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November 17, 2022

Millions face rise in energy bills as Hunt lifts price cap

Millions of UK households will pay more for their energy from next April under plans to cut the generosity of the government’s gas and electricity support scheme expected to be announced by Jeremy Hunt today.

4 mins

'We're afraid' Stray missile revives fear of the war next door

Yesterday afternoon, for the first and only time since he moved to Przewodów, a small Polish border village, Father Bogdan Wazny said mass to an empty church.

3 mins

Inquiry to be set up into Raab bullying allegations

Rishi Sunak will appoint an independent investigator to examine allegations of bullying against Dominic Raab, after the deputy prime minister requested an inquiry into two formal complaints against him.

3 mins

Anger vein bulging, deputy PM goes into legal overdrive

Every cloud and all that. What with the threat of world war three, Rishi Sunak probably had better ways to spend his last few minutes at the G20 in Bali than scribbling a brief note to Dominic “Psycho ” Raab agreeing that an investigation into his deputy’s behaviour was the right way to proceed.

2 mins

Just the Jobs: Apple founder's Birkenstocks sell for £185,000

Steve Jobs left an indelible footprint on the technology industry. Now a different kind of legacy, in the form of a “well-used” pair of Birkenstocks that retain the imprints of the Apple boss’s feet, have fetched a record-breaking price at auction.

1 min

Nasa's mighty rocket Artemis finally on course for the moon

Two hurricanes, two months and a number of technical fixes after previous attempts were thwarted, Nasa’s Artemis 1, the most powerful space rocket in history, is finally on course for the moon after lifting off from Florida early yesterday.

3 mins

Lula vows to reverse damaging Bolsonaro legacy on rainforest

President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told the world that “Brazil is back” at Cop27, vowing to begin undoing the environmental destruction seen under his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, and work towards zero deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.

2 mins

Major study shows melting glaciers release vast’ Massof bacteria

Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of bacteria are being released by melting glaciers, a study has shown.

1 min

Housing boss urged to go after mould kills toddler

The housing boss in charge of a mouldy home which killed two-year-old Awaab Ishak is facing growing pressure to quit, as the social housing watchdog launched an investigation into possible “systemic” failings and an MP accused his organisation of being a “modern-day slumlord”.

2 mins

Ukraine’s air defences probable source of missile strike, Polish president says

Ukraine’s air defence system was probably responsible for a blast that killed two people in south-eastern Poland, the Polish president has said, as Nato said Russia was ultimately to blame as Moscow had started the war and launched the attack that had triggered Kyiv’s defences.

2 mins

Macron French leader looks to China to mediate with Russia

France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, has said he intends to visit Beijing in the new year and believes his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, can play a mediating role that could prevent a resumption of large scale ground fighting in Ukraine next year.

2 mins

Tory MP Dotries to write 'political whodunnit’ on Johnson's fall

Nadine Dorries is writing a book about Boris Johnson’s “dramatic downfall”, her agent Piers Blofeld has said.

1 min

Another big splash: Hockney joins the immersive art trend

A David Hockney immersive experience is to open in London with the launch of a new, four-storey high space that aspires to be “visually astonishing, alive with sound and rich in new perspectives”.

2 mins

'We go cold' Soaring costs drive families to food bank

Emma , a mother of three, doesn’t know if she will be able to afford a Christmas dinner for her family this year. As it stands, she has £50 to last until the start of December, and can barely afford the basics.

2 mins

Actor Spacey is charged with seven more sexual offences

Kevin Spacey is to be charged with seven additional sexual offences against one man, prosecutors in the UK have announced.

1 min

Waitrose and Aldi mince pies take top spots in Which? blind taste test

Tucking into a mince pie is usually the first sign Christmas is on the way.

1 min

Tesco contemplates rationing eggs as bird flu hits supplies

Tesco is considering joining Lidl and Asda in rationing eggs, as bird flu causes shortages on supermarket shelves across the country.

2 mins

Scarborough and Whitby plan to double council tax on second homes

The Yorkshire seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough will be among the first in England to double council tax on second homes to tackle the “blight” of holiday lets.

1 min

Man who had denied murdering ex-girlfriend admits guilt during trial

A man accused of the murder of a mother-of-two admitted yesterday that he was guilty, having initially denied the killing, three days into his trial at Preston crown court.

