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Fears energy bill rise mean people surviving rather than living
Posted onThe increase for those on variable deals comes as the higher wholesale costs, faced by suppliers, feeds through to bills. The conflict in Iran scuppered Bank of England UK inflation targets of 2% over the next five years. Regulator Ofgem said the war means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will…
Assaults on rail network more than triple in 10 years
Posted onThe number of reported passenger assaults on the rail network has more than tripled in the past 10 years, according to official figures. Between April 2024 and March 2025 found there were 10,231 reported assaults, up 7% on the year before, the Office of Rail and Road’s annual report into health and safety found. Ten…
Pensioners in Gloucestershire fear rising food costs
Posted onDaisy BodkinGloucestershire BBC Ms George says she shops around to find bargains Valerie George, 78, says she can no longer afford the food she used to buy due to the rising prices. Ms George who lives in Abbeydale, Gloucester says she does not buy as much meat any more because she “just can’t afford it”…
Cambridge shelter resident says Budget must focus on housing
Posted onA man experiencing homelessness said he hoped the government would focus on increasing accessibility to housing in its upcoming Budget. Josh, 26, who is currently a resident at the night shelter Jimmy’s in Cambridge, said the availability of council housing and “move-on housing” – shared accommodation where people can receive support – was important. Chancellor…
Tesla plans to pay Musk $1tn – do they really need him that much?
Posted onLucy HookerBusiness reporter Getty Images A great leader is a huge asset for company, of course, but can anyone be worth $1 trillion? That is the pay packet Tesla shareholders have approved for Elon Musk, as long as he meets the targets they have set over the next 10 years. In the meantime he won’t…
Universal theme park sparks ‘fear of losing homes’ in Bedford
Posted onHelen Mulroy BBC News, Bedfordshire Reporting fromKempston Hardwick BBC A charity said it was concerned about the impact thousands of new workers would have on a town’s property market A charity warned building Europe’s first Universal theme park would put people at risk of losing their homes. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer confirmed in April…
