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A train entering Central Station in Glasgow, Scotland in June 2022 (Pic: Getty Images)

Derby expected to be named Great British Railways new headquarters

British Gas has suspended “all warrant activity” after an investigation by The Times alleged that debt collectors forced their way into people’s homes to install prepayment meters. (Credit: Getty Images)

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend forced prepaid meter fittings

A smart meter indicating that it is on a ‘Prepayment tariff’ (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Shapps tells energy providers to stop switching to prepayment meters

Boris Johnson was edited out of a photo tweeted by Grant Shapps (images: Getty Images)

Grant Shapps photoshop gaffe explained: did he edit Boris Johnson out?

Earlier this year, National Grid warned households of the possibility of three-hour blackouts if energy supply cannot meet demand. Credit: Getty Images

Minister says there will be ‘no blackouts’ across the UK this winter

Are cost of living support payments being offered in 2023? (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Explainer Public urged to plug gaps in doors and windows to cut energy costs

Trade unions could be moving towards a deal in the rail dispute

Protests have erupted across China against the ruling Communist Party in anger over the country’s zero-Covid policy (Photo: Getty Images)

BBC journalist ‘beaten by police’ as Covid protests break out in China

The business secretary has said an extra £1bn will be spent to insulate the UK’s least energy-efficient homes

Thousands of UK homes to save £310 a year under new insulation scheme

Funding for loft insulation grants could be coming as soon as April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Government to launch Eco+ insulation grants scheme from spring 2023

Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps said the Bulb deal would provide “reassurance” to consumers (images: Getty Images/PA)

Octopus Energy buys Bulb Energy - here’s what it means for you

Fourth cabinet since July means unprecedented ministerial churn

Passengers make their way through Glasgow Central station as a nationwide strike called by the RMT Union was held today on 27 July, 2022 (Pic: Getty Images)

Train Strike 2022: is compensation available and how to claim a refund

Mick Lynch says RMT union still open to talks which could end dispute

Bosses at striking train companies earn more than the Prime Minister

The airport is limiting the number of arrivals and departures into October (Photo: Getty Images)

Heathrow flight cap to extend into October in fresh travel chaos

Larry, the Downing Street cat, as ministers attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in 2019 (Photo: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Prime Minister odds: who will replace Boris Johnson and be the next PM

Heathrow has imposed a cap on the number of passengers departing from the airport until September (Photo: Getty Images)

Heathrow imposes cap on passenger numbers until September

Heathrow Airport has warned it will ask airlines to cancel more flights this summer if airport chaos continues (Photo: Getty Images)

Heathrow warns more flight cancellations possible this summer

Michael Gove attends the weekly Cabinet meeting at Downing Street on 5 July (Photo: Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Images)

Why was Michael Gove sacked? Boris Johnson’s reasons for firing

Around 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail and 13 train operators will walk out over three days this week (NationalWorld / Mark Hall)

Live Live: train lines and tubes impacted as workers stage second strike

(Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why rail workers are walking out and how much they’re paid

Demonstrators hold placards during the British Trades Union Congress (TUC) ‘We Demand Better’ rally (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

We Demand Better: TUC cost of living and fuel price march explained

Travellers and commuters face chaos on the railways and London Underground due to widespread industrial action (Photo: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Agency workers could cover for striking staff under legal changes

The Prime Minister is facing fresh accusations he lied to Parliament (Photo: Getty Images)

PM ‘didn’t think he was at party’ after photos show him raising glass

Both the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps have called for Peter Hebblethwaite to resign (Images: PA/Getty Images)

P&O Ferries: what happened to staff and what company has said

UK visitors are allowed to travel to Portugal for any purpose (Photo: Getty Images)

Portugal entry requirements and Covid jab rules for UK tourists

Some countries have set an expiry date for the validity of vaccine certificates (Photo: Getty Images)

Rules on booster jabs for travel - and the countries that ask for one

Passengers would be entitled to compensation in the event of a delayed domestic flight (Photo: Getty Images)

Flight compensation overhaul to payout more passengers for delays

Covid-19 testing for travellers arriving in England who are fully vaccinated will be axed (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid tests scrapped for fully vaccinated arrivals in England

A booster vaccine is expected to become a requirement for travelling abroad (Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)

All the Covid rules set to change in the next travel update

The Transport Secretary is expected to scrap the arrival tests later this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid arrival tests ‘to be axed’ for fully vaccinated returning to UK

New smart motorways roll-out halted amid safety concerns