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Evening briefing: Today's essential headlines Price cap pain | Ofgem has warned that the energy price cap will surge to £2,800 in October , piling even more pressure on already-strained household budgets. Ofgem said it will write to the Chancellor to warn him of the rise. It comes after the regulator proposed to review the price cap every three months, instead of twice a year, in a move it said will help bring down prices sooner. But industry analysts have cast doubts on these claims. Here is everything you need to know about the price cap. Ava White | 14-year-old boy found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Alexei Navalny | 'Judge said sorry for jailing me... and now she's dead' 'Incapable' revellers | Canal boat stag party ends in disaster Crossrail ticket hack | Passengers can save by getting off and on again Sussexes | Hollywood executives hired to give TV projects a boost The big story: Khan demands explanation from police The Mayor of … [Read more...] about Tuesday evening UK news briefing: Sadiq Khan invokes powers over partygate

Ukraine: Host warns of bread shortages following wheat blockade Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to the UK's MoD, "no significant merchant shipping activity in or out of Odesa" has been recorded since Russia 's war on Ukraine began on February 24. The ministry's report echoes the assessments of Ukrainian and Western officials who in recent weeks have warned the pressure on prices triggered by disrupted grain supplies is forcing people in poorer nations, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, into a tricky situation. Related articles Russian General killed after missile attack on aircraft Moscow in … [Read more...] about Putin’s Black Sea blockade wreaks havoc on world with millions facing hunger – MoD update

Evening briefing: Today's essential headlines Fight for Donbas | Vladimir Putin has signed a decree simplifying the process for residents of Ukraine's occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to acquire Russian citizenship and passports. The decree marks a further step towards the "Russification" of the two southern regions. Russia has poured "an insane number of fighters and equipment" into Luhansk to flatten the last of the Ukrainian resistance in northern Donbas, the region's governor has warned, with Kyiv's forces outnumbered by seven to one in some areas. Our live blog has more . NHS | Ambulances 'will stop responding to 999 calls on Aug 17' Kate Moss in court | 'Johnny Depp never pushed me down the stairs' Katie Price | Faces up to five years for breach of restraining order Ricky Gervais | Accused of 'dangerous anti-trans rants' in show Eurovision | BBC claims UK robbed Spain of second place The big story: Sue Gray reports on lockdown … [Read more...] about Wednesday evening UK news briefing: Sue Gray report reveals partygate ‘we got away with it’ boasts

The world’s largest bottle of whisky has sold for more than a £1 million. The 32-year-old, 311 litre bottle of Macallan single malt, was bought at an auction earlier today. Called The Intrepid, the vessel stands at an impressive 5ft 11 inches tall and holds enough liquid to fill 444 standard bottles. An anonymous foreign buyer purchased the whisky at Edinburgh-based auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull for £1.1 million. Parties from all over the globe were interested in the bottle but the final payment is worth the equivalent of almost £92 per dram. Daniel Monk, of Fah Mai and Rosewin Holdings, came up with the concept and claimed it had ‘always been about more than money’. ‘This is a passion project to celebrate the life of my late father, Captain Stanley Monk, who was himself an explorer and achieved many amazing things during his life,’ he said. ‘Today would have been his birthday so it was a perfect date to put The Intrepid up for auction.’ The bottle’s name is … [Read more...] about World’s largest whisky bottle sells for more than £1,000,000 to mystery buyer

A man whose hands were left unusable by scleroderma has been given a new lease of life after what is believed to be the world’s first double hand transplant for the condition. Steven Gallagher, 48, was diagnosed with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease that causes scarring of the skin and internal organs, after he developed an unusual rash about 13 years ago. The condition affected areas including his nose, mouth and hands and, about seven years ago, his fingers started curling in until they were in a fist position and he was suffering ‘horrendous’ pain. When experts suggested the idea of a double hand transplant the father-of-three initially dismissed the idea but then decided to go ahead despite the risks. He explained: ‘My hands started to close, it got to the point where it was basically two fists, my hands were unusable, I couldn’t do a thing apart from lift things with two hands. ‘I could not grab anything, it was a struggle to get dressed and things like … [Read more...] about Man undergoes double hand transplant in ‘world first’ for scleroderma patient

