The Independent – ‘The chaos of UK’s Kabul evacuation’
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The Independent – ‘The chaos of UK’s Kabul evacuation’
The Independent leads with a story about failures in Whitehall crippling the government’s Afghan evacuation operation, citing whistleblower and former Foreign Office official, Raphael Marshall.
Today's Headlines
DWP news: October 2024 benefit and pensions payment dates and other money changes
DWP news: October 2024 benefit and pensions payment dates and other money changes Across the UK, millions continue to struggle as the rampant inflation of the past few years has left essentials costing more than ever before. Household bills, groceries, mortgages and rents have all hit record highs, as the country navigates the ongoing cost of living crisis. Inflation reached the Bank of England’s 2 percent target in June for the first time in three
New figures show UK economic growth weaker than first thought
New figures show UK economic growth weaker than first thought Growth across the UK economy was weaker than previously thought over the spring, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5% between April and June, revised down from an initial estimate of 0.6%. Growth was driven by an increase in the services sector, while the manufacturing and construction industries industry dragged on the headline figure,
Energy bill Ofgem rise will force rationing in half of UK households, survey shows
Energy bill Ofgem rise will force rationing in half of UK households, survey shows Nearly half of all Britons say they plan to ration their energy use this winter as bills are set to rise 10 per cent from 1 October. The findings from a new survey show the scale of difficulty many households will face in the coming months as the average bill goes up £149. Charities are now calling on the government to
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as households told to act on bills
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as households told to act on bills Millions of households have been warned over paying more for their energy bills than they need to. People have been warned they risk overpaying for their energy if they do not send meter readings to their supplier before a 10% price rise takes effect on October 1. The average household energy bill is to increase by £149 a year from Tuesday as Ofgem
Robert Jenrick says Star of David should be displayed at every point of entry to the UK
Robert Jenrick says Star of David should be displayed at every point of entry to the UK Robert Jenrick has said the Star of David should be displayed at every point of entry to the UK to show “we stand with Israel”. The Tory leadership frontrunner told a Conservative Friends of Israel event he wanted Britain to be “the most welcoming country in the world for Israelis and the Jewish community”. He said that, while
Ofgem energy price cap rises tomorrow – but experts say costs can be cut before October
Ofgem energy price cap rises tomorrow – but experts say costs can be cut before October Energy bills are set to rise from tomorrow as Ofgem’s energy price cap increases and the winter months arrive. From October until the end of January, the cap will increase by 10 per cent to £1,717. The rise comes after two consecutive price drops since April, and at a bad time of the year for UK households as temperatures