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Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesEnergy bills are rising for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales as the new year begins, after Ofgem raised its price cap slightly.Prices for those on variable tariffs are rising by 0.2% from now, the equivalent to a £3 annual increase for a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity.Campaigners say this means billpayers are facing another winter of high energy prices with the latest increase, albeit small, coinciding with the coldest period of the year.However, changes announced in the Budget should mean a fall in the cost of energy from…

In the early days under former Gothenburg boss Askou, it was a tad hairy. In his first game, Motherwell faced FC Twente during a summer training camp. Even at the embryonic stage the new style was clear, and it was terrifying. Well lost 3-0 and looked horrifyingly nervous at the back as they tried to be prime Barca in their own box while turning the goalie into a ball-playing centre-half.In Askou’s first competitive game, goalkeeper Calum Ward was lobbed by Clyde’s James Hilton while about four miles outside his box. It was heart-attack stuff. But with each game, it began…

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Sir Sadiq Khan has been forced to defend London’s New Year fireworks display overnight after backlash erupted at a “flags” segment.BBC viewers had seen a segment of the display overlaid with national flags from around the world, with a voiceover declaring “this is what England means to me”.The narrator said: “Here’s what England means to me – the real England.”When it’s sunny, it’s too hot. When it’s cold, the weather’s rubbish. England to me is a cup of tea. How many sugars? I’m sweet enough.”England, to me is Caribbean barbers with a sharpish trim.”It’s Christian neighbours saying Happy Hanukkah, mate,…

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Young children from struggling families in some parts of England will be offered vaccinations at home to protect them from preventable diseases, the health secretary has said.The pilot scheme, announced on Thursday as part of a drive to increase vaccine uptake, will see health visitors trained to spend more time with small numbers of families who could fall through the cracks of the NHS.Wes Streeting told the that children’s healthcare had not been given the priority it deserved.The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health said it was “a national scandal” that more than half a million children faced long…

Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Argentina international lock Franco Molina for the start of the 2026-27 season.The 28-year-old second row will join up with the Newcastle squad in the summer after playing the 2026 Super Rugby campaign for Australian side Western Force.Molina, who has experience of Prem rugby after making 17 appearances for Exeter Chiefs last season, has agreed a two-year deal.He has 20 international caps and previously had club spells in Argentina with Dogos, Ceibos and Jaguares, as well as Chilean side Selknam.”I’m incredibly honoured to be joining Newcastle Red Bulls – a club that has such a rich…

A completely revamped UK passport design has come into force today, marking the first total overhaul in half a decade.The new travel document bears King Charles’ emblem on its cover, replacing the previous design.According to the Home Office, these passports represent the most secure version Britain has ever produced.Advanced anti-forgery technology has been incorporated into the updated design.Approximately 300 of the new passports have already entered circulation bearing the King’s insignia.The redesign is in part a bid to strengthen border security and celebrate British heritage through the new visual elements inside.Natural landscapes from across the four Home Nations feature prominently…

People turned out in their tens of thousands tonight to help Manchester celebrate the New Year which was ushered in with Ferris Wheel rides and a spectacular fireworks and light display. Over 20,000 people joined in the celebrations with New Year revellers in the city spoilt for choice this year with not one but two events taking place in two of Manchester’s most historic city centre squares.   A packed St Peter’s Square saw BBC Radio Manchester presenter Joe McGrath host a family friendly night of music and fun in the run-up to midnight, followed by a fabulous 8-minute firework…