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Heat pumps grant rises to £7.5k as UK Government warned it won’t meet 2050 net zero target

UK government increases heat pumps grant in effort to achieve net zero

Almost 1,500 veterans across Ashfield are registered as disabled. Photo: Getty Images

Almost 1,500 disabled veterans living in Ashfield

Amazon will use AI to find fake reviews on the shopping site

Amazon to crack down on fake reviews with AI

Huge changes are coming to WhatsApp messenger app

WhatsApp now allows users to hide intimate chats - how it works

Rishi Sunak has declared his wife’s shares in a childcare agency set to benefit from budget amid investigation

Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares in firm amid investigation

Suella Braverman listens on as prime minister Rishi Sunak announces the Illegal Migration Bill

Deportation flights to Rwanda could be started “by the summer”

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Michael Caine in Zulu

Michael Caine defends ‘Zulu’ following right wing incitement claim

dangerous domestic abusers will be recorded on the violent and sex offender register under new government proposals (Photo: Adobe)

Domestic abusers could be added to violent and sex offender list

Energy bills are on the rise still across the country

Energy boss gives warning that higher bills are here to stay

Foreign Office issues Peru travel warning amid political protests

The UK Foreign Office has issued further warnings for Peru visitors due to the ongoing political protests in the country.

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

Deadline set for scrapping 100ml liquid limit and other airport security rules.

When 100ml liquid limit & more airport security rules will be scrapped

Millions of low-income households in the UK are set to receive an extra cash boost of up to £300 on top of the £650 cost of living package in November.

Millions set to receive £300 boost on top of cost of living payment

Gary Lineker at the FA Cup semi-final in April 2022

Gary Lineker slams James Cleverly comments on LGBT fans in Qatar

Nottingham City Council wants the public's opinions on a proposed new waste and recycling strategy. Photo: Getty Images

Have your say on new waste and recycling strategy for Nottingham

How long a fridge freezer will last during blackout power cuts

National Grid Chief John Pettigrew has spoken out about the potential blackouts amid the energy crisis.

Will the UK see energy blackouts this winter?

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps

Asian hornet alert as insects spotted in UK

JD Wetherspoon pubs have announced opening times for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral Photo: Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images.

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Wetherspoons announce opening hours

McDonald’s across the UK will be shut on 19 September

McDonald’s UK restaurants to close for Queen’s Elizabeth II’s funeral

Figures from the Department for Education show at least 128 Ukrainian pupils have been offered school places in Nottinghamshire as of May 27

Schools in Nottinghamshire take in more than 100 Ukrainian refugee pupils

Western Power Distribution has vowed to send none of its waste to landfill by 2028. Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

Hucknall and Bulwell power supplier promises 'no waste to landfill by 2028’

Scott Knowles says the Government must act now to stop the UK falling into recession

Business chiefs warn Government against 'sleepwalking' into a major recession

Are onshore wind turbines the future? (photo: adobe)

Going Green - Alternative energy sources needed as gas prices increase

Get recycling (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Importance of going green and how best you can start now!

Installing an eco-friendly heat pump (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Eco-friendly heat pumps to combat rising fuel prices

Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Pensioners could get £770 boost in 2023 as triple lock policy returns

Getting the Covid jab (photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

What a year! Just take a look back

Many firms look set to be hit further over the coming days after Boris Johnson hinted further restrictions could be introduced after Christmas (image: Getty Images)

New £6,000 Covid grants: All the businesses that qualify and how to claim suppor...

Boris Johnson's former press secretary Allegra Stratton is shown joking about the alleged party in leaked Downing Street footage (image: Getty Images)

Downing Street officials caught joking about Christmas party in leaked footage

12 to 15-year-olds will start receiving their second doses of Covid vaccine in December (image: Getty Images)

Covid pass for young teens set to roll out in bid to make international travel e...

Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what you need to know about today's Universal Credit changes

Rishi Sunak to end public sector pay freeze in Autumn Budget: what that means fo...

Holiday bookings are expected to soar after the Government announced a relaxation of international travel rules (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Holiday bookings set to soar after government announces relaxation of internatio...

Countries on the amber watchlist will be at risk of moving from amber status to red (Photo: Getty Images)

Rules for amber watchlist as government faces backlash over proposed new travel ...

The airport said that it is imperative that there be no delay in implementing the changes (Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Heathrow set to provide fast track lanes for fully vaccinated passengers

Five day office week will become the norm again after Covid, experts predict

Travel traffic light lists set to be updated today - here's what to expect

Insurers are worried about the language being used around driver assistance systems

Safety experts and insurers warn against claims of self-driving cars on UK roads

What we know about the Indian Covid variant amid mounting travel ban calls

All the Covid rules you'll have to follow as shops reopen in England

Here's what to do if you feel unwell before your Covid vaccine

Former police chief says ‘people need to be really worried’ about proposed change to law that ‘could threaten free speech’ (Photo: Shutterstock)

Former police chief says ‘people need to be really worried’ about proposed chang...

Grants for used EVs needed to tackle “green gap” in vehicle uptake

The UK and Ireland are mulling over a 2030 World Cup bid (Getty Images)

The UK and Ireland are considering a World Cup 2030 bid - here's what you need t...

This is when the stamp duty holiday is due to end - but could it be extended?

Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown this afternoon (23 February) (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal her plan to exit lockdown live from Holyrood

Grassroots football will resume from March 29.

FA extend grassroots football season to allow competitions to be completed

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to a SAGE member (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to ...

UK calls for ‘vaccine ceasefires’ to allow people in conflict zones to receive Covid jabs (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK calls for ‘vaccine ceasefires’ to allow people in conflict zones to receive C...

Clinically vulnerable people are now being offered the vaccine - this is who the...

This is when ‘at-risk’ priority group 6 could get the Covid vaccine

This is when people with asthma could get the vaccine - and what counts as sever...