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Six of the UK’s biggest broadband providers judged to have ‘misled’ customers over price hikes The advertising watchdog has ruled against six of the UK’s biggest broadband providers after they all failed to make mid-contract price increases clear to consumers. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers by placing important information about price rises separately to headline prices and in areas of less prominence on their websites. The ASA ruled the ads must not appear again and told all six providers to ensure they make sufficiently clear that their broadband…

Starmer has already ruled out biggest benefit to UK from his EU reset, think tank warns Sir Keir Starmer has already squandered the biggest potential dividends of his post-Brexit reset with the EU by ruling out a return to the single market and customs union, a report has warned. The prime minister has repeatedly talked up his push to rebuild ties with the bloc after years of acrimony under successive Tory governments, promising that doing so will boost economic growth and living standards. But the Resolution Foundation has said Sir Keir’s red lines are limiting the government’s room for manoeuvre…

The eight films to watch out for at the 2024 London Film Festival The annual BFI London Film Festival is back for another year of explosive premieres and poignant indie features. The 2024 film festival will see some of the buzziest festival films (The Apprentice and Maria) make their way to the UK’s capital city. As well as being the home to impressive European premieres (such as Brett Goldstein and Jenna Coleman’s All Of You) it’s also the place to find under-the-radar A-List movies like Jonathan Groff’s A Nice Indian Boy and Barry Keoghan’s Bird. Or the next stop on…

Campaigners welcome Angela Rayner’s bill to ban no-fault evictions Renters’ voices are “finally starting to be heard”, a charity has said as Angela Rayner prepares to table her bill to ban “cruel” no-fault evictions. Anti-homelessness charity Shelter said 11 million renters in England have been “ignored or shouted down” after sounding the alarm about the broken system for years. But, with the Renters’ Rights Bill set for its second reading in the Commons on Wednesday, chief executive Polly Neate said: “The Renters’ Rights Bill is proof that their voices are finally starting to be heard.” Deputy prime minister Ms Rayner…

Teacher Hannah Willow crowned as Glasgow’s first tree-hugging champion Willow was event’s surprise victor, and is now strategising for the world championships in Finland. Hannah Willow had little doubt what she wanted. She wanted the glory of being crowned Glasgow’s first champion tree hugger. And she got it.“I thought it was just a charity event,” Willow said, after her triumph in the inaugural event on Sunday. “When I was told it was a competition my inner child took a somersault; I didn’t realise that until just before it started. Continue reading… rewrite this title Teacher Hannah Willow crowned as Glasgow’s…

The rare moth found in just one Welsh beauty spot – and it's thriving It was formerly present in Glamorgan but hasn’t been recorded there for more than 100 years but it is blossoming in this North Wales peninsula https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rare-moth-found-just-one-30096157

This is what inspectors found at zero food hygiene rated Welsh corner shop Anwar Murad was ‘out of his depth’ a court heard and was taken to court for 22 food hygiene offences https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-inspectors-found-zero-food-30096909

Speeding fines spike on faster roads after 20mph comes in but road chiefs explain why North Wales Live obtained speeding figures to compare this summer with 2023 https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/speeding-fines-spike-faster-roads-30099437

Low-carbon homes can save £1,341 in bills and should be compulsory, according to a study that shows major savings. The UK government has been urged to change regulations so new homes incorporate solar panels, heat pump, high-grade insulation and battery storage as part of building regulations. Building new Low-carbon homes Building new homes to low-carbon standards would save the occupants thousands of pounds, new research has shown, as experts urged the government to change the regulations on housing development. But there is a danger as developers can build more cheaply if they do not need to incorporate high-grade insulation and…

Boris Johnson has denied mocking the public for obeying lockdown rules “like a religion” in his new memoir, which saw him question why people “so avidly craved” restrictions.

HS2: High-speed rail line will end at London Euston, transport secretary Louise Haigh indicates The transport secretary has indicated that HS2 will run into central London, saying it “would never have made sense” for that not to happen, following months of speculation over the rail line. The government will make a final announcement around the time of the budget, Louise Haigh suggested. Asked if it would be affordable to get HS2 to terminate at Euston, she said: “We will be making an announcement on that soon. “But it certainly would never have made sense to leave it between Old Oak…

He continued: “I think the problem is not with the decision itself, it’s not even with the implementation of the decision, the problem is with the use we make of it right now and the championing of Brexit.

Ofwat: Which water companies have been fined and how can I claim? Water companies have been ordered to return nearly £160m to customers next year after missing several key targets. Industry regulator Ofwat announced the figure through its annual review of the companies. The multi-million sum will be returned to customers via a rebate on bills, meaning many will see them lowered next year. The exact amount customers can expect back will depend on their provider, with some fined more than others. One of the key targets missed was a substantial reduction in pollution incidents. Despite water companies committing to…

Madeleine McCann: Where are the missing girl’s family now as suspect Christian Brueckner cleared of rape charges? The case of Madeleine McCann, the British toddler who disappeared from a Portuguese holiday resort 16 years ago, unexpectedly lurched back into life in May 2023 when investigators launched a major search operation at a reservoir in the Algarve. The initiative was instigated by German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, who said officials were acting on “certain tips” from Christian Brueckner, an incarcerated sex offender who lived in the area between 2000 and 2017. Mr Wolters has said he is “very confident” the 47-year-old…

Grieving family of man murdered 35 years ago hope for forensic breakthrough as police reopen investigation The family of a man murdered in an unsolved shooting 35 years ago hope to finally get justice after detectives reopened the investigation following advances in forensic science. Richard Haywood, commonly known as Ricky, was shot multiple times in an attack at his home above Ambiance Jewellers in Shirley Road, Southampton, on 16 October 1989. No-one has ever been charged with the 36-year-old’s murder and Mr Haywood’s heartbroken mother went to her grave never knowing who killed her son. But now Hampshire Constabulary has…

Tories cut Starmer’s poll lead to one point ahead of crucial leadership vote – Live updates In a dramatic twist, the Conservatives have narrowed Labour’s lead to just one point, raising alarms for Sir Keir Starmer’s party months after its sweeping election victory. The latest More in Common poll revealed the party now sits at 29 per cent, down one percentage point, while the Tories have gained two points, reaching 28 per cent. This represents the smallest lead Labour has seen since the pollster began tracking voting intentions last year. Sir Keir’s government is grappling with significant backlash over plans…

Draconid Meteor Shower Offers Chance to See Hundreds of Shooting Stars per Hour in October Skies Good News Network – On the night of October 8th, the Earth will pass through a meteor shower radiating from the constellation Draco, an event that stargazers await with great anticipation. That’s because the Draconid Meteor Shower can often display a peak rate of shooting stars of just a few per hour, but, every few years, exceeds all others for activity. In 2011, the Draconids approached a rate of 600 per hour; more than the hyper-active Geminids and Perseids, and in 1933, topped out…

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Cloudy with outbreaks of rain across parts of Scotland and northern England. Elsewhere, a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Showers will be heavy at times with some thundery downpours and hail. Feeling warm in any sunny spells. Tonight: Clear spells and showers for many with thunderstorms across some southern parts of England. Staying cloudy in Scotland with outbreaks of rain. Mist patches possible in any clear spells. Source: Met Office