what ofgem, the hypothetical. are saying is the average household would bear with may be paying from january on their estimates. with may be paying from january on their estimates . £4,279 per on their estimates. £4,279 per year for their dual fuel, gas and electricity . this is the and electricity. this is the typical household based on where ofgem thinks wholesale energy pnces ofgem thinks wholesale energy prices are going. but of course households won't be paying that. they'll be paying on average two and a half thousand pounds because that's the government's energy price cap and we know that that's going be in place until april and then after april until april and then after april until spring of 2024. so for another year there's going to be another year there's going to be a slightly less price cap which means the average household bill will about be about means the average household bill will about be abou t £3,000 a will about be about £3,000 a yeah will about be about £3,000 a year. so this 4729 number, be

energy suppliers are accused of failing vulnerable customers — the industry watchdog ofgem says it'sdentified shortcomings that need to be urgently addressed. basically, it's pot luck. you might get a good advisor that might help you, but you may also get someone who simply does not do the things that are needed. the uk needs to wean itself off its dependence on cheap labourfrom abroad — labour leