HUNDREDS of thousands of people will have their energy bill debt wiped thanks to a new relief scheme launched by the industry watchdog. Ofgem will wipe around £500million of energy debt built up by struggling households under its Debt Relief Scheme, which will be launched from early 2026. The programme will help some 195,000 households,…
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You could own a stake in a giant 186kg solid GOLD cube after movie tycoon goes bankrupt – but the value is eye-watering
A TYCOON who invested in a giant block of solid gold has gone bankrupt – and punters now have the chance to own a slice of the $23million cube. The Castello Cube, a modern art piece made entirely from 24-carat gold, is up for grabs after real estate mogul Klemens Hallmann went broke. The Austrian…
Read More‘Bodies strewn across streets’ after huge police operation in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas as 2,500 cops storm gang’s HQ
AT least 64 people were killed and 81 arrested as 2,500 heavily armed police and soldiers stormed Rio de Janeiro’s favelas in the city’s largest-ever anti-gang operation. Gun battles raged for hours on Tuesday across the Alemão and Penha complexes, the strongholds of the powerful Red Command (Comando Vermelho) gang. The conflict has left “bodies…
Read MoreBrit fighting in Ukraine died from ‘single gunshot to the roof of his mouth’ after leg injuries from explosive
A BRITISH soldier who died from a gunshot wound to the roof of the mouth after leg injuries from explosives, an inquest has heard. Former Royal Marine Commando, Oliver Bovey, 27, was fighting in Donetsk, Ukraine against Russian Forces when he suffered leg injuries from an explosion. The inquest heard how the tourniquet applied would…
Read MoreVeteran, 91, killed by e-bike crashing into him on pavement while putting bins out as cyclist pleads guilty
A VETERAN was tragically killed after an e-bike rider smashed into him whilst he was putting out his bins. The family of the 91-year-old were “relieved” that the cyclist admitted to killing their great-grandfather after he struck him down when riding on the pavement. Retired Royal Engineer, James Blackwood was hit by Clifford Cage, 50,…
Read MoreOur man Jack Keene reports from Del Mar as Aidan O’Brien and Charlie Appleby prepare for Breeders’ Cup
THE good thing about jet lag is you’re wide awake well before the 5am alarm goes off. I’m normally a grumpy git when having to start the day at this sort of ungodly hour, but even misery guts here was feeling chipper as I arrived at Del Mar for trackwork ahead of the Breeders’ Cup….
Read MoreStarmer hopeful of striking Rwanda-style deals soon – as he lines up military barracks to house migrants
SIR Keir Starmer says he is hopeful of striking Rwanda-style deals with countries soon — as he lines up military barracks to house migrants. The PM said he has instructed Government departments to go “further and faster” to get asylum seekers out of hotels and deport those with no right to stay. Asked if a…
Read MoreWorld-first breath test can detect ‘deadliest cancer’ before symptoms appear and could save thousands of lives in UK
A 30-SECOND breath test to detect pancreatic cancer could be rolled out to GPs within five years. The “highly-promising” tool could save thousands of lives and is being trialled on the NHS with 6,000 patients taking part. The test has been developed by scientists at Imperial College London, who say it can detect pancreatic cancer…
Read MoreGeordie Shore stars donate thousands to Holly Hagan’s late sister’s memorial so family can take time off work to grieve
HOLLY Hagan’s Geordie Shore pals have donated thousands to her late sister Darci’s memorial so her family can take time off work to grieve. Heartbroken Holly, 33, revealed last week that Darci had passed away aged 19. Now her famous friends have rallied around the family during the incredibly difficult time, The Sun can reveal. …
Read More‘Aggressive’ herpes-infected monkey on the loose after truck flips on highway hauling primates carrying hep C & Covid
A HERPES-ridden monkey is on the run – after a truck carrying “aggressive” primates infected with hepatitis C and Covid-19 flipped over. Authorities are hunting the loose Rehsus monkey which poses “potential health threats” after it escaped during a highway crash in Mississippi. Dramatic footage shows the monkey at large emerging from the wreckage as…
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