Airdrie MP urges further support with energy costs

The Queen has told anti-vaxxers to "think about others, not yourself" as the UK continues to vaccinate people against coronavirus. More than 18million people have been vaccinated in the UK, including the monarch herself and her husband Prince Philip, 99.The 94 year old has now taken part in a video call with health leaders after learning there is an alarming number of people refusing to the take the vaccine as the world continues to battle the deadly virus.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to millions of people in the UK, as all of the 'big six' energy companies announce price hikes.The latest energy provider to announce price hikes is British Gas.The energy giant said 2.3million people will be affected by the latest announcement, which will see the provider's average standard default tariff rise from £1,041 to £1,138 a year.The price cap is set twice a year to curb how much suppliers can charge customers on

Prestwich, home to one of the UK's largest Jewish communities, cases of the virus increased by 74 per cent in the seven days up to February 18, according to government figures. The surge - from 27 to 47 - means the area's infection rate currently stands at 491 cases per 100,000 people.

Ben Shephard has shared a heartbreaking post about a young, beached orca that was found "crying out for help" on one of Orkney's shores, but thankfully the tale had a happy ending.MORE: Kate Garraway's gorgeous green dress is a Next bargainSharing a snapshot of an ITV story about the whale on Instagram, the Good Morning Britain host wrote: "Incredible from Emma and the local community in Orkney.

Wolf Alice and the BPI have called on the government to take advantage of a £1billion exports opportunity for UK music.The latest figures for British music exports show that all sectors of music exports made £2.9billion between January 2019 and December 2019.

Ben Shephard has a busy career working on Good Morning Britain, Tipping Point and Ninja Warrior, but he appears to love nothing more than spending time at home with his wife Annie and their two sons. The TV presenter has shared several photos from the beautiful house on Instagram during the lockdown period, including their stylish interiors and their incredible garden, which he is evidently proud of.

Prime Minister said: “We want this lockdown to be the last.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a word of warning to anybody with a UK bank account.According to Martin, many of us could be having money taken out of our accounts every month without us even realising it. According to Birmingham Live, Martin made the revelation on Thursday's instalment of the Martin Lewis Money show - which is currently on ITV every week.

Ben Shephard has shared a rare photo of himself with his wife Annie as they celebrated Valentine’s Day. Good Morning Britain host Ben, 46, keeps his wife Annie and their children Jack, 15, and Sam, 14, away from the spotlight.

Valentine's Day was pretty different this year for Ben Shephard and his wife Annie.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging married couples and people in civil partnerships across the UK to sign up for a tax break this year.Marriage Allowance offers individuals the chance to transfer part of their Personal Allowance to their husband, wife or civil partner, which could reduce their tax by up to £250 a year.For some couples, this could mean a backdated payment of up to four years of claims which could be as much as £1,188.It is free to apply for Marriage Allowance and HMRC

Ben Shephard has come up with the perfect present for his wife, Annie.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday evening, the Good Morning Britain star shared a short video with his fans, explaining how he planned to treat his spouse.MORE: GMB stars' wedding photos unveiled: Kate Garraway, Piers Morgan, Ben Shephard & more"I think I've come up with a pretty good plan for Valentine's Day for Annie for the first time in our 25 year relationship," he revealed. WATCH: Ben Shephard reveals his Valentine's Day

initially introduced in July last year, but the prolonged closures of venues due to the coronavirus pandemic means that they are yet to directly benefit. It is now feared that the VAT rate could now rise to 20%, striking a direct blow to beleaguered venues.Greg Parmley, CEO of LIVE (Live music Industry, Venues & Entertainment), said: “The live music industry supports hundreds of thousands of skilled jobs across the UK and brings in billions of pounds for the UK economy.