Household energy bills to rise as snow and gales forecast Many households’ energy bills are to rise on Thursday, just as a swathe of cold health alerts have been issued for large areas of the UK. The 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap will equate to a rise of about 28p a month for
Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey Eurostar services are expected to resume later on Tuesday after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed. The passenger rail operator previously said all of its London to Europe services for the day were cancelled, but it later said trains would resume
Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving Former X Factor contestant Chico has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to drink-driving. Chico, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, appeared in the 2005 series of the TV talent show and later released a number one single, It’s Chico Time. The 54-year-old is
All Eurostar services to and from London St Pancras on Tuesday have been cancelled, the rail operator has told passengers. Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel. The operator said there is a problem with the overhead power supply and a failed Le Shuttle train. Eurostar’s website shows
Eurostar passengers told not to travel amid Channel Tunnel disruption Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel. The operator said there is a problem with the overhead power supply and a failed Le Shuttle train. Trains that do run could face severe delays or cancellations, it added. Sharing
Crystal Palace agree £35million fee with Tottenham for Brennan Johnson Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham over a £35million fee to sign Brennan Johnson, but the Wales international is yet to make his mind up over the move. Johnson finished as Spurs’ leading scorer last season with 18 goals and produced the winner
Warm weather hit sees Octopus slump to annual loss Octopus Energy Group has swung to a hefty annual loss as it revealed a hit of more than £100 million from lower energy demand due to warmer weather. The firm, which runs Britain’s biggest gas and electricity supplier with 7.6 million customers, reported a £260.1 million
Beyonce becomes latest music star to become a billionaire, says Forbes Beyonce has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, and has become the fifth musician to join its list of the world’s wealthiest people. The US superstar has joined an elite group of musicians with 10-figure fortunes including: her husband, Jay-Z; as well as Taylor
Trump’s tariffs and soaring wage costs ensure rocky year for UK economy Households and businesses have endured a bumpy ride over 2025 as the impact of tax hikes and US President Donald Trump’s trade war weighed on the economy, but another slew of interest rate cuts helped cushion the blow. Chancellor Rachel Reeves dealt a
Police bid to trace two men after pedestrian killed in car crash Police are attempting to trace two men in connection with a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian. Kent Police were called to the incident on the A289 Gads Hill, Gillingham, at around 12.10pm on Monday. CCTV images released by detectives show