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  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals in 2020. ​Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals in 2020. 

  Roger Gale suggests ministers want UK to be unattractive destination for refugees – leading to Kent site becoming ‘overwhelmed’ Roger Gale suggests ministers want UK to be unattractive destination for refugees – leading to Kent site becoming ‘overwhelmed’ 

Many households who use non-smart prepayment meters are failing to redeem vouchers, says PayPoint Government energy bill support worth as much as £400 over the winter is not reaching many households who use prepayment meters, according to data from a payments company. Households with prepayment energy meters are entitled to vouchers giving them monthly discounts, but only half of the expected number have been used so far, according to PayPoint, which handles top-up payments in shops across the UK. Continue reading… ​Many households who use non-smart prepayment meters are failing to redeem vouchers, says PayPointGovernment energy bill support worth as…

Elon Musk denies reports he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts Billionaire Elon Musk – who recently bought Twitter – has denied a report that he plans to lay off Twitter workers before the start of next month to avoid having to make payouts. Replying to a Twitter user asking about the report, he said: “This is false.” Mr Musk – the world’s richest man, completed his $44bn Twitter takeover after months of back and forth. Following the buyout, top Twitter bosses were fired.The New York Times reported that Elon Musk had ordered major job cuts across Twitter’s workforce. …

  Hydrogen could one-day replace natural gas as the world scrambles to slash greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change. ​Hydrogen could one-day replace natural gas as the world scrambles to slash greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change. 

Retailer says proceeds will be reinvested in grocery stores, keeping down prices and reducing debt The Co-operative Group has completed the sale of its petrol forecourt business to its supermarket rival Asda for £600m, saying the money will be reinvested in its grocery stores, keeping prices down and reducing debt. The group, known for its supermarket chains and businesses including a funeral service, had agreed to sell its 129 petrol stations to Asda in August 2022. Continue reading… ​Retailer says proceeds will be reinvested in grocery stores, keeping down prices and reducing debtThe Co-operative Group has completed the sale of…

  Prince Harry’s memoir Spare is due to be published on January 10, while royal commentators have claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could lose their titles as a result of its content. ​Prince Harry’s memoir Spare is due to be published on January 10, while royal commentators have claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could lose their titles as a result of its content. 

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  Police have appealed to the public for help finding Michael McGirr Police have appealed to the public for help finding Michael McGirr 

India bridge collapse – death toll rises to 141 There is heartbreak and shock in India following the collapse of a bridge in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday. The death toll has risen to at least 141 people and dozens are injured. Hundreds of people were on the pedestrian suspension bridge – a major tourist attraction in the Morbi district – when it collapsed into the Machchu river.  Officials confirm the victims include several children and elderly people.  The bridge had only reopened days earlier, following a closure for repairs. Officials have said that the bridge may…