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Lowest earners running out of options ahead of April bill hikes
Households are bracing themselves for across-the-board increases to their bills, with those on the lowest incomes running out of options, a charity has warned..
Countries must not be pitted against each other over migration Starmer to warn
The UK and other countries affected by people smuggling must not allow the vile trade to pit them against one another, the Prime Minister will tell a summit aimed at cracking down on illegal migration..
Lib Dems take aim at Tory place as party of Middle England in local elections
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has vowed to replace the Conservatives as the party of Middle England, as he launches his local election campaign..
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after young girl and two adults die in fire
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fire at a historic former station house killed three people, including a four-year-old girl, police have said..
Where Mothers Day Magic Begins Behind the Scenes at UK Greetings
Mothers Day is a major UK holiday, second only to Christmas in card sales. .
Government asks MP watchdog to review expenses rules after 900 pet rent claim
Ministers will ask a Parliamentary watchdog to review some expenses claims after a Labour MP was able to claim £900 from the taxpayer in pet rent..
Construction worker turned kiltmaker set to light up New York City catwalks
A former Ayrshire construction worker who designed the first tartan to go into space is set to light up the catwalks of New York City..
Free morning after pill at pharmacies will end unfair postcode lottery
Health minister Stephen Kinnock said making the morning-after pill free from pharmacies in England will end an unfair postcode lottery..
Geri Horner says there will be something from full Spice Girls line up
Geri Horner has predicted all five Spice Girls will perform together at some point in the future..
Harrys toxic brand impacted charity he founded in honour of Diana says chair
The chairwoman of a charity set up by the Duke of Sussex has criticised the toxicity of his brand and its alleged impact on the organisation..
Sundays football briefing Eze does it for Palace joy for Forest and more cup ties await
Eberechi Ezes dream week continued as Crystal Palace booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a thumping 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage..
Veterans recall euphoric VE Day celebrations ahead of 80th anniversary
A group of Second World War veterans have described dancing and singing in the streets during euphoric Victory in Europe Day celebrations nearly 80 years ago..
Fairer chocolate trade transforming mothers lives in Ivorian cocoa villages
Mothers in impoverished Ivory Coast cocoa communities say fairer prices and contracts are helping to transform their lives and support their children..
Government to host international summit to combat people smuggling gangs
The Government is to host the first international summit in the UK on how to tackle people-smuggling gangs..
Eberechi Eze shines as Crystal Palace ease past Fulham into FA Cup semi finals
Eberechi Eze was the difference maker as Crystal Palace booked their trip to Wembley with a 3-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals..
Three dead following house fire in Northamptonshire village
Three people have died following a fire at a former station house and listed building, police have said..
Skygazers catch glimpse of partial solar eclipse
Skygazers have gathered across the UK to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse..
Welby was overwhelmed by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of
Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he was overwhelmed by the number of child sex abuse allegations he was informed of..
Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand killing more than 150 people
A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, killing more than 1000 people and destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam..
Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis from Jewish art collector
Tate Britain is set to return a 17th century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector after the work was taken from his home during the German occupation..