Energy bill cut delay creates costly 'winter gap'
A promised £150 energy bill saving won't arrive until April 2026, leaving households exposed to high winter prices. Experts warn of a 'winter gap' and suggest ways to protect yourself now.
A promised £150 energy bill saving won't arrive until April 2026, leaving households exposed to high winter prices. Experts warn of a 'winter gap' and suggest ways to protect yourself now.
A Metropolitan Police officer stands trial for grievous bodily harm after a suspect was left tetraplegic following a Taser incident during a chase in east London. Read the latest court updates.
A South London fish and chip shop owner is 'very angry' after a thief smashed his door to steal mainly 10p coins. The £120 theft will cost £2000 to repair. Read the full story.
As energy costs remain high this winter, Utility Warehouse offers a way to lock in rates and bundle services for savings. Discover how to take financial control.
A teacher's life is 'turned upside down' after burglars ransack her home and snatch her cherished Cockapoo, Simba. She offers a reward for his safe return. Police investigation continues.
Two men arrested after a high-value Pokémon card heist in Retford. Police recovered the stolen goods but a rare card worth over £1,000 was left behind. Read the full story.
Shoppers are raving about the Tarka II waterproof padded jacket, now just £64.99. With a faux-fur hood and 5000mm waterproof rating, it's ideal for the UK cold snap.
The promised £150 energy bill cut arrives too late for winter's peak prices. We explain why fixing your tariff now could offer faster relief and immediate savings.
A nurse was left 'living in fear' after her ex-partner's stalking campaign, which included graffiti and a break-in. Read the full story of the court case and sentencing.
Spanish police dismantle a roaming gang that used a motorhome to commit 25 thefts, stealing €200k from tourists in Valencia, Andalusia, and the Balearics. Four arrested in Benalmádena.
Anthony Burton has spent 18 years seeking compensation from Hackney Council after a burglary where CCTV he paid for was broken. He vows not to give up. Read the full story.
A gang drilled into a German savings bank vault over Christmas, stealing valuables worth tens of millions from safety deposit boxes. Get the latest on the major heist in Gelsenkirchen.
Ocado plans a global push for its AI warehouse tech as exclusivity deals end, despite a £259m US compensation payout from Kroger. Read the latest on its expansion.
A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy escaped a home intruder and called police, leading to an arrest. Read the full story of this real-life 'Home Alone' incident.
With one in 100 UK homes burgled yearly, security experts reveal nine vital steps to protect your property this festive season. Learn how to deter thieves and enjoy peace of mind.
Two men who used the Grindr dating app to burgle victims' homes have been jailed. The judge said they exploited the victims' perceived vulnerability. Read the full story.
A burglar's bungled break-in at a London office, caught on CCTV, has led to a 12-month jail sentence. Read the full story of the failed raid and police response.
Tim Sheader directs a charming revival of JB Priestley's 1934 comedy at the Donmar Warehouse, where three couples discover their marriages are invalid. A playfully subversive look at gender and class.
A London-based burglary gang has been sentenced to a total of over 57 years in prison for a series of break-ins across the South East. Read the full details of the police operation.
A London woman's home was burgled after leaving a key in the door. She shares crucial advice to avoid this common security mistake, especially during the festive season.
An activist on trial for burglary tells Cambridge Crown Court he broke into a breeding facility to save beagles from 'disgusting' conditions and painful testing. Read the full court testimony.
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Three London men have been jailed for over two years each after a burglary in Surrey led to a dramatic police chase involving a helicopter and dogs, ending with their arrest at Wentworth Golf Club. Read the full story.
A major fire at a West London business park destroyed a warehouse, causing over £23,600 in losses for local traders. 150 firefighters battled the blaze.
Three burglars are behind bars after a high-speed police chase on the M25, reaching 85mph in a 30 zone, following a Kent home invasion. Discover how justice was served.
A major incident declared after a large warehouse fire in Southall, containing fireworks, has been stood down. 150 firefighters battled the blaze. Read the latest updates.
A huge warehouse fire in Southall, potentially containing fireworks, required 150 firefighters. The major incident has been stood down after 10 hours. Stay safe and avoid the area.
150 firefighters battle major blaze at London warehouse containing fireworks and cylinders. Public warned to keep away as major incident declared in Southall.
A major incident was declared in Southall as 150 firefighters tackled a huge warehouse fire. Emergency services warned fireworks may have been inside the burning building.