Purgatory News
Head of strictest school in country made Social Mobility Commission chief
Katharine Birbalsingh is taking over the role from Dame Martina Milburn, who resigned on May 5 2020..
Lewis Hamilton left furious in Turkey after surrendering lead to Max Verstappen
A furious Lewis Hamilton surrendered the world championship lead to Max Verstappen after finishing fifth at the Turkish Grand Prix..
Business Secretary vows to keep energy price cap in place this winter
Instant bill increases for millions of customers will be held back by maintaining the energy price cap, the Business Secretary has vowed as he resists a hike to help firms..
Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder to retain WBC title
Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title but only after rising from the canvas twice before knocking out Deontay Wilder in the 11th round of a spellbinding contest at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas..
Priti Patel urged to tackle male violence after backing phone service for women
A phone service aimed at protecting women has been backed by the Home Secretary, but critics are calling for her to tackle male violence head on..
More than a third of 12 to 15 year olds vaccinated in Scotland figures show
Recent Covid data shows 78,097 young people in this age group have had a first dose of the vaccine – with 277 (0.1%) having had both doses..
French envoy to Australia says deceitful submarines deal raises risks
France’s ambassador to Australia says officials in that country lied to his face and raised the risk of confrontation in Asia by crafting a secret submarine deal with the US and UK that undermined trust in democratic alliances..
Thousands raised for lung cancer charity in memory of James Brokenshire
Thousands of pounds have been raised so far in memory of former government minister James Brokenshire..
What you need to know about the walk me home phone service for women
The not-for-profit service could be used by anyone fearful while out walking..
Around 14 million households will face significant rise in their energy bills
Households can expect to see a “significant rise” in their bills when the price cap review takes place in February, according to the boss of energy regulator Ofgem..
No Time To Die album becomes highest charting James Bond soundtrack of all time
Hans Zimmer’s soundtrack for No Time To Die has become the highest charting James Bond album in the history of the film franchise..
ECB give green light to mens Ashes tour subject to critical conditions
England bosses have given the green light for this winter’s Ashes tour..
Baroness Casey to lead review into culture and standards at the Met
Baroness Casey of Blackstock will lead the review of culture and standards at the Metropolitan Police in the wake of Sarah Everard’s murder..
Ecoli contamination alert over tap water in thousands of homes
Tap water in thousands of homes could have been contaminated with E.coli, a water company has warned..
Around 14 million households will face significant rise in their energy bills
Its according to the boss of energy regulator Ofgem.
Fire breaks out at Andorra stadium ahead of Englands World Cup qualifier
Its on the eve of the qualifier. .
People urged to get flu and Covid booster vaccines to help NHS cope
Experts predict the viruses could push the health service to breaking point this winter..
Englands preparation for their game against Andorra have suffered a setback
It follows a fire at the Estadi Nacional.
Fifth of people expect finances to worsen in run up to Christmas
Some industries have recently reported struggling to recruit staff, although the ending of the furlough scheme could mean some people are tipped into unemployment..
Virus testing could be done and dusted before travellers get home Shapps
Mr Shapps announced on Thursday that 47 countries would be removed from England’s red list to make it “easier for families and loved ones to reunite”..





















