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British households could see their energy bills increase by as much as £250 from July as the conflict in the Middle East continues to drive up wholesale gas prices, Energy UK has warned.The industry trade body said supplier projections indicate a substantial rise in annual costs when Ofgem next reviews its price cap.Cornwall Insight analysts forecast the regulator’s cap for the July to September period could climb to £1,827 annually for a typical dual fuel home, up from the current £1,641 level — representing a jump of more than 10 per cent.Since fighting began in the region, oil prices have…
Dr Anna Muir, a dog behaviourist who runs a training centre near Mold, Flintshire, also welcomed the changes, saying: “For irresponsible dog owners who let their dogs run loose under no control, who let them off lead in sheep fields, who show no effort to reduce them chasing livestock – I am absolutely supportive of unlimited fines.”
Pep Guardiola responds to a question about his failures in Europe with Manchester City after his side exited the Champions League following defeat to Real Madrid in the last 16.MATCH REPORT: Man City 1-2 Real Madrid (1-5 Agg)Available to UK users only.
A nursery worker in Leeds has been jailed after making more than 5,000 indecent images of children.Kristian Parry, 26, was sentenced to two years in prison and handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order lasting 10 years.Parry, of Middleton, secured his job using false references and was arrested in May last year after police suspected he had uploaded indecent images of children.Officers later found thousands of images and videos on his laptop and mobile phone, including Category A material, which depicts the most serious forms of abuse.At Leeds Crown Court, he admitted fraud, making indecent images and possessing a prohibited image…
A veteran British diplomat has warned that the infiltration of Islamist ideology into Government institutions is fuelling hostility towards Israel across Whitehall.Edmund Fitton-Brown, who served in the diplomatic corps for more than three decades, said anti-Israel attitudes in wider society are now reflected within Government.His comments come after it emerged that Foreign Office officials attended a celebration at Iran’s London embassy marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.The event took place on February 12, just weeks before conflict erupted between Iran, the US and Israel.It also came shortly after Tehran’s regime had killed thousands of its own citizens during a…
Millions of British workers handed over far more tax than necessary during the last financial year because of faulty PAYE codes, according to recent analysis.The figures reveal that approximately 5.6 million taxpayers across the country were affected by incorrect tax codes in 2023-24, resulting in an estimated £3.5billion being overpaid to HMRC.Tax specialists are now urging employees and freelancers alike to scrutinise their payslips for potential errors.The problem stems from tax codes determining the precise amount of income tax withheld from wages each month, meaning even minor inaccuracies can lead to significant overpayments.Some 5.6 million workers have overpaid billions in…
Arsenal face competition for Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka, AC Milan look at Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, while Brighton look to secure German international Said el Mala. Arsenal will face competition from Juventus for the signature of Germany international Leon Goretzka with the 31-year-old midfielder set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), externalAC Milan are looking at Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott with the 24-year-old available for around £25m from AZ Alkmaar in the summer. (Independent), externalBrighton are keen to wrap up a deal with Cologne for…
Religious charities facilitating misogynistic beliefs are operating without meaningful consequences, campaigners have cautioned, following the Charity Commission’s decision to issue only “advice and guidance” to a north London mosque. The National Secular Society (NSS) raised the alarm after Islamic preacher Ahmed Shah faced no serious reprimand for declaring that wives must comply with their husbands’ every command.The NSS described the regulator’s response as little more than a “slap on the wrist” and warned that such lenient treatment allows problematic organisations to “act with impunity”.The case has reignited debate about whether Britain’s charity watchdog possesses adequate tools to address extremist rhetoric…
Sir Keir Starmer has turned to Government lawyers to assess the legality of intervening in the Strait of Hormuz.Donald Trump has repeatedly called on allies, including the UK, to join US-led efforts to reopen the vital shipping route. The President said Britain’s initial response to the Iran conflict had put its status as a “great ally” at risk, adding on Tuesday that the two countries had enjoyed a “tremendous long-term relationship” until Sir Keir became Prime Minister.The Prime Minister has not ruled out providing military support but warned it would be “difficult” to justify under international law. A Government source…
Britain’s disability benefit bill is continuing to climb, with a record number of people now relying on support.Around 3.93 million people in England and Wales were receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as of January 2026 the highest level on record, new figures show.That marks a six per cent rise from 3.69 million a year earlier, an increase of more than 233,000 claimants in just 12 months, the Department for Work and Pensions stated.PIP is designed to help people with long-term health conditions or disabilities cover extra living costs.Over time, the number of people receiving the benefit has nearly doubled from…