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
To MBE, to you: Honour a ‘wonderful shock’ for Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, has said finding out he is being made an MBE in the New Year Honours list is “probably the best shock” of his life. The comedy double act, made up of Paul
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become dame and knight in New Year Honours Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been awarded a damehood and a knighthood in the New Year Honours. Dame Jayne, 68, and Sir Christopher, 67, are recognised for services to ice skating and to voluntary service, almost 42 years after dancing to
Claudia Winkleman ‘over the moon’ as new BBC chat show announced Former Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman will front her own chat show next year, the BBC has announced. The 53-year-old, who is currently the host of hit BBC show The Traitors, will present a new talk show – The Claudia Winkleman Show –
Anthony Joshua’s promoters awaiting information after reports of car crash British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a car crash in Nigeria. The former two-time world heavyweight champion is holidaying in Africa following his sixth-round knockout victory over YouTube-turned-boxing superstar Jake Paul in Miami less than a fortnight ago. According to reports, the
Remaining hotspots extinguished at scene of house fire that killed child A house blaze that claimed the life of a child has been extinguished by firefighters, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said. Two fire engines and a technical rescue unit were still in attendance at the scene in the village of Hamstreet, in Ashford,
Mother and two children died in Boxing Day house fire, police say A mother and her two young children died in a house fire that destroyed their home in the early hours of Boxing Day despite the efforts of her husband to save his family, police said. Emergency services were called to a property on