Hosepipe ban announced for millions more UK homes
The hosepipe ban will come into effect later this week Millions of Thames Water customers are facing a hosepipe ban, announced by the utility in response to exceptionally dry conditions…
Martin Lewis issues warning to Britain’s new chancellor John Healey over ‘many outstanding consumer issues’
The MoneySavingExpert founder called John Healey’s appointment a ‘surprise’ Martin Lewis has issued his first message to Britain’s new chancellor, offering his help to tackle the “many outstanding consumer issues”…
Tributes to Kevin Keegan ‘will never be enough’
Fans around Newcastle have paid tribute to Kevin Keegan after news broke of the former footballer’s death at age 75. Although not from the city, Geordies claim Keegan as one…
Pet owners warned as councils blamed for surge in dog grass seed cases
Councils accused of using the green agenda to save costs Vets have reported an increase in dogs being treated for grass seed infections that is blamed on local councils failing…
Does Scotland have the ‘game changer’ helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to stop the spread of the flames. Two specialist helicopters have been “invaluable” for waterbombing…
Andy Burnham’s cabinet – who’s in and who’s out as Healey becomes chancellor and Rayner returns
Dozens of new appointments have been announced – including some surprising returns to cabinet John Healey has been appointed chancellor and Ed Miliband has become the new foreign secretary as…
Scratchcard winning fireman in court fight with ex over £40,000 ‘love gift’
Heather Douglass claimed the money from Craig Titchener was a gift – he said it was for investment A nurse who claimed her ex “lovebombed” her with cash and presents…
UK government borrowing falls in June
The UK government borrowed slightly less than expected in June, according to official figures published as new prime minister Andy Burnham began setting out measures to cut living costs for…
Rare Titanic letter written days before disaster provides ‘priceless snapshot’ into life onboard
The letter penned by Henry Price Hodges is expected to fetch up to £35,000 at auction A rare letter penned by a passenger just days before he died in the…
Andy Burnham latest: New PM cuts VAT on electricity bills in first major policy announcement
Chancellor John Healey said the cut to Britons electricity bills to be funded by cancelling Keir Starmer’s controversial Digital ID programme Andy Burnham has announced a fresh tax cut to…