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Octopus Energy urges UK homeowners to get 99p item that 'warms houses quicker'

Octopus Energy has revealed they have (a very cheap) answer to warming up homes.

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Man ‘rescued’ after being hit by double decker bus outside London war memorial

A man was rescued by firefighters after he was hit by a double decker bus outside a central London war memorial.

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Police investigate after 1000 evacuated due to ‘explosion risk’ from fireworks blaze

Police are investigating the cause of a huge blaze that ripped through a warehouse containing exploding fireworks.

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Major fire, three stabbed and death on Tube in shocking 24 hours across London

In just one shocking day, London has been the scene of a major fire, three stabbings and a death on the Underground.

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Three schools evacuated after explosions heard from fireworks warehouse inferno

Three schools were evacuated after explosions erupted from a blaze at a warehouse containing fireworks.

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Person dies after being hit by Victoria Line train at Green Park station

A person has died after being hit by a Victoria line train at Green Park underground station.

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Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as he shares touching tribute for 'guiding light' Joan

Owner of Virgin Sir Richard Branson has announced that his wife Joan has died and shared a touching tribute to her.

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Victoria line severely delayed after ‘casualty on the tracks’

There is currently no service between Warren Street and Brixton, with severe delays on the rest of the line.

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Man in hospital after crash ‘involving bus’ on famous central London road

A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash allegedly involving a bus on a renowned London road.

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Works set to bring major disruption to London Waterloo over Christmas

Passengers are being warned of major festive disruption as Network Rail carries out engineering works between Queenstown Road and Nine Elms, closing London Waterloo from December 27–28 and running reduced services until January 4.

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New Real Living Wage will see workers paid £13.45 an hour

Almost half a million workers paid the Real Living Wage are set to receive an increase of more than 6% after new rates were announced today.

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Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

The average Brit has saved £1,411 by cutting back this year – due to continuing cost-of-living pressures, according to research.

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Three arrested after man, 21, stabbed in Dagenham

Police have launched an investigation and have made three arrests after a man was found stabbed in Dagenham.

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Major incident declared as 'explosions heard' from fireworks warehouse blaze

A major incident has been declared at a fire in a warehouse containing fireworks in London.

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Shocking pictures from scene as huge smoke plume erupts from major warehouse fire

Flames and a huge smoke plume have been pictured rising over London today.

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Famous London street condoned off after 'double crash with bus'

A famous central London street is closed after two crashes were reported, with one involving a bus. Live updates here.

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Shocking video shows explosions as HUGE fire burns in London ‘fireworks warehouse’

A shocking video captures explosions from a huge fire ripping through a warehouse thought to house fireworks in London.

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150 firefighters tackle HUGE blaze in London 'fireworks warehouse'

A huge fire is ripping through a London warehouse with 150 firefighter working hard to bring it under control. Live updates here.

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DVSA make big change to 'vital' manoeuvre on driving tests in the UK

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has rolled out key changes to driving tests across the UK that came into force from today.

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Male in hospital in unknown condition after assault in Dagenham

A male is in hospital after being found injured in Dagenham, following reports of an assault.