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Millions of UK households will face higher energy bills this winter as Ofgem raises the price cap by 4%, with potential further increases in January due to volatile gas prices.

Recent fatal crashes on the A66 and M9 motorways have sparked concerns over social media trends promoting dangerous driving. Authorities urge platforms to remove content glorifying such behaviour.

Ireland is debating nuclear power as data centres drive up electricity demand, with projections showing they could consume 31% of the country's electricity by 2032. Renewable energy remains a priority.

British PM Andy Burnham may meet US President Trump in New York, discussing Ukraine, North Sea oil, and international security. The meeting coincides with the UN General Assembly.

The DWP is asking Pension Credit claimants for bank statements in a £370M review, with up to 100,000 pensioners facing payment cuts.

One in five Muslim prisoners in England and Wales is white, prompting MPs to call for an investigation into alleged forced conversions

Bill Gates warns AI could permanently eliminate jobs and disrupt human relationships, urging governments to prepare for the upheaval

Robert Jenrick accuses Kemi Badenoch of lying about her meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, intensifying tensions between the Conservative Party and Reform UK.

The ONS reported over 40,000 heat-related deaths in the UK from 1988 to 2025, highlighting climate change's impact. Experts warn of worsening conditions.

From October 1, Ofgem's energy cap rises 4%, pushing typical UK bills to £1,723 annually. This affects 22 million households, with insights from Cornwall Insight on the highest bills in three years.

UK government plans updated 'war book' guidance urging households to keep basic supplies at home amid growing concerns over cyber attacks and extreme weather.

UK police debunk viral AI-generated videos depicting a 'Cat in the Hat' serial killer, reassuring the public that the character is fictional and not a real threat.

The UK government is launching a campaign urging households to stock essential supplies to enhance resilience against extreme weather, cyberattacks, and hostile state activities, reflecting a shift in national security strategy.

British PM Andy Burnham plans to meet US President Trump to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for more Patriot missiles, as Kyiv faces increased threats to its infrastructure this winter.

England and Wales face thunderstorms and heavy rain after a dry spell, with the Met Office warning of potential flooding, travel disruption, and power cuts across large areas.

Britain is revising its 'War Book' for the first time since 2004, advising households on emergency supplies to prepare for cyberattacks, infrastructure failures, and other emergencies linked to hostile states.

A three-year-old boy attacked by a crocodile at a Cambridgeshire wildlife park has returned home after seven surgeries. His family focuses on his recovery while police continue their investigation.