Purgatory News
Labour proposes tax cut for businesses in emergency support package
Labour has proposed a package of emergency measures including an immediate tax cut to help ease the burden of rising costs on businesses..
Nadine Dorries asks telecoms companies to promote deals for people on benefits
Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries has written a letter to UK broadband companies asking them to consider raising awareness of their low-cost social tariffs for people on benefits..
Mel Giedroyc hails life affirming Big Jubilee Lunch organisers
Mel Giedroyc has hailed a group of Big Jubilee Lunch organisers as gritty, positive and life-affirming ahead of the nationwide event marking the Queens Platinum celebrations..
Thousands donated to Tom Parker fundraiser set up by widow to keep memory alive
Thousands of pounds in donations have poured into a fundraiser set up by The Wanted star Tom Parkers widow within just 12 hours..
Lawrence Dallaglio backs campaign showcasing how sport can create fairer society
Former England rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio has given his backing to a new campaign to showcase how sport and physical activity can help to create a fairer society..
Chelsea crumble at home as Vitaly Janelt scores twice in shock Brentford victory
Vitaly Janelts quickfire double put Brentford on the brink of Premier League safety after their 4-1 rout of a Chelsea side beset by unrelenting takeover talk..
Lemurs on Easter egg hunt tuck into sweetcorn and peas
A conspiracy of lemurs got into the Easter spirit early by taking part in an egg hunt..
More than 80 arrested in Essex as climate change protests continue
More than 80 people have been arrested in Essex as climate change protesters continued to block oil terminals..
Sunak urged to help those facing poverty and hardship with emergency budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being urged to set out an emergency budget to help millions across the UK who face being plunged into poverty and hardship as a result of the cost of living crisis..
MP David Warburton has Tory whip withdrawn pending investigation
David Warburton, the MP for Somerton and Frome, has had the Tory whip withdrawn pending an investigation into allegations about his conduct..
Veterans mark Falklands anniversary by visiting dock they returned to after war
Veterans who fought in the Falklands War have marked its 40th anniversary by revisiting the port they returned home to after the conflict..
Gender activists We are not afraid to be called women rather than womb havers
Around 100 gender rights activists have gathered in central London to say they are not afraid to be women or to be called women rather than womb-havers..
UK blocks another jet with links to Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion
The UK has blocked the use of another jet with links to Russian oligarchs, the Transport Secretary said, as part of efforts to crack down on those who have benefited from Vladimir Putins regime..
Cross Channel disruption plunges Dover into traffic chaos near port
Dover has been plunged into traffic chaos, with gridlocked roads near the port caused by disruption to cross-Channel ferries and bad weathe.
Liang Wenbo suspended from World Snooker Tour while misconduct probe ongoing
Liang Wenbo has been suspended from the World Snooker Tour pending the outcome of an investigation into an alleged breach of the sports misconduct rules..
Heather Knight says World Cup success is written for England Charlie Dean
England captain Heather Knight has told her team-mates that World Cup success is written for them ahead of their final clash with Australia on Sunday, according to spinner Charlie Dean..
People with symptoms of respiratory illness urged to stay away from others
Anyone who needs to leave their home while they have symptoms of a respiratory infection should avoid crowds and public transport, according to new Government guidance on Covid-19..
New Family Hubs funded for 75 councils to help most vulnerable
Councils will be funded through a multimillion-pound package to open new Family Hubs to help some of the most vulnerable families, the Government announced on Saturday..
Pipers asked to play to remember servicemen who died in Falklands War
Pipers across the world are being asked to come together and play on their doorsteps, in their streets, or on a hillside, to remember those who were killed and wounded in the Falklands War..
Protests to take place across UK over cost of living crisis
Demonstrations will be held across the country today over the cost-of-living crisis and the soaring price of energy and other bills..





















