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Cost of living to 'devastate' the poorest families

A charity is demanding emergency payments to help families stay afloat as energy bill rises, it says, threaten to send more into deep poverty.

Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Heavy cables and poor lighting are among the problems people can encounter with EV charging points, claim disability charities and the AA.

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society, says a charity, which is using 'Blue Monday' to encourage people to check on others this month.

Further changes to self-isolation rules from today

Further changes to self-isolation rules from today

For the second time in a month the self-isolation rules in England are changing.

Changes to Covid rules announced today

Changes to Covid rules announced today

The self-isolation period in England is being reduced and travel to France is resuming - here's all you need to know about the new Covid rule changes.

Supermarkets recall food over salmonella fears

Supermarkets recall food over salmonella fears

Aldi, Asda and Morrisons are among supermarkets recalling a number of items over fears they may contain salmonella - read the full list.

Met Office warns of freezing fog

Met Office warns of freezing fog

Freezing fog could make driving conditions difficult in the next few days and across the weekend with sub-zero temperatures also on the way.

Sixty years of The Rolling Stones depicted in 12 new stamps

Sixty years of The Rolling Stones depicted in 12 new stamps

The Rolling Stones are to become only the fourth band in history to have their own stamps, being released to mark the group's 60th anniversary.

Major changes to Covid testing from today

Major changes to Covid testing from today

There are big changes to testing rules for asymptomatic Covid patients from today - here's all you need to know.

Do you have a recipe fit for The Queen?

Do you have a recipe fit for The Queen?

The search is on for a Platinum Pudding that can be served at this year's Jubilee celebrations, with Dame Mary Berry among the competition judges.

100,000 workers to begin daily covid tests

100,000 workers to begin daily covid tests

Critical workers needed to keep key public services running will be asked to take daily Covid tests to limit Omicron outbreaks in workplaces.

HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time

HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time

Self Assessment taxpayers are being given more time to file their return, with HMRC waiving deadlines and late payment charges because of Covid19.

Canadian Arctic blast prompts weekend weather warning

Canadian Arctic blast prompts weekend weather warning

The East Midlands is among six parts of the country braced for freezing weather this weekend being drawn from the Canadian Arctic.

Change in Covid travel rules to make holidays 'easier and cheaper'

Change in Covid travel rules to make holidays 'easier and cheaper'

Covid rules for people travelling back to England are changing – a move the government says will make taking holidays more straightforward this year.

Are you eligible for a £500 Covid isolation payment?

06 January 2022

Are you eligible for a £500 Covid isolation payment?

06 January 2022

Parents off work and looking after a child with Covid are among the workers self-isolating who could be entitled to £500 in government help.

Cold weather warning issued

Cold weather warning issued

A cold weather alert has been issued warning of below freezing temperatures, ice and severe frosts for the coming days.

What are the self-isolation rules after a positive lateral flow test?

What are the self-isolation rules after a positive lateral flow test?