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Electric car owners around the UK could save hundreds of pounds a year thanks to a new EV home charging offer.There are estimated to be around two million electric vehicles across the country, with more being added to the road every day.Fresh data shows that zero emission vehicles make up one in four new car sales, while EVs captured a market share of 30 per cent last month.Electric car chargepoint operators continue to unveil new measures to support drivers in their transition from petrol and diesel to electric.E.ON Next has announced a new partnership with myenergi to give motorists with…

The Aberdeen-based businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has died aged 84, his family has announced.Sir Ian was one of the UK oil and gas industry’s most respected leaders, who turned his family’s fishing boat repair yard into a global engineering player in the North Sea and internationally.He retired as chief executive in 2006 and a year later began concentrating on his charitable work, creating The Wood Foundation, which works on social and economic inequality, especially in Scotland and sub-Saharan AfricaHis family said he died peacefully at home and they would remember his “kindness, generosity, determination and unwavering commitment to…

ITV will show next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster’s coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition.All 52 matches from the event, which features 24 teams and a last-16 knockout round, will be shown live.”This is much more than a new agreement with a trusted partner, it is a statement of intent to ensure that everyone in the UK can experience and be inspired by one of the world’s iconic sporting events, its action, drama and personalities,” said World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin.The broadcaster, a rights holder for every men’s World Cup since the…

Voters across Greater Manchester will head to the polls on Thursday to elect a new mayor for the city region.It is a very important role – only the prime minister and the mayor of London have more power in English politics. After Andy Burnham was elected in the Makerfield by-election last month, paving his way to Downing Street, he automatically had to resign as Greater Manchester’s mayor.Labour’s candidate to replace him is the current leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig.She faces a tougher task in the other nine boroughs. While Labour has often won elections across the city region,…

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Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has confirmed.The presenter was best known for his work on wildlife programmes at the BBC. He also ventured into the world of comedy, regularly appearing on panel shows and on stage throughout his career.Mr Oddie will also undoubtedly be remembered as an integral member of comedy trio, The Goodies. Bill Oddie was 85 when he died | GETTY The Lancashire-born performer founded the comedy troupe alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden.A statement from his friend and agent, David Foster, said: “It is with deep sadness that I announce the…

Motorists impacted by the car finance scandal could lose hundreds of pounds when they receive compensation if they use a claims management company.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fresh warning to motorists about the impending redress scheme that impacts millions of drivers.It confirmed that 12.1 million agreements would be eligible for compensation at a total cost of £9.1billion, worth an average redress of £829 per agreement.To ensure drivers receive their compensation, the UK’s financial regulator has launched a £2million advertising campaign.The adverts will run across TV, radio, print, billboards and social media, and will help people feel more…

Prior to establishing Legacy, Bush worked for a number of other funeral directors. He oversaw more than 2,000 funerals during his career. Many former customers said Bush had presented as the archetypal, caring undertaker; a point noted by Hull West and Haltemprice MP Emma Hardy.”He tried to act like he cared, like he was their friend,” said Hardy, who supported many of the families.She said Bush had “exploited the most vulnerable people” when they were at their lowest ebb.In June 2024, after Bush was exposed, Peter Moody’s family held a second funeral for him – six months after the first.His…

The BBC F1 team discuss Ferrari’s performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix as, despite appearing to be the car to beat in practice, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finish the race in fourth and fifth respectively.Listen to the Chequered Flag podcast on BBC Sounds.Available to UK users only.