Energy suppliers to pay out £540,000 to thousands of customers over meter issues

More than half of the major energy companies' customers could be able to claim back money on their bills, as it emerges that millions of people are sitting on growing piles of credit. This includes Octopus Energy, British Gas, Scottish Power, and other big North West suppliers.

Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay £180,000 ($220,000) in damages to a former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star and charity trustee he called “paedophiles” on social media.

Retirement expert Adam Pope from Spencer Churchill Claims Advice has warned that nearly two million people over State Pension age will feel the financial impact of the freeze on the Personal Allowance within the next four years. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are nearly 12.7 million people over State Pension age across Great Britain, including more than 1.1m living in Scotland.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is coming under increasing pressure to launch a review of the way it handles Carer's Allowance, after it emerged that thousands of people who care for others are regularly being overpaid - and then months or years later receiving demands for repayment.

Aldi has issued an urgent recall of its Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White amid an "active police investigation".

Some Britain's Got Talent viewers have been left asking 'what's the point' as they made a complaint about the news series following its return over the weekend. The 17th series launched on Saturday night (April 20) with a singer and a South Korean martial arts troupe quick to be awarded the coveted golden buzzer.

Jewish communities in Greater Manchester and across the world will be celebrating Passover next week. This year, the Jewish festival which marks the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt starts on the evening of Monday (April 22), lasting eight days in the UK.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left fuming after spotting an 'annoying' issue with the show's editing. The talent contest returned to ITV this weekend, with a double bill airing across Saturday and Sunday evenings (April 20 and 21).

Britain's Got Talent viewers have spotted an issue with the show's big return after an epic double-episode weekend. The hit talent competition returned to ITV with a bang as it aired on both Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21) night.

Energy supplier Scottish Power is set to refund and compensate customers a total of £1.5 million after overcharging them during the peak of the energy crisis.

UK holidaymakers have expressed their frustration over a new £97 rule in Spain, with many stating they 'simply won't go' on holiday there anymore.

Thousands will flock to the cinema today to watch the new Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black, as it hits screens for the first time.The film portrays the life of the iconic but troubled artist, who rose to fame with her incredible songs such as Rehab and Valerie, before tragically dying from alcohol poisoning in 2011, aged just 27. Despite her immense talent, Amy battled demons her entire life, including struggles with addiction and bulimia, which she faced throughout her music career. Actress Marisa Abela, 27, has been transformed into Amy, donning her signature black beehive hairdo, thick eyeliner, and tattoos, while Jack O'Connell plays her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil.

Technology is to be introduced by a coroner which will be able to establish cause of death without dissecting the body. A leading coroner said families who have recently lost a loved one in Bolton, Salford, Wigan will soon benefit from 'digital autopsies', which not only minimise emotional distress, but also accelerate the post-mortem process.

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Payne, the British actor who starred in Fox drama series Prodigal Son, has new representation.

The Seret International Film Festival, an Israeli film event hosted in cities across the globe, has criticized its longtime UK partners Picturehouse and Curzon Cinemas for backing out of this year’s event over what organizers described as “safety concerns.”

Tesco has started charging extra for something that shoppers have not had to pay for before and could soon add 10p onto the cost of one of their major product lines - as the supermarket giant trials charging for hangers.

A scheme worth one billion pounds is being offered by the UK Government to help more than 300,000 families across Great Britain heat their home for less this year. The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save up to £400 on their annual fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.

Popular cooking appliance brand Ninja has kicked off April with some fantastic sales, including up to £70 off their bestsellers. Although Ninja's products might not be the cheapest, they are loved for their energy-saving efficiency, quick cooking time and stylish designs that look great on any countertop - and their popular Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer AF400UK has been dropped to £179 from £249.99 in the huge sale.This dual door air fryer boasts six impressive cooking functions which allows you to air fry, roast, bake, dehydrate, max crisp and reheat food up to 75% faster than fan ovens - therefore using significantly less energy. Not only does it save energy and time, but it's also a much healthier way to cook as it uses up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.

Research has found that some households are paying up to £340 more on their energy bills because their homes are not insulated well enough.

A host of essential bills rise are about to rise steeply as firms roll out their annual April 1 price increases. Council tax, road tax, broadband, mobile, water and even stamps are all about to jump in price on or around the first of the month, with households urged to check for savings by shopping around and investigating if they are entitled to any discounts.