PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Starmer to unveil emergency support for households worst hit by energy price rises
Emergency help for poorer households hit by energy bills driven up by the Iran war is to be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer.
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Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.
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Injury, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes
One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.
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Injuries, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes
One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.
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Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.
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Mother charged with murder after her newborn baby died in fall from residential building
A mother has been charged with murder after the death of her baby daughter in London on Saturday morning.
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Ed Miliband says Labour will 'fight people's corner' on energy costs - but he doesn't say how
The energy secretary has told Sky News that the government will "fight people's corner" as the war in Iran threatens a fresh energy price crisis.
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Two people die in meningitis outbreak in Kent
Two people have died during an outbreak of meningitis in the Canterbury area of Kent.
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Two die in university meningitis outbreak
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.
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Two students die in university meningitis outbreak
Around 11 University of Kent students are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.
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Bob Vylan rapper repeats 'death to the IDF' chant at Al Quds Day demonstration
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into chants of "death, death to the IDF" led by rapper Bobby Vylan at a demonstration in London.
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Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.
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How UK might try to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.
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Twelve arrested at Al Quds Day protest in London
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.
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The drones the UK is considering deploying to the Middle East
The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.
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Flowers left where newborn baby girl fell to her death
Flowers have been left outside the building a baby fell from in central London.
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'Distinctively' tattooed man found dead in wheelie bin
Police have released identifying details of a man who was found dead in a wheelie bin on Friday.
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Floral tributes left after death of baby girl
A baby girl dies from a height and a woman is arrested on suspicion of murder.
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UK looking at 'all options' to secure key oil route through Strait of Hormuz
The Energy Secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region
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