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VAT scrapped for insulation, solar panels and heat pumps in bid to curb bills

VAT scrapped for insulation, solar panels and heat pumps in bid to curb bills

VAT scrapped for insulation, solar panels and heat pumps in bid to curb bills

23 March 2022

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says energy efficiency will make a big difference to bills.


Gold ring linked to Sheriff of Nottingham due up for auction

Gold ring linked to Sheriff of Nottingham due up for auction

Gold ring linked to Sheriff of Nottingham due up for auction

23 March 2022

The 350-year-old signet ring was found in a field by metal detectorists.


Rikki murder suspect ‘told his sister he messed up by leaving UK during probe’

Rikki murder suspect ‘told his sister he messed up by leaving UK during probe’

Rikki murder suspect ‘told his sister he messed up by leaving UK during probe’

23 March 2022

James Watson, 40, is accused of strangling the six-year-old and posing his naked body in woods in Peterborough in November 1994.


People treated for breathing difficulties after Olympic Park chlorine leak

People treated for breathing difficulties after Olympic Park chlorine leak

People treated for breathing difficulties after Olympic Park chlorine leak

23 March 2022

Some 200 people were evacuated from the Aquatics Centre, fire crews said.


Brother of Bloody Sunday victim hopes Soldier F ruling ‘step closer to justice’

Brother of Bloody Sunday victim hopes Soldier F ruling ‘step closer to justice’

Brother of Bloody Sunday victim hopes Soldier F ruling ‘step closer to justice’

23 March 2022

The High Court in Belfast has quashed a decision by the PPS to discontinue the case against Soldier F, who is accused of two murders.


Professor Sir Chris Whitty urges people to get on their bikes

Professor Sir Chris Whitty urges people to get on their bikes

Professor Sir Chris Whitty urges people to get on their bikes

23 March 2022

The chief medical officer for England said cycling rates had fallen significantly since the 1950s.


Durham Miners’ Gala back in 2022 and dedicated to key workers

Durham Miners’ Gala back in 2022 and dedicated to key workers

Durham Miners’ Gala back in 2022 and dedicated to key workers

23 March 2022

The trade union-backed event has been cancelled for the previous two years due to the pandemic.


There is nothing in Chancellor’s spring statement to reduce bills – Kate Forbes

There is nothing in Chancellor’s spring statement to reduce bills – Kate Forbes

There is nothing in Chancellor’s spring statement to reduce bills – Kate Forbes

23 March 2022

The Finance Secretary called for action on bills as well as an uprating of benefits by 6% ahead of the statement.


Teacher who fled Kharkiv sets up Ukrainian-speaking school for child refugees

Teacher who fled Kharkiv sets up Ukrainian-speaking school for child refugees

Teacher who fled Kharkiv sets up Ukrainian-speaking school for child refugees

23 March 2022

“At the end of the first day, one child said that it was exciting for them to be able to speak in their own language again,” Luda Sviridok said.


Carl Woods denies using threatening words or behaviour against Katie Price

Carl Woods denies using threatening words or behaviour against Katie Price

Carl Woods denies using threatening words or behaviour against Katie Price

23 March 2022

His fiancee Ms Price accompanied the 33-year-old as he attended Colchester Magistrates’ Court.


Sir David Amess suspect ‘looked self-satisfied after stabbing him’, court told

Sir David Amess suspect ‘looked self-satisfied after stabbing him’, court told

Sir David Amess suspect ‘looked self-satisfied after stabbing him’, court told

23 March 2022

Witnesses said Ali Harbi Ali appeared ‘remorseless’ after plunging his knife into the veteran Southend West MP in October last year.


Statue of slave trader Robert Milligan to join Museum of London collection

Statue of slave trader Robert Milligan to join Museum of London collection

Statue of slave trader Robert Milligan to join Museum of London collection

23 March 2022

The bronze statue was removed days after the toppling of the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol.


Growth to slow as Ukraine war set to push inflation to 40-year high – OBR

Growth to slow as Ukraine war set to push inflation to 40-year high – OBR

Growth to slow as Ukraine war set to push inflation to 40-year high – OBR

23 March 2022

The Office for Budget Responsibility predicts UK inflation will peak at 8.7% in October as the Ukraine conflict compounds the cost of living crisis.


Charles and Camilla tour park honouring Narnia creator CS Lewis in Belfast

Charles and Camilla tour park honouring Narnia creator CS Lewis in Belfast

Charles and Camilla tour park honouring Narnia creator CS Lewis in Belfast

23 March 2022

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe author was born in the city.


Sunak promises tax cuts as economy reels from soaring inflation and Ukraine war

Sunak promises tax cuts as economy reels from soaring inflation and Ukraine war

Sunak promises tax cuts as economy reels from soaring inflation and Ukraine war

23 March 2022

Rishi Sunak slashed fuel duty, raised national insurance thresholds and promised a cut in income tax as forecast economic growth was downgraded.


Surplus PPE being sent from NI to help with Ukrainian crisis

Surplus PPE being sent from NI to help with Ukrainian crisis

Surplus PPE being sent from NI to help with Ukrainian crisis

23 March 2022

The items include masks, coveralls, oxygen therapy consumables and sterile gowns.


At a glance: Key points from the 2022 spring statement

At a glance: Key points from the 2022 spring statement

At a glance: Key points from the 2022 spring statement

23 March 2022

The Chancellor delivered his spring statement to the Commons.


‘Predatory sex offender’ jailed for raping elderly woman in her home

‘Predatory sex offender’ jailed for raping elderly woman in her home

‘Predatory sex offender’ jailed for raping elderly woman in her home

23 March 2022

Brady Hickman, 33, staked out his victim’s home and watched through a window as she fell asleep before striking.


Boris Becker ‘offered up wedding ring to pay off debts’, court told

Boris Becker ‘offered up wedding ring to pay off debts’, court told

Boris Becker ‘offered up wedding ring to pay off debts’, court told

23 March 2022

The tennis star is accused of hiding or failing to hand over assets at Southwark Crown Court.


Rishi Sunak cuts fuel duty by 5p per litre

Rishi Sunak cuts fuel duty by 5p per litre

Rishi Sunak cuts fuel duty by 5p per litre

23 March 2022

The reduction will be implemented from 6pm on Wednesday and will last until March 2023.


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