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Average household energy bill set to jump by 9% in October, say experts

Average household energy bill set to jump by 9% in October, say experts

Average household energy bill set to jump by 9% in October, say experts

19 August 2024

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household’s energy bill to rise to £1,714 a year on October 1.


Emergency measure to avoid prison overcrowding activated in North of England

Emergency measure to avoid prison overcrowding activated in North of England

Emergency measure to avoid prison overcrowding activated in North of England

19 August 2024

The measure allows defendants to be held in police cells and not summoned to magistrates’ court until a space in prison is available.


Robot ‘coach’ used to aid recovery of stroke survivors

Robot ‘coach’ used to aid recovery of stroke survivors

Robot ‘coach’ used to aid recovery of stroke survivors

19 August 2024

A new robot has been developed to encourage stroke survivors to complete exercises prescribed to aid their rehabilitation.


What the papers say – August 19

What the papers say – August 19

What the papers say – August 19

19 August 2024

A variety of stories feature in Monday’s newspapers.


Princess Lilibet has ‘found her voice’, Meghan tells crowds in Colombia

Princess Lilibet has ‘found her voice’, Meghan tells crowds in Colombia

Princess Lilibet has ‘found her voice’, Meghan tells crowds in Colombia

19 August 2024

Harry and Meghan are wrapping up their four-day visit.


Sir Keir Starmer to visit Northern Ireland after riots

Sir Keir Starmer to visit Northern Ireland after riots

Sir Keir Starmer to visit Northern Ireland after riots

18 August 2024

Sir Keir Starmer will visit Belfast.


Starmer pledges unwavering support for Ukraine amid Zelensky allegations

Starmer pledges unwavering support for Ukraine amid Zelensky allegations

Starmer pledges unwavering support for Ukraine amid Zelensky allegations

18 August 2024

The Ukraine president claimed support from the UK had ‘slowed down’.


More political leaders should read Prophet Song: Sturgeon

More political leaders should read Prophet Song: Sturgeon

More political leaders should read Prophet Song: Sturgeon

18 August 2024

Scotland’s former first minister was interviewing author Paul Lynch.


Murder arrest after woman found stabbed in car park

Murder arrest after woman found stabbed in car park

Murder arrest after woman found stabbed in car park

18 August 2024

Sussex Police said a man remains in custody following the incident in Crawley on Sunday morning.


More than 19,000 migrants entered UK by small boat so far in 2024

More than 19,000 migrants entered UK by small boat so far in 2024

More than 19,000 migrants entered UK by small boat so far in 2024

18 August 2024

On 17 August, 492 migrants crossed in nine boats, taking the provisional total for the year so far to 19,066.


Body found in search for missing man on the Norfolk Broads

Body found in search for missing man on the Norfolk Broads

Body found in search for missing man on the Norfolk Broads

18 August 2024

Elsewhere, Essex Police said they were concerned following a third-party report of a woman who had gone missing while swimming at Frinton-on-Sea.


492 migrants came to UK in small boats on Saturday, Home Office says

492 migrants came to UK in small boats on Saturday, Home Office says

492 migrants came to UK in small boats on Saturday, Home Office says

18 August 2024

Earlier this week saw the largest number of crossings in a single day since the Labour Government took power.


Ted Baker’s remaining UK stores ‘to close’

Ted Baker’s remaining UK stores ‘to close’

Ted Baker’s remaining UK stores ‘to close’

18 August 2024

The business behind the fashion brand’s UK shops, No Ordinary Designer Label Limited, fell into administration in March.


Russell Findlay to say ‘decency missing from Scottish politics’

Russell Findlay to say ‘decency missing from Scottish politics’

Russell Findlay to say ‘decency missing from Scottish politics’

18 August 2024

The MSP is in the race to become the next Scottish Tory leader.


Banksy woz ere: London Zoo removes artwork for ‘safekeeping’

Banksy woz ere: London Zoo removes artwork for ‘safekeeping’

Banksy woz ere: London Zoo removes artwork for ‘safekeeping’

18 August 2024

The attraction has replaced the surprise street art on a shutter with a reproduction to allow its full entrance to be used over summer.


Diplomat quits as UK ‘may be complicit in war crimes’ over Israel arms sales

Diplomat quits as UK ‘may be complicit in war crimes’ over Israel arms sales

Diplomat quits as UK ‘may be complicit in war crimes’ over Israel arms sales

18 August 2024

In his resignation letter Mark Smith wrote that members of the Israeli government and military have expressed ‘open genocidal intent’.


Rees-Mogg ‘very strongly’ considering standing at next general election

Rees-Mogg ‘very strongly’ considering standing at next general election

Rees-Mogg ‘very strongly’ considering standing at next general election

18 August 2024

The former Tory minister lost the constituency of North East Somerset to Labour by more than 5,000 votes at the July 4 ballot.


Police ‘categorically reject’ idea any part of Southend is ‘no-go zone’

Police ‘categorically reject’ idea any part of Southend is ‘no-go zone’

Police ‘categorically reject’ idea any part of Southend is ‘no-go zone’

18 August 2024

The force said it was ‘really disappointing’ that there were people in the town who sought to talk it down.


Social segregation rises in areas with primary free schools, study finds

Social segregation rises in areas with primary free schools, study finds

Social segregation rises in areas with primary free schools, study finds

18 August 2024

The National Education Union said such schools are ‘symbolic of the previous Government’s obsession with pushing gimmicks’.


Hurricane Ernesto ‘remnants’ to bringing heavy downpours and 60mph gusts

Hurricane Ernesto ‘remnants’ to bringing heavy downpours and 60mph gusts

Hurricane Ernesto ‘remnants’ to bringing heavy downpours and 60mph gusts

18 August 2024

The hurricane ripped through the North Atlantic this week, with maximum winds of 85mph.


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