Near to 1.5 million consumers are affected by the collapse of energy firms due to soaring gas prices. On Wednesday, Avro Energy and Green Supplier Limited became the latest companies to stop trading. Their total of 830,000 combined customers will switch to a new, possibly… Read More »Energy firms collapse hits 1.5 million customers
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says the government is ready to step in to tackle the crisis on gas prices and shortage of carbon dioxide. The move comes as smaller providers are forced out of business by the increase in wholesale gas costs. Mr Kwarteng says… Read More »Gas prices crisis: Government poised to step in
Justin Trudeau narrowly won the Canada election even though his Liberal Party failed to secure a majority. However, many critics brand the poll a waste of time. This is Mr Trudeau’s third victory at a federal election, which he called to take place early. But… Read More »Canada election sees win for Trudeau as Liberals fail to secure majority
The US is relaxing its Covid travel restrictions, reopening to travellers from the UK, EU, and other nations from November. Passengers can fly into the country as long as they are fully vaccinated, take tests and undergo contact tracing. Since early last year, the United… Read More »US travel back on as fully vaccinated travellers allowed
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is a tough task to get other countries to secure their pledge before the key COP26 climate change conference in November. He thinks there is a “six out of 10” chance that they will sign up to financial… Read More »Climate pledge hard to secure before COP26 summit, says PM
Two new Tube stations open with the Northern Line extension, the first major expansion of the London Underground this century. Following a £1.1bn project, the first train on the Northern line’s new route left Battersea Power Station at 05:28 BST. It then called at another… Read More »Northern Line extension sees two new London Underground Tube stations
Apple TV comedy Ted Lasso and Netflix royal drama The Crown won big at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, as they sweep the major categories. Most of the nominees attended the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in person in Los Angeles on Sunday. However, a lot… Read More »Emmy Awards 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso win big
The transport secretary will announce “measures to simplify international travel”, with an expected overhaul of the traffic light system. Grant Shapps says the upcoming changes will “reduce costs, take advantage of higher levels of vaccination, and keep us all safe”. Ministers are currently discussing possible… Read More »Travel Traffic Light System: Overhaul of rules imminent
Under new rules starting on 11 October, people in Wales will need a Covid Pass proving they are fully vaccinated or test negative, in order to attend clubs and large events. Customers can use an NHS Covid Pass to show their vaccination status or negative… Read More »Covid pass to be introduced in Wales from next month
The Co-op announces a partnership with Amazon Prime, that enables customers in the UK to complete a full online groceries shop with same-day delivery. The supermarket chain is trying to push their online sales up to £200m from £70m. To help do this they are… Read More »Amazon Prime groceries to start selling Co-Op goods