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Why are energy bills going up when wholesale prices are down?
Energy bills will rise by 0.2% from January 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, after Ofgem announced an increase to its next price cap.
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Any salary sacrifice clampdown ‘would hit pension savers, firms and economy’
Any potential clampdown on salary sacrifice or pensions tax relief in next week’s Budget would risk damaging public confidence in the pensions system and undermining economic growth, organisations representing the pensions industry and businesses are warning.
Arson investigation launched after fire causes extensive damage to Belfast house
An arson investigation has been launched after “extensive” fire damage was done to a house in east Belfast.
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Jack Osbourne's I'm A Celebrity past revealed by former ITV co-star
EXCLUSIVE: Jack Osbourne is currently taking part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! but some fans may not know he has a link to the gruelling ITV reality show
Man arrested after car mounts pavement narrowly missing pedestrian in Belfast City Centre
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man following a single-vehicle collision in Belfast city centre on Friday morning.
Starmer and Zelensky discuss US-backed peace plan
Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday amid reports the US has been secretly negotiating a plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Man accused of plot to smuggle Afghan family into NI
A man was remanded in custody today accused of being part of a cross-border plot to smuggle a family from Afghanistan on a train into Northern Ireland.
Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for making pro-Russian statements for cash
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after he made pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash.
Three people escape uninjured after early-morning arson attack at east Belfast house
Three people have escaped uninjured following an early-morning arson attack at a house in east Belfast.
Stolen laptop still missing but Policing Board adamant ‘there was no data breached’
A Policing Board laptop containing sensitive details of police officers which was stolen from a Belfast pub six weeks ago has still not been recovered, it can be revealed.
Arctic whale never recorded before in Ireland washes up on Donegal beach
A dead narwhal has washed up on the shores of Co Donegal, marking the first time the whale species has been recorded in Ireland.
Police seize large quantity of drugs during targeted house search
The operation seized tens of thousands of pounds worth of controlled substances
Stormont response to Covid characterised by ‘petty party politics’, say bereaved
The “petty party politics” that characterised Stormont’s response to Covid-19 must never be repeated in the event of another pandemic, a lawyer for bereaved families has said.
North Belfast play park and pitch closed due to avian flu outbreak
The situation is currently being kept under review
Starmer dismisses coup talk as wasted time and praises Burnham’s work as mayor
Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed talk of leadership challenges as “wasted” time, as he declined to reprimand Andy Burnham for fuelling coup speculation.
Birmingham pub bomb families accuse authorities of ‘spitting on graves’ of victims
The Birmingham pub bombs families have slammed the “liar government” for hiding the truth about their loved ones’ murders.
Belfast man brought fake gun to McDonalds at 3am and tried to order chicken nuggets before stealing burger
A Belfast man who brought a fake gun into a McDonald’s restaurant and stole food as frightened staff took shelter has avoided being sent to jail – but ordered to pay for the meal he took.
UK set to see warmer weather as cold snap comes to an end
The UK will see warmer weather this weekend as the cold snap which brought temperatures as low as minus 11C comes to an end.
Reeves facing fresh pressure to axe farm inheritance tax changes in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing fresh pressure from farmers to axe plans to introduce inheritance tax on farming land and businesses.
Asos using AI stylists to help boost flagging sales
Fast fashion firm Asos has revealed it is using artificial intelligence to suggest outfits for shoppers as part of efforts to help turn around tumbling sales.