warn

26 August 2022

The energy price cap has been set at a record-breaking £3,549 for the three last months of the year.


Two men appear in court charged with directing terrorism

Two men appear in court charged with directing terrorism

Two men appear in court charged with directing terrorism

26 August 2022

The pair were arrested as part of a long-running operation targeting the New IRA.


Dozens arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters target London petrol stations

Dozens arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters target London petrol stations

Dozens arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters target London petrol stations

26 August 2022

Activists rendered fuel pumps unusable by breaking display glass, covering them with spray paint and gluing themselves to them.


London home buyers need £35k higher income for mortgage, Zoopla says

London home buyers need £35k higher income for mortgage, Zoopla says

London home buyers need £35k higher income for mortgage, Zoopla says

26 August 2022

Hopeful buyers in London will need a massive £35,000 pay rise to take out a loan on the average property, according to Zoopla’s house price index.


Hikes in airport drop-off fees will leave drivers ‘stunned’, says RAC

Hikes in airport drop-off fees will leave drivers ‘stunned’, says RAC

Hikes in airport drop-off fees will leave drivers ‘stunned’, says RAC

26 August 2022

Two-thirds of the UK’s major airports have introduced or raised charges for dropping off passengers in the past three years, according to new figures.


Trial date set for man charged with the murder of Tyson Fury’s cousin

Trial date set for man charged with the murder of Tyson Fury’s cousin

Trial date set for man charged with the murder of Tyson Fury’s cousin

26 August 2022

Liam O’Prey is accused of killing Rico Burton, who was stabbed to death outside a bar in Altrincham.


What is the price cap, will it keep rising, and what support is available?

What is the price cap, will it keep rising, and what support is available?

What is the price cap, will it keep rising, and what support is available?

26 August 2022

All you need to know about the maximum energy price measure.


Scottish Power chief: Price cap rise is ‘truly catastrophic’ for millions

Scottish Power chief: Price cap rise is ‘truly catastrophic’ for millions

Scottish Power chief: Price cap rise is ‘truly catastrophic’ for millions

26 August 2022

There are warnings that millions of people will be pushed into fuel poverty.


Life term for man who killed teenager after she refused to have sex

Life term for man who killed teenager after she refused to have sex

Life term for man who killed teenager after she refused to have sex

26 August 2022

Lewis Haines, 31, strangled Lily Sullivan, 18, after meeting her in a nightclub in Pembroke in December.


Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

26 August 2022

The Foreign Secretary and her rival candidate Rishi Sunak were asked a series of quickfire questions at the Norwich hustings.


Wales football fans record charity World Cup song

Wales football fans record charity World Cup song

Wales football fans record charity World Cup song

26 August 2022

We’ve Got The Red Well will help the Gol Cymru children’s charity.


Striking postal workers vow to ‘fight hard’ for improved pay deal

Striking postal workers vow to ‘fight hard’ for improved pay deal

Striking postal workers vow to ‘fight hard’ for improved pay deal

26 August 2022

Communication Workers Union general secretary Dave Ward said 115,000 members were striking over pay amid ‘rocketing’ inflation and energy bills.


Absence of ministers on morning broadcasters branded a ‘dereliction of duty’

Absence of ministers on morning broadcasters branded a ‘dereliction of duty’

Absence of ministers on morning broadcasters branded a ‘dereliction of duty’

26 August 2022

Government ministers were absent from the airwaves early on Friday, despite the Ofgem announcement.


Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, study suggests

Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, study suggests

Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, study suggests

26 August 2022

According to new research, whether the medication is taken in the morning or the evening does not have an impact on how effective it is.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel

26 August 2022

The arrest came after an operation involving armed officers in the Merseyside area on Thursday night.


People will die this winter due to high energy prices – Martin Lewis

People will die this winter due to high energy prices – Martin Lewis

People will die this winter due to high energy prices – Martin Lewis

26 August 2022

The cap come into effect for around 24 million households in England, Scotland and Wales on default energy tariffs on October 1.


High energy prices here for years to come, expert warns

High energy prices here for years to come, expert warns

High energy prices here for years to come, expert warns

26 August 2022

Bills are set to rise for 24 million households from the start of October.


Energy price cap rise must be cancelled – Sturgeon

Energy price cap rise must be cancelled – Sturgeon

Energy price cap rise must be cancelled – Sturgeon

26 August 2022

Ofgem has confirmed an 80.06% rise in the cap.


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