2 mins

'There's no risk' Fifa promises fun and freedom, along with £12 beers, at football fan festival

In the tetchy heat of a Doha lunch hour, there was a welcome loosening of ties – and then, surprisingly, of tongues.

4 mins

Prime mover Viral TikTok videos put 'Wakey Wines' on the tourist drinks map

Darren Grieves has travelled 130 miles from Carlisle with his three children to spend £66 on four drinks from an off-licence in Wakefield.

2 mins

Stage version of Loach film I, Daniel Blake to update story for 2022

Ken Loach’s Palme d’Or winner I, Daniel Blake is to be adapted for a stage production written by the film’s star.

2 mins

Boy, 14, dies five days after being stabbed in Newcastle

A 14-year-old boy has died in hospital five days after he was stabbed in an altercation between two groups of people in Newcastle.

1 min

Cotswolds meteor hints at how water came to Earth

Water covers three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and was crucial for the emergence of life , but its origins have remained a subject of active debate among scientists.

2 mins

Theatre review - Genuinely edgy sex comedy misses mark

At first, The Sex Party looks like a retro BBC sitcom about swingers, although that term is banned at this shindig. Four couples collect for sex and nibbles at a cool north London postcode. There is gleeful talk about getting it on and a fair share of parading around in lingerie and thigh boots.

2 mins

Dix points for data analysis: traditional dress could be route to Eurovision success

For most of its 150 million-plus viewers, the Eurovision Song Contest is an unmissable annual extravaganza of glitter and a reminder of the impenetrability of other nations’ tastes.

1 min

'It begins again' Violence besets DRC wildlife reserve

As Katenga entered the plant’s perimeter with his team, bullets flew above their heads . Katenga, the deputy south sector warden of the park, talked to the guards who had stayed behind to secure the site.

3 mins

Jaguar Land Rover's chief executive quits after two years

Thierry Bolloré has resigned as chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) after two years in the job, citing “personal reasons”, in a surprise move that prompted questions over the strategy of the UK’s largest automotive employer.

1 min

Ties that bind How royalty, energy and weapons draw Britain ever closer to Qatar

As the Qatari-owned thoroughbred Lady Princess romped to victory at the Qatar Goodwood Festival , four leading MPs were enjoying the Gulf emirate’s hospitality.

4 mins

"Trying to raise hope' How one rugby coach managed to find some light amid depression

We hear the term ‘functioning alcoholic’,” Paul Pook says, “well, sometimes I think of myself as a functioning suicidalist.”

4 mins

‘What I like about the Black Ferns is they're so passionate’

Graham Henry steps away from coaching with praise for the women’s game and a warning about rolling mauls

4 mins

Farrell shuns limelight as he prepares to bring up his century

For all Owen Farrell’s qualities, taking compliments is not one of them. He readily admits as much and as he prepares to win his 100th England cap against New Zealand this weekend, Farrell is that little bit more eager for Saturday to come than usual.

2 mins

Djokovic can play Australian Open after visa is confirmed

The nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be able to play in January’s tournament after he confirmed yesterday that he had been granted a visa to travel.

1 min

I interviewed Beth Mead and this is what happened - and what matters

Last Friday, after England’s consistently impressive women’s football team beat Japan 4-0, Ian Wright and Eni Aluko cut to the heart of a different story about a lack of diversity in the game.

4 mins

United rocked by Ronaldo bombshell, Varane admits

Raphaël Varane has admitted Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview – in which he criticised Manchester United’s owners and the manager, Erik ten Hag – has sent shockwaves through the squad.

1 min

Organisers dismiss 'fake fan’ claims as 'disappointing’

The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee has rejected accusations there are fake paid football fans at the World Cup, after videos of Indian expats cheering on the England team in Doha went viral on social media.

1 min

Danish TV crew receive apology after altercation

World Cup organisers have apologised to a Danish television station whose live broadcast from a street in Doha was interrupted by Qatari officials who threatened to break their camera equipment.

1 min

Toney charged by FA over 232 alleged betting breaches

Ivan Toney could be banned from playing for months after he was charged by the Football Association with 232 alleged breaches of its gambling laws.

1 min

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