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More aides quit Number 10 as pressure grows on Boris Johnson
It has been an eventful day at Number 10 with a number of key aides resigning as pressure grows on the prime minister.


Rising bills ‘worrying for so many families’, Money Mum Gemma Bird says
We spoke to Gemma Bird who has written a guide book to help people save money and shares her tips on Instagram.


How will soaring energy bills and rising food prices impact families?
For the millions of people who were already juggling everything to manage, the soaring energy costs have left them wondering just how they will cope.


Hospital cleaners and security staff campaign to be recognised as NHS workers
They keep our hospitals running - but cleaners and security guards say they are not recognised as NHS workers and face financial hardship if they take time off sick.


Three guilty of homophobic murder of doctor in Cardiff park
Two men and a teenage girl have been found guilty of the homophobic murder of a consultant psychiatrist, who was attacked in a Cardiff park last summer. Gary Jenkins, 54, suffered multiple brain injuries and died later in hospital. The prosecution sa...


Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan resigns
Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan of the Democratic Unionist Party has resigned in protest over Brexit checks in the Irish Sea. 


Green levies not to blame for soaring energy prices, says Ed Miliband
We spoke to Ed Miliband, shadow climate and net zero secretary, and began by asking him if his party is thinking big enough in their plans to help low income households.


Energy crisis: ‘One of the worst shocks’ we’ve seen, Bank of England governor says ’
We spoke to Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and started by asking him if raising interest rates during a decline in living standards is a mistake.


Cabinet ministers must ‘show leadership’, says Tory MP
We spoke to Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen and started by asking if there is a Rishi Sunak coup of Number 10 underway?


‘Tax increase regrettable but responsible’, says Treasury secretary
We spoke to Simon Clarke, chief secretary to the Treasury, and began by asking him what people should do if they still couldn't afford their energy bills - even taking the new government support into account.


Warning UK faces worst cost of living crisis in generation
It's the worst squeeze on incomes since records began 30 years ago: a double whammy of soaring energy bills and rocketing inflation.


Boris Johnson faces fresh crisis as key advisers resign
So on a day dominated by the cost of living crisis - a political crisis at the very top of government as two of Boris Johnson's closest advisers resigned from Downing Street.


Levelling Up: What does it mean for the North?
How is the thought of 'Levelling Up' being greeted in the North of England?


Debate: Will levelling up close gap between rich and poor areas?
Like many places in the North of England, the puff has somewhat gone out of Stockton-on-Tees - and that's exactly why the government says it wants to close the gap between rich and poor areas. 


Energy crisis: Households may get £200 rebate on bills, as price cap hike expected
Tomorrow the new cap on energy prices is to be announced.



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