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British retailers saw sales fall last month on the back of uncertainty before the autumn Budget, according to official figures. Clothing stores had a particularly weak month, with industry data suggesting mild October weather may have caused shoppers to hold off buying more warm winter clothing. Retail sales volumes, which measure the quantity bought, decreased […]
Ofgem has confirmed household energy bills are to rise again from January 1 as it announced a 1.2% increase to its price cap. The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increasing from £1,717 to £1,738-a-year, or by around £1.75-a-month. It follows the price rising […]
Hooligans who wreak havoc in towns and neighbourhoods could face up to two years in jail for breaching so-called respect orders launched in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Failing to comply with the orders – set out in Labour’s election manifesto as part of the party’s promise to “return law and order […]
The NHS is “struggling to get firing on all cylinders”, experts have said after a new report highlighted the “twin crises” of low productivity and poor staff retention in the health service. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) warned that the “return on public investment has weakened since the pandemic”. It said that restoring […]
A national blue plaque celebrating the life and achievements of inspirational actor and film star Cary Grant is being unveiled at his early childhood home. It will shine a light on the rags to riches story of Archie Leach – the boy from Bristol who ran away from home at 14 and joined an acrobatic […]
Police have urged members of the public to come forward with information and dashcam footage that could help their investigation into the death of Harshita Brella, whose body was found in the boot of a car. Northamptonshire Police detectives believe the 24-year-old was murdered in Corby on the evening of November 10 before her body […]
Storylines for the finale of Gavin and Stacey will see the BBC comedy series return as the Christmas special takes place five years on from the previous instalment. The hit TV series aired between 2007 and 2010 and returned in 2019 with a one-off festive episode that ended on a cliff-hanger when Vanessa Shanessa “Nessa” […]
Hundreds of schools are closed amid snowy conditions and an amber weather alert has been issued for the weekend when Storm Bert is set to sweep in. The Met Office said Storm Bert is expected to bring “heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the weekend” and warned of […]
The Environment Secretary has said he heard the “anguish” of the countryside after thousands of farmers protested against the Budget. Speaking to the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Steve Reed said he wanted to support farmers, as he announced a 25-year farming road map to help the sector move to more environmentally and financially […]
The National Crime Agency has taken part in a major international operation targeting an organised crime group alleged to be responsible for smuggling hundreds of Syrian migrants into the UK and Germany. The German-led investigation against the Syrian group, considered to be one of Europe’s most significant people smuggling networks, was supported by the NCA […]