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Average household energy costs fall to lowest point in two years

Average household energy costs fall to lowest point in two years

01 April 2024

Ofgem’s price cap has dropped by 12.3% from the previous £1,928 for a typical dual fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales, to £1,690.


What the papers say – April 1

What the papers say – April 1

31 March 2024

Here are the stories making headlines on Easter Monday.


NHS failing children with ‘disgraceful’ wait times, says top doctor

NHS failing children with ‘disgraceful’ wait times, says top doctor

31 March 2024

Dr Camilla Kingdon said progress on cutting waiting times for adults was not being seen for young people.


Burial crypt near Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner sells for more than £150,000

Burial crypt near Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner sells for more than £150,000

31 March 2024

The person who bought the crypt said he had ‘always dreamt of being next to Marilyn Monroe’.


Robison hits out at lack of exemption for glue traps

Robison hits out at lack of exemption for glue traps

31 March 2024

The ban was passed as part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.


King’s Easter Sunday public appearance a ‘form of reassurance’, expert says

King’s Easter Sunday public appearance a ‘form of reassurance’, expert says

31 March 2024

Charles attended the annual Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Sunday.


Political leaders gather at GPO for ‘moving’ Easter Rising ceremony

Political leaders gather at GPO for ‘moving’ Easter Rising ceremony

31 March 2024

The Irish captain who read out the 1916 proclamation of independence said the ‘whole aim of the proclamation is inclusion’.


Crowds gather for egg-rolling Easter tradition to celebrate new life

Crowds gather for egg-rolling Easter tradition to celebrate new life

31 March 2024

St Bride’s Church holds the annual egg-rolling tradition on Fleet Street, London.


Labour accuses Government of having a ‘childcare pledge without a plan’

Labour accuses Government of having a ‘childcare pledge without a plan’

31 March 2024

The first phase of the Government’s expanded offer of funded childcare for working families in England has come into effect.


Members of public say Charles ‘looked good’ at Easter Sunday service

Members of public say Charles ‘looked good’ at Easter Sunday service

31 March 2024

Charles attended the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in his most significant public appearance since his cancer diagnosis.


UK and Ireland praise Stormont leaders for backing cohesion amid political shock

UK and Ireland praise Stormont leaders for backing cohesion amid political shock

31 March 2024

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said on Sunday: ‘Now more than ever, what we need to see is cohesion.’


Government under pressure to publish legal advice on Israel’s actions in Gaza

Government under pressure to publish legal advice on Israel’s actions in Gaza

31 March 2024

Foreign Affairs Committee chairwoman Alicia Kearns believes the Government’s legal advice is that Israel has broken international humanitarian law.


Mother of child with complex needs says omitting pupils from photo ‘mindless’

Mother of child with complex needs says omitting pupils from photo ‘mindless’

31 March 2024

Haley Woodward said her daughter, who has complex needs, was also omitted from a class photo in 2023.


Reform leader and Tory chairman in online ‘bully’ row

Reform leader and Tory chairman in online ‘bully’ row

31 March 2024

Reform UK leader Richard Tice suggested his party had a dossier of ’embarrassing personal information’ on Tory MP Jonathan Gullis.


King urged to ‘keep going strong’ as he greets well-wishers after Easter service

King urged to ‘keep going strong’ as he greets well-wishers after Easter service

31 March 2024

Charles was applauded by crowds as he and the Queen re-emerged from St George’s Chapel at Windsor on Sunday morning.


Heavy rain expected to disrupt journeys on Easter Sunday evening

Heavy rain expected to disrupt journeys on Easter Sunday evening

31 March 2024

Heavy showers may disrupt bus and train services, the Met Office said.


School leaders need suicide prevention training amid ‘mental health emergency’

School leaders need suicide prevention training amid ‘mental health emergency’

31 March 2024

Delegates at the NASUWT union’s conference heard of teachers who had taken their own lives.


Hate Crime Act could lead to trust in police being damaged, senior officer says

Hate Crime Act could lead to trust in police being damaged, senior officer says

31 March 2024

A senior Police Scotland officer said some may seek to use the legislation to ‘score points’ in debates.


Public have ‘stopped listening’ to Tories as poll suggests electoral disaster

Public have ‘stopped listening’ to Tories as poll suggests electoral disaster

31 March 2024

A major 15,000 survey and a seat-by-seat analysis indicates Rishi Sunak’s party may win fewer than 100 seats.


King makes public Easter service appearance: Timeline of royal health troubles

King makes public Easter service appearance: Timeline of royal health troubles

31 March 2024

The King attended the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle without the Princess of Wales and her family.


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