Record number of households unable to afford essentials – cost-of-living poll The number of households unable to afford basic essentials such as food and heating is at a record high, according to new research which suggests the rise has been driven mainly by those traditionally less likely to be struggling. An estimated 7.4 million low-income
Burnham leading a country that most Britons feel is ‘going in wrong direction’ Andy Burnham’s premiership begins at a time when four-fifths of Britons feel the country is going in the wrong direction, only half are satisfied with their living standards and confidence in the quality of the NHS has plummeted, according to polling. The
Kayden’s murder has devastated our family forever, father says The father of a 16-year-old who was murdered on a North Ayrshire beach has said losing him has “devastated our family forever”. Kayden Moy was fatally stabbed on Irvine beach on May 17 last year, after three teenagers acted together to attack him. Cole Turley, 18,
Man in court over hammer murder of Ann Widdecombe A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe by hitting her 21 times on her head with a hammer. Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday over the death of Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to lead ‘cost-of-living government’ Andy Burnham told ministers he will lead a “cost-of-living Government” after announcing an £850 million tax cut on electricity bills. From October 1 electricity bills will be VAT free, saving households about £45 a year as part of the new Prime Minister’s promise to help
Man in court over murder of Ann Widdecombe A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday over the death of Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister. Kerry was arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, two
UK borrowing falls by more than forecast in early relief for new Chancellor UK Government borrowing fell by a third last month, a bigger decline than forecasters were expecting and delivering some early relief to John Healey on his first day as Chancellor, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions of customers Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for just over 10 million customers as the exceptionally dry, hot weather drives a surge in demand. The restriction, also known as a temporary use ban (TUB), will come into effect at 12.01am on Thursday. But the utility is
David Dimbleby ‘appalled’ by BBC making ‘very bad call’ to cut up to 2,000 jobs David Dimbleby has said he is “appalled” by cuts at the BBC which will result in up to 2,000 people losing their jobs. The national broadcaster aims to make £500 million in savings over two years, with job cuts announced
Roadwork-plagued M27 named as worst motorway The M27 in Hampshire has been ranked England’s worst motorway, amid concerns over roadworks and delays. Just 56% of drivers who used the 28-mile road said they were satisfied with their journey, a survey by watchdog Transport Focus found. One respondent described roadworks on the motorway as “terrible” as