US consumer prices rose at annual rate of 8.5% in July, more slowly than June as petrol prices fell Source link
Energy bills: Labour to make cost of living statement ‘soon’
Labour’s Bridget Philipson said the party has been “consistently ahead of the government” on this issue – from the windfall tax to cutting VAT on energy bills. The shadow education secretary said the country would “hear very, very soon” from leader Sir Keir Starmer about Labour’s new proposals to deal with the cost of living […]
Homes for Ukraine: Quarter of refugee sponsors do not want to carry on
Over 25% of Homes for Ukraine sponsors want to stop after the initial six months, ONS survey finds. Source link
Broadway show becomes first to adopt facemask-only nights
The Kite Runner will host special performances for theatre-goers who need or want to wear masks. Source link
China says Taiwan military drills are over after Pelosi visit
The sea and air exercises were in response to US politician Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island. Source link
Ryan Giggs' ex became slave to his demands, court hears
Ryan Giggs made his former girlfriend feel like she had to do what he said, she tells his trial. Source link
Bin workers at 15 Scottish councils to strike in pay dispute
Unite union said about 1,500 members would walk out for a week from 24 August in a pay dispute. Source link
'I'm borrowing £5,000 to pay my energy bills'
Many people are getting desperate as spiralling energy bills start to bite. Source link
Energy crisis is worse than Covid – pub owner
Mike Lennon wants to see government intervention after seeing his pub’s energy bills spiral. Source link
Thornton Heath: Girl killed in house gas explosion named
Neighbours of the family whose house was destroyed are facing weeks living in hotels. Source link