Purgatory News
Budgets charity boost
Charities and community groups struggling to deal with increased demands from societys most vulnerable people are to get a share of a £100 million support package announced in the Budget..
BBC apologies over missing York womans licence fee fines
The BBC has apologised directly to the mother of missing university cook Claudia Lawrence over letters about licence fee payments being sent to her daughters property..
Unions accuse Chancellor of declaring war on workers with Budget of cuts
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Hunt delivers his Budget claiming a recession will be avoided
Jeremy Hunt says the UK will avoid entering a recession as the Chancellor hailed an economy proving the doubters wrong, although growth remains sluggish..
Household energy bill cap frozen for further three months Hunt announces
A major expansion of free childcare and an extension in support for household energy costs will help ease the cost of living as Jeremy Hunt sets out a Budget for growth..
More than 300 experts sign letter against Governments unworkable migrant Bill
More than 300 academic experts in migration have signed a joint letter to the Government to object to the UKs Illegal Immigration Bill, arguing the policy is not evidence based, workable, or legal under human rights law..
Home owning still cheaper than renting overall but difference reduced study
The cost of a mortgage on a first home is typically around £42 per month cheaper than renting, but the difference has reduced and in some parts of the UK renting may be the less expensive option, analysis suggests..
Chancellor set to deliver back to work Budget amid push for growth
It is one of a number of announcements to be made in the Commons on Wednesday.
Filming of The Crown under way in St Andrews where William met Kate
The new series of the show will feature Williams time at the Scottish university.
Putting vapes in plain packaging reduces their appeal to children
The findings come in a new study by experts from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at Kings College London and Action on Smoking and Health.
Facebook owner Meta to axe another 10000 jobs
It comes just four months after it axed 11,000 workers.
250 million sewage penalties too high says Environment Agency chairman
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, said penalties of £10-20 million would be more appropriate.
GP who ran clinic for trans patients awaits ruling after challenging suspension
Helen Webberley who founded GenderGP, was found to have committed serious misconduct by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel in June 2022.
NatWest limits cryptocurrency payments amid scam concerns
The bank says the cost-of-living crisis is also having an impact, with promises of high returns used by criminals to entice investors.
Minister withdraws claim Chinese company attempted to hack NHS database in 2014
Science minister George Freeman had claimed that NHS datastore Genomics England was suffering attacks in 2014.
Ofgem takes action against suppliers which have failed to follow the rules
The energy regulator says it has examined whether suppliers were living up to their duties under the Governments energy support scheme for businesses..
Mud sticks and I fear it may take some time
Eleanor Williams now faces eight and a half years in prison.
Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea says US military
US authorities have described it as an unsafe and unprofessional intercept.
Aaron Ramsey named Wales captain in wake of Gareth Bale retirement
He will lead his country for the first time in the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia later this month.
Union condemns Government amid PO sackings anniversary protest
The RMT union has staged a demonstration in Westminster with its leaders criticising the Government for its response to the sackings.





















