Category : Uk

Energy price cap could rise every three months under regulator's planned shake-up

The energy price cap, the mechanism that determines gas and electricity bills for 22 million households, could soon be reviewed every three months under plans announced by the industry regulator.

Home secretary permanently lifts restrictions on police stop and search powers

The home secretary is permanently lifting restrictions placed on police in the use of stop and search powers.

Big Plastic Count 'will measure national scale' of Britain's waste problem

Around 140,000 people across the UK are set to record how much plastic they throw away as part of an effort to measure the scale of the nation's waste problem.

'What she has accomplished is historic': Praise for Queen as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

The Queen received a standing ovation as her Platinum Jubilee celebrations began on Sunday.

Johnson and Irish foreign minister share hope for 'landing zone' on Northern Ireland Protocol ahead of crisis talks

The prime minister is expected in Northern Ireland today as efforts to break the political deadlock at Stormont intensify.

Police investigate 'tragic, devastating incident' after boy, 3, dies in suspected dog attack

A three-year-old boy has died in a suspected dog attack in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Woman who died alongside three dogs after being hit by car named by police

A woman who died after being hit by a car while walking her three dogs in London has been named.

'Up to a third' of fish and chips shops face closure due to food shortages

Business leaders in the fish and chip industry are calling on the government to offer a "long-term strategy" to their food shortages crisis - or face a third of chippies closing.

Kay Burley's road back to Wigan Pier

It's been a long time since I returned to Wigan.

Major world cities including London face 'increasing danger of drought', report warns

Urban centres around the world including London are in increasing danger of running out of fresh water, as growing populations and climate change put even greater stress on resources, Christian Aid has warned.