[ad_1] Getty ImagesA range of household bills, including council tax, water, gas and electricity have risen today.The BBC's cost of living correspondent, Kevin Peachey, has been answering your most asked questions on the price rises.Why are bills going up?Tashi and Chris asked why bills are going up.This is a very simple question, but I'm afraid the answer isn't straightforward. There are a host of reasons why bills are rising.On energy,
[ad_1] Ewan GawneBBC News, ManchesterJessica MathersIn a petition, the British couple have called for a "compassionate" review of their caseA British couple who face being deported from Australia after one of them was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) have said it is not fair the life they built could be taken away "any minute". Jessica Mathers, 30, and boyfriend Rob O'Leary had their bid for permanent residency rejected in 2023
[ad_1] David DeansPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsBBCEluned Morgan said people were "suffering" First Minister Eluned Morgan has criticised a UK cabinet minister and Welsh Labour colleague for saying she backed the chancellor's benefits cuts.Labour Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens told BBC Wales last week that the first minister had "welcomed" the reforms.In a fiery Tuesday session in the Senedd dominated by rows over changes to disability and sickness payments, Morgan said:
[ad_1] Police have shot a man dead at a railway station after reports he was carrying a firearm.Thames Valley Police said it was called with British Transport Police to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST.Armed officers challenged the man before shots were fired at the suspect, the force continued."Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 13:44 BST," a spokesperson said. [ad_2]
[ad_1] England have appointed legendary former captain Charlotte Edwards as their new head coach.The 45-year-old, England's all-time leading run-scorer, replaces Jon Lewis, who was sacked in March after the 16-0 Ashes hammering in Australia.Edwards played more than 300 times for England in a 19-year career, including in excess of 200 games as captain.In a 10-year spell in charge, Edwards won three Ashes series and both the 50-over and 20-over World
[ad_1] A Scottish tourist has died from his injuries after his holiday home was destroyed in a suspected gas explosion.Grant Paterson, from East Kilbride, was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 24 March.The 54-year-old, who worked for ferry operator CalMac, was understood to have suffered burns on 75% of his body after the explosion.His employer described him as a "true gentleman"
[ad_1] Lucy VladevBBC NewsReporting fromCardiff Crown CourtGwentGwent Police officer Nathan Attwell had to have his Christmas dinner "mashed up" so he could eat it after the attack A man who punched a police officer in the face and head multiple times has been jailed for nine years. Richard Nodwell, 37, assaulted Gwent Police officer Nathan Attwell in Cwmbran on 20 December 2024, Cardiff Crown Court heard.PC Attwell suffered significant facial
[ad_1] Lynette Horsburgh & Marc WaddingtonBBC NewsPA MediaProsecutors say Kyle Shaw's messages became abusiveA stalker who believed Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was his aunt has been given a suspended prison sentence. Kyle Shaw's "persistent campaign" saw him send abusive messages and a "menacing" threat to Miss Ballas as well as her friends and colleagues.Liverpool Crown Court heard the 37-year-old thought Miss Ballas's late brother, David Rich, was his
[ad_1] Aida FofanaBBC News, West MidlandsBBCBletchley Park code breaker Betty Webb has died at the age of 101A decorated World War Two code breaker who spent her youth deciphering enemy messages at Bletchley Park has died at the age of 101.Charlotte "Betty" Webb MBE - who was among the last surviving Bletchley code breakers - died on Monday night, the Women's Royal Army Corps Association confirmed.Mrs Webb, from Wythall in
[ad_1] The site of Vauxhall's Luton plant has been bought by an undisclosed commercial owner, days after the last van rolled off its production line.The industrial estate off Kimpton Road has been used for manufacturing cars and vans since 1905 - but finished production on Friday.Luton Council said its "serious and competitive bid" to buy the land was rejected and that owner Stellantis - which also runs Citroën and Peugeot
