People warned tampering with energy meter could create danger for themselves or household

Anyone who owns an iPhone will have to purchase a new charger, after Apple has been forced to change the connection ports on devices.

A new investigation has found that more than 900,000 drivers risk a £1,000 fine for failing to renew their photocard licences.

The Minister for Work and Welfare has said that the UK Government “understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living” and has taken further “decisive action” to support households with their energy bills. Victoria Prentis MP, also said that the £37 billion in financial support includes up to £650 in cost of living payments, which have been designed to target support at around eight million low-income households on means-tested benefits and older people receiving Pension Credit.

Andy Burnham has said he will not 'punish people to net zero' after experts warned that Greater Manchester is 'likely' to miss its carbon cutting targets. The city-region is set to blow its carbon budget in two years, meaning it would emit more than its 'fair share' of carbon, according to science-based targets.

On Monday, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he and the Prime Minister had “reluctantly” agreed it would not be responsible to keep the £2,500 energy price guarantee beyond April 2023. The UK Government support replaced the Ofgem price cap and was originally planned to be in place for two years, until 2024.

With Halloween approaching, some will be picking out the pumpkins which they plan to display outside their homes.

The UK Government has issued new guidance on how the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) will be delivered to people living in park homes, those who do not use gas for heating and tenants who pay for energy as part of their rental agreement.

If you’re a fan of comic books and you were to create a Mount Rushmore of comic book creators, the first name many will mention is Jack Kirby. But soon after, you might get to Alan Moore.

Eurovision fans have been warned after accommodation in Liverpool for next year’s contest has reached astronomical levels.In June, the event’s organisers said “with deep regret” that it will not be possible to provide the security and operational guarantees required to host the contest in Ukraine, after the country’s Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 contest.After securing second place at the event, the United Kingdom was chosen as host country. A shortlist of seven potential cities was announced in August before it was then confirmed that either Glasgow or Liverpool would be staging next year’s event on behalf of Ukraine.

Martin Lewis was back at the helm of Good Morning Britain on Monday (October 10) to give his expert advice amidst the cost of living crisis. The MoneySavingExpert founder appeared alongside host Susanna Reid to answer questions from concerned viewers of the ITV news programme covering everything from mortgages to energy costs.

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has had his say on the best time to use your washing machine and tumble dryer after the National Grid warned of blackouts. The finance guru was quick to react after Brits were told they could face three-hour planned blackouts in the event of a gas shortage this winter.

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has been a fount of knowledge for consumers as the cost of living crisis becomes a very real thing with winter setting in. As the National Grid warned of up to three-hour planned blackouts during the coming months due to gas shortages this winter, Martin, 50, was quick to react to help consumers. Posing the question "when's best to use high energy appliances such as tumble dryers?", the finance guru took to Twitter to share his advice.

M People‘s ‘Moving On Up’ at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham today (October 5).The PM delivered a 35-minute speech at the International Convention Centre (ICC) this morning. As the BBC notes, it was the shortest in-person conference speech by a Tory Prime Minister this century.In it, Truss outlined her economic vision for the UK and said that she stood for “growth, growth, growth”. She also reiterated that the recent U-turn on plans to scrap the 45p tax rate for the highest earners was because it had become a “distraction”.Addressing those who are worried about the economy, the PM said she is “working flat out” to make sure they get through the current crisis.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 70mph winds for parts of Lancashire today.

Scotland has been placed under two Met Office weather warnings with the country to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds over the coming days.

Prime Minister Liz Truss admitted that it will be a “difficult winter” for the UK hours before the new energy price cap came into force from today (Saturday, October 1). But she defended the mini-budget revealed earlier this week despite the “disruption” the plans caused.