Act Now: Submit Meter Reading Before Jan 1 Price Hike
Millions of UK households must submit a meter reading by January 1 to avoid being overcharged under the new energy price cap. Experts urge customers to take a dated photo for proof.
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Energy bill price cap rise hits UK households Jan 1
Millions face higher energy bills from New Year's Day as the price cap changes. Martin Lewis warns some could pay £136 more. Find out how to switch and save.
Energy Customers Urged to Submit Meter Readings ASAP
British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and Octopus customers must submit meter readings before New Year's Day to avoid being overcharged. Here's how and when to act.
Police crackdown on nitrous oxide with new powers
Police in the Midlands begin a major crackdown on nitrous oxide, with new powers to seize canisters and arrest offenders. Learn about the health risks and legal consequences.
Ofgem price cap rises £3, hitting major supplier customers
Millions of British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO & Octopus customers face higher bills as the Ofgem price cap rises by £3 from January 1, 2026. Learn what it means for your tariff.
Energy bills to rise £136 above price cap for UK households
UK households face paying £136 more than the energy price cap from January 1st. British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO, and Octopus customers are urged to compare deals now to save up to £150.
County lines courier had 'one last line' before arrest
Jason Revill, 28, was caught with drugs worth £50,000 in Norwich. He asked officers for 'one last line' before being detained. Read the full court report.
Gas Hob Cancer Risk Warning for UK Households
A new study reveals gas hobs emit harmful benzene, linked to blood cancers. Experts urge ventilation and safety checks to protect millions of UK families.
Meter Reading Warning for UK Energy Customers
Ofgem's new price cap starts 1 Jan 2026. Avoid overcharging by submitting a meter reading to your supplier. Key deadlines for British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, and Octopus revealed.
13-year-old boy killed in Tomar, Portugal, attack
A teenager was killed in a domestic violence incident in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect died in an explosion, injuring two others. Read the full report.
Major energy firms to cut household bills by £150
British Gas, Octopus and Eon are cutting energy bills by £150 from April. Find out how this major cost-of-living boost will affect your household budget.
Smoking Ban Exception Planned for Supervised Crack Use
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
Royal Mail: Last day for first-class Christmas post
UK households have until today to send first-class mail for Christmas arrival. Royal Mail's festive gift to staff downgraded to second-class stamps, sparking union criticism.
Royal Mail warns of Christmas delays in 47 postcodes
Royal Mail issues a festive delivery delay warning for 47 UK postcodes. Last posting date for first class signed items is December 20. Check the full list now.
£20k cocaine haul found after Tamworth car stop
Staffordshire Police uncover £20,000 of cocaine and nitrous oxide after stopping a car in Tamworth. Two men arrested for drug and driving offences. Read the full story.
British Gas Half-Price Electricity Event on Friday
British Gas urges eligible customers to use appliances between 11am and 1pm on 19 December for half-price power. Save on bills and support green energy.
12 Energy Suppliers Giving £150 Discount to Customers
British Gas, EDF, Eon, Octopus Energy and OVO are among 12 suppliers passing on a £150 government cut. Find out if you're eligible and when savings start.
British Gas: Half-price electricity for 1.3m customers
British Gas is running a PeakSave Green Flex event on Friday 19th December, offering eligible customers half-price electricity between 11am and 1pm. Find out how to save.
Man arrested after police seize £20k drugs in Redditch raid
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police found cocaine and heroin worth £20,000 during a raid on Prospect Road North. Report crime anonymously.
Two jailed after police chase recovers gun and drugs
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
Pair sentenced after £100k drugs seized in Ludlow home
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Drug dealer jailed after fleeing police in Tamworth
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Two jailed after gun and drugs seized in Sandwell police chase
Two men are behind bars after a police pursuit in Sandwell ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the court sentencing.
DWP pension changes hit thousands living overseas
Thousands living abroad will lose access to full UK state pensions under new DWP rules. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends Class 2 voluntary NICs for overseas residents. Read the full details.
200 boxes of nitrous oxide seized in factory raid
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
Martin Lewis: £150 energy bill cuts for UK in 2026
Martin Lewis confirms UK households will save £150 on energy bills from April 2026 as major suppliers pass on government cuts. Find out how it affects you.
Major suppliers confirm £150 energy bill cut for millions
Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall by around £150 from April 2026 as E.ON Next, Octopus Energy and British Gas pledge to pass on government cost reductions. Find out how you'll benefit.
£30k of nitrous oxide seized in Birmingham raid
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
DWP told to end state pension triple lock
A major think tank says the state pension triple lock should be scrapped to fund measures aimed at helping struggling working-class boys. Read the full report.
Royal Mail delays Saturday post change to next year
Royal Mail postpones major delivery rule change, pushing back the end of Saturday second-class letters to early next year. Read about the delay and the controversial staff Christmas stamps.
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