Purgatory News
Oil and gas trade body calls for more offshore wind
The trade body formerly known as Oil and Gas UK has called for a rapid expansion of offshore wind, as energy prices soar across the world..
New Parkinsons test developed thanks to woman who could smell the disease
Scientists have harnessed the power of a womans hyper-sensitive sense of smell to develop a test to determine whether people have Parkinsons disease..
Double down on ending gas dependence to curb bills PM urged
UK gas reserves are too small to curb consumer bills and the Government should focus on a push to help millions of households save energy, senior advisers have urged..
TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers rights
The leader of the TUC has warned the new Prime Minister she will face huge resistance if she attempts to weaken workers rights..
Severe impact of rising living costs on disabled households highlighted
Households where people have disabilities are particularly likely to have recently struggled to keep their home warm, have relied on friends and family for financial help, and had to make cutbacks on meals, showers or baths as living costs rise, research suggests..
Apple set to unveil latest iPhone
Apple is expected to unveil the next generation of iPhone on Wednesday, with an always on display widely tipped as a major upgrade..
Liz Truss rewards allies Coffey and Kwarteng after sacking Sunak supporters
High profile casualties include Dominic Raab, Grant Shapps and Steve Barclay.
PMs maiden speech goes ahead outside Downing Street after chaotic weather
The weather wreaked havoc ahead of Liz Trusss first speech as Prime Minister, with heavy rain forcing the Number 10 podium inside and out again before the new Tory leader addressed the nation..
Meghan calls herself a loner and ugly duckling with no one to sit with at school
The Duchess of Sussex has described herself as a loner at school and an ugly duckling who had no-one to sit next to at lunch..
Husband tells inquest of shock at wifes death after eating Pret wrap
The husband of a woman who died after eating a Pret a Manger wrap has told an inquest of the harrowing moment she collapsed in the street, unable to breathe..
Funds from the sale of Chelsea FC have still not reached Ukrainians MP says
Funds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club have still not reached Ukrainians, a Labour MP has said, as he criticised the Government for taking so long to enable the transfer..
New Prime Minister Liz Truss plans 2500 energy bills freeze
Liz Truss plans to protect households from the full impact of soaring energy prices with a £90 billion intervention..
Harry and Meghan arrive in Germany to promote Invictus Games
The red carpet was rolled out for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they were welcomed to Germany for an Invictus Games event..
Young mother and son aged eight die after car found submerged in pond
A mother and son died after a car was spotted submerged in a pond..
Teenagers drug and cigarette use declines as vaping gains popularity figures
Drug use and smoking are in decline among high school pupils, but vaping is on the rise, according to a new report..
Ange Postecoglou reveals a taste for the big occasion ahead of Real Madrid clash
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is focused on enjoying success ahead of simply being part of big occasions as he prepares for his Champions League debut..
Grayson Perry artwork stolen from Bristol gallery
Police are investigating after a sculpture by artist and broadcaster Grayson Perry was stolen from a Bristol art gallery..
BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis criticism of Newsnight case was completely wrong
BBC bosses have disagreed with comments made by Emily Maitlis following her recent criticism of how the corporation handled her Newsnight speech about Dominic Cummings..
Inquest into death of mother of five after eating Pret wrap to begin
An inquest into the death of a mother-of-five who had a fatal allergic reaction to food she bought from Pret a Manger will begin on Tuesday..
Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis
Boris Johnson pledged his fervent support for successor Liz Truss as she prepared to take over as Prime Minister and deliver a plan to address the energy crisis..




















