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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble

I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.

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Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

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Monday, September 28, 2026

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

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UK diesel price hits all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

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Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise

The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

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Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years

The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

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Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble

I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that. from BBC Ne...