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Ofgem takes action against suppliers which have failed to follow the rules

The energy regulator says it has examined whether suppliers were living up to their duties under the Government’s energy support scheme for businesses. Ofgem has started proceedings against a number of business energy suppliers as it found that more than half have work to do to show they are following the rules. The energy regulator said it had examined whether suppliers were living up to their duties under the Government’s energy support scheme for businesses. It said that 58% “requireRead More

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Mud sticks and I fear it may take some time

Eleanor Williams now faces eight and a half years in prison   A 22-year-old woman has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after falsely claiming to have been the victim of an Asian grooming gang. Eleanor Williams, of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday after making a series of false rape allegations. In a Facebook post in May 2020, which was shared more than 100,000 times, she described being beaten, abused and trafficked by Asian men. She alsoRead More

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Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea says US military

US authorities have described it as an 'unsafe and unprofessional intercept' A Russian fighter jet has struck the propeller of a US drone over the Black Sea, causing US forces to bring it down in international waters, the US military said. The US European Command said in a statement that two Russian Su-27 fighter jets “conducted an unsafe and unprofessional intercept” of a US MQ-9 drone that was operating within international airspace over the Black Sea. It said one ofRead More

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Aaron Ramsey named Wales captain in wake of Gareth Bale retirement

He will lead his country for the first time in the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia later this month Aaron Ramsey has been named as Wales captain following the retirement of Gareth Bale. The 32-year-old midfielder, who has won 78 caps, will lead his country for the first time in the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia later this month. Ramsey will spearhead a youthful looking 24-man squad named by boss Rob Page on Tuesday.Read More

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Union condemns Government amid PO sackings anniversary protest

The RMT union has staged a demonstration in Westminster with its leaders criticising the Government for its response to the sackings A protest is being held to mark the anniversary of the controversial sacking of hundreds of P&O workers. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union has staged a demonstration in Westminster, with its leaders criticising the Government for its response to the sackings. P&O said there is strong customer demand for its services, adding that it has invested millions ofRead More

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Alejandro Garnacho ruled out of upcoming games for Man Utd and Argentina

It follows an injury sustained in Saturday's game against Southampton Alejandro Garnacho has vowed to come back “stronger than ever” after being ruled out of action for Manchester United and Argentina due to the injury he sustained against Southampton on Sunday. The 18-year-old was withdrawn 18 minutes after stepping off the bench in the second half of the 0-0 home draw following a challenge by Kyle Walker-Peters. Garnacho, who left Old Trafford on crutches, said on Instagram that he willRead More

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Shoppers in 13 areas could face higher prices from Asda petrol station deal

That's according to the Competitions and Market Authority Asda’s deal of around £600 million to buy Co-op petrol forecourts could result in “higher prices or less choice” for motorists and shoppers in 13 locations, the UK competition watchdog has warned. The Competitions and Market Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into the acquisition of 132 petrol stations and adjoining shops in January. On Tuesday, the CMA said the takeover deal “raises competition concerns in 13 locations across the UK, in eachRead More

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Liverpool increasing ticket prices for first time in nine years

Prices are set to rise by around two per cent Liverpool are to raise ticket prices for the first time in nine years but have kept increases to two per cent. Junior and local general sale tickets will remain at £9 per ticket but the majority of general admissions will see a small rise, although adding no more than £17 to the price of a season ticket. The club say the move is due to rising costs, a factor whichRead More

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Sainsburys seals 431m deal to buy freeholds of 21 stores

The deal is expected to complete by the end of the week Sainsbury’s has agreed a £430.9 million deal to buy the freeholds of 21 supermarkets. It will take full ownership of an investment vehicle holding a raft of stores after exchanging contracts to buy the remaining 51% stake it does not already own in Highbury and Dragon from real estate investment trust Supermarket Income REIT. Sainsbury’s has held a 49% stake in the Highbury and Dragon sites since theyRead More

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