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Energy suppliers lose High Court challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

Energy suppliers lose High Court challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

Energy suppliers lose High Court challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

31 March 2023

Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon took legal action against the Government’s handling of the sale.


Oldham Coliseum to close ‘on its own terms’, says theatre boss

Oldham Coliseum to close ‘on its own terms’, says theatre boss

Oldham Coliseum to close ‘on its own terms’, says theatre boss

31 March 2023

The venue is shutting despite a campaign backed by unions and high-profile actors.


Father, 57, shot dead on same evening as his son ‘loved his family dearly’

Father, 57, shot dead on same evening as his son ‘loved his family dearly’

Father, 57, shot dead on same evening as his son ‘loved his family dearly’

31 March 2023

The pair, named locally as builder Gary Dunmore, 57, and his 32-year-old son Josh Dunmore, died on Wednesday.


Cricket Scotland chairman resigns amid row over efforts to tackle racism

Cricket Scotland chairman resigns amid row over efforts to tackle racism

Cricket Scotland chairman resigns amid row over efforts to tackle racism

31 March 2023

Anjan Luthra’s departure comes after a series of resignations from the organisation’s anti-racism group earlier this week.


Watercolours painted by the King to go on display at Sandringham

Watercolours painted by the King to go on display at Sandringham

Watercolours painted by the King to go on display at Sandringham

31 March 2023

Charles is a keen artist who has said he finds painting so relaxing that it ‘transports me into another dimension’.


Heathrow security guards launch 10-day strike over pay

Heathrow security guards launch 10-day strike over pay

Heathrow security guards launch 10-day strike over pay

31 March 2023

The airport says its contingency plans are working well.


Firms will struggle to pay energy bills when relief scheme ends, warns BCC

Firms will struggle to pay energy bills when relief scheme ends, warns BCC

Firms will struggle to pay energy bills when relief scheme ends, warns BCC

31 March 2023

Businesses are facing several other changes from tomorrow including increases in corporation tax and the national living wage.


Paul O’Grady’s last ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

Paul O’Grady’s last ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

Paul O’Grady’s last ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

31 March 2023

The two-hour show, which originally aired on Boom Radio on Christmas Day last year, will be played in its entirety, including all festive elements.


New James Bond story commissioned to celebrate the King’s coronation

New James Bond story commissioned to celebrate the King’s coronation

New James Bond story commissioned to celebrate the King’s coronation

31 March 2023

On His Majesty’s Secret Service will be published in May.


Tesco to go peat-free on all UK bedding plants to help environment

Tesco to go peat-free on all UK bedding plants to help environment

Tesco to go peat-free on all UK bedding plants to help environment

31 March 2023

The supermarket will use wood fibre and natural by-products for the range from Monday.


Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit on brink as it axes 675 workers

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit on brink as it axes 675 workers

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit on brink as it axes 675 workers

31 March 2023

The entrepreneur has said he will inject almost £9 million to go towards severance costs.


Muslim hiking group founder: Weatherproof prayer mat ‘brilliant’ for community

Muslim hiking group founder: Weatherproof prayer mat ‘brilliant’ for community

Muslim hiking group founder: Weatherproof prayer mat ‘brilliant’ for community

31 March 2023

Wiggle, Adidas Terrex and Muslim Hikers created a prayer mat which is designed to withstand rain and outdoor conditions.


Average UK house prices have fallen for seven months in a row – Nationwide

Average UK house prices have fallen for seven months in a row – Nationwide

Average UK house prices have fallen for seven months in a row – Nationwide

31 March 2023

House prices have dipped 4.6% below their August peak, according to Nationwide Building Society.


Economy grew slightly to avoid recession, says revised official data

Economy grew slightly to avoid recession, says revised official data

Economy grew slightly to avoid recession, says revised official data

31 March 2023

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said GDP increased by 0.1% between October and December.


Defamation case against Duchess of Sussex by her half-sister dismissed by judge

Defamation case against Duchess of Sussex by her half-sister dismissed by judge

Defamation case against Duchess of Sussex by her half-sister dismissed by judge

31 March 2023

Samantha Markle alleged her estranged sister spread ‘demonstrably false and malicious lies’ about their relationship.


King and Queen Consort to close Germany visit with focus on Second World War

King and Queen Consort to close Germany visit with focus on Second World War

King and Queen Consort to close Germany visit with focus on Second World War

31 March 2023

Charles will focus on the Second World War as his three-day state visit to Germany with the Queen Consort draws to a close.


Judges to rule on High Court challenge over sale of energy company Bulb

Judges to rule on High Court challenge over sale of energy company Bulb

Judges to rule on High Court challenge over sale of energy company Bulb

31 March 2023

Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon have claimed that the sale of the collapsed company to Octopus was unfair.


Broadband, mobile and council tax rises threaten ‘awful April’ for householders

Broadband, mobile and council tax rises threaten ‘awful April’ for householders

Broadband, mobile and council tax rises threaten ‘awful April’ for householders

31 March 2023

From April 1, millions of people will face increases to their broadband, mobile, water and council tax bills.


Gwyneth Paltrow ‘pleased’ with outcome of high-profile skiing collision lawsuit

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘pleased’ with outcome of high-profile skiing collision lawsuit

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘pleased’ with outcome of high-profile skiing collision lawsuit

31 March 2023

On Thursday, jurors in Utah returned a verdict clearing the Oscar-winning actress of all fault after just over two hours of deliberation.


What the papers say – March 31

What the papers say – March 31

What the papers say – March 31

31 March 2023

A wide variety of stories feature on Friday’s front pages.


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