Jay Blades talks about the new season of The Repair Shop Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jay Blades took to Instagram today to share an emotional update featuring his fiancee, Lisa. The Repair Shop star captioned the post: "THOUGHT OF THE DAY," in view of his 50,000 followers, as he urged his fans to tell their loved ones how much they mean to them. Related articles Rebekah Vardy's future 'in tatters' after ‘complete disaster’ trial Kate Moss says Johnny Depp 'didn't push me' You might not have tomorrow to say, 'I Love You.' #sayit Jay Blades Alongside a snap of himself hugging Lisa, Jay wrote: "You might not have … [Read more...] about ‘Might not have tomorrow’ Repair Shop star Jay Blades in emotional update with fiancée

After a polarising contest, Emmanuel Macron has become the first French president in 20 years to be elected for a second straight term. Close to tears, he insisted that he owed his re-election to reluctant voters who backed him to keep Marine Le Pen out of power . Standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, Mr Macron said: "Many of our compatriots voted for me not out of support for my ideas but to block those of the extreme Right." He told those who abstained or voted for Ms Le Pen that he understood their anger, adding: "I know how much I owe to you." Yet Ms Le Pen celebrated the result as taking her closer to power than ever . France correspondent Henry Samuel examines what is in Mr Macron's in-tray for his five-year term and Europe editor James Crisp explains why it will not mean a swift end to Brexit tensions with France. Putin will 'manipulate' UN chief's visit to Moscow Boris Johnson has warned the UN Secretary General that Vladimir Putin will try to … [Read more...] about Monday morning news briefing: Emmanuel Macron’s election victory

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has encouraged Liverpool to make a move for potential free agent Christian Eriksen and believes he could play for any of the Premier League’s top six. The Dane, who suffered a heart attack in last summer’s Euro 2020 tournament, returned to football in January with Brentford and has performed superbly with the Bees, scoring once – against Chelsea – and laying on four assists in just 10 starts. Incredibly, only Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold have created chances with more regularity than Eriksen since he returned to the Premier League. The 30-year-old’s deal with Brentford expires at the end of next month and he is believed to have garnered interest from a number of clubs participating in Europe. Neville feels the deal would be a no-brainer and was in awe of Eriksen’s performance against United at Old Trafford at the start of the month – even though Brentford lost – and has suggested he could be an ideal signing to act as … [Read more...] about Gary Neville tells Liverpool to sign free agent who was ‘out of this world’ against Manchester United

Every household in the country will get extra money taken off their energy bills this autumn under a new cost of living support package to be unveiled by Rishi Sunak today. The Chancellor is set to announce an increase to the £200 saving unveiled earlier in the year and scrap plans to make people pay back the amount over the coming years. To fund the move, he will announce an oil and gas windfall tax that will see the amount companies pay linked to how much they invest. The multi-billion pound package is also expected to include new "targeted" support for the poorest households, possibly through Universal Credit or extra help for pensioners. Read how Boris Johnson and Mr Sunak hammered out the agreement as they faced growing pressure from voters to act. PM denies partygate cover-up over 'Abba party' Boris Johnson was forced to deny a cover-up after Sue Gray admitted abandoning her investigation into the Downing Street "Abba party", claiming it was not "appropriate or … [Read more...] about Thursday morning UK news briefing: Rishi Sunak to extend energy bills relief for every household

Lewis Hamilton shares epic skydiving footage from Dubai Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Formula One managing director Ross Brawn has shed light on his relationship with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid rumours that the two organisations could split. Lewis Hamilton 's jewellery row with the FIA is supposedly a prominent factor, and F1 are understandably keen not to sour relations with one of their biggest names. Related articles Mercedes respond to 'suspicious' Lewis Hamilton picture in Spain Lewis Hamilton 'sacrifice' theory made over why Russell beating star The FIA are in a tough spot regarding Hamilton's ongoing spat, as it … [Read more...] about F1 boss provides update on FIA president amid split talk over Lewis Hamilton row