European gas prices tumble amid warm January weather
The likelihood of power cuts in Britain this winter has diminished “significantly” after a sharp fall in the wholesale price of gas. A spell of mild weather in the UK and Europe sent prices tumbling in a respite from the highs that led to soaring energy bills. Read the full story
Ministers bolster UK nuclear fuel capacity to squeeze out Russian influence
Nuclear fuel production in the UK is set to be bolstered by up to £75 million in UK government funding in a bid to support the development of alternatives to Russian fuel supply and strengthen UK energy security. Read the full story
Train strikes: People returning to work face more strikes
People returning to work after the Christmas break have been urged to avoid travelling by rail this week because of strikes running to Saturday. Read the full story
Millions of low-income households to get new Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support unveiled in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, building on payments made to over eight million people in 2022. Read the full story
Back to school advice issued amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever
As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, UKHSA is reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels. Read the full story
£32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts
Local councils will benefit from skills training and a boost to green jobs thanks to a £32.9 million scheme launched on 2 January 2023, which will enable them to develop thousands of well-thought-through local walking and cycling schemes, co-created by the communities that will use them. Read the full story
Festive shoppers at rising risk of loan fee scams as fraudsters pile on the pressure at Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, the FCA launches its latest ScamSmart campaign aimed at giving consumers the knowledge and tools to avoid loan fee fraud. Read the full story
Call for wealth tax as UK billionaire numbers up by 20% since pandemic
The number of UK billionaires has increased by a fifth since the onset of the Covid pandemic, according to a report calling for a progressive wealth tax to tackle rising inequality amid the cost of living crisis. Read the full story
Have an environmentally friendly Christmas
City of Westminster council has supplied top tips on how to have a greener Christmas. Learn more
Policing to receive up to £287 million funding boost next year
The police sector will receive a nominal funding boost of up to £287 million next year to help victims feel safe and deliver more visible policing. The rise will take total funding for policing up to £17.2 billion and mean police and crime commissioners across the 43 police forces in England and Wales will receive […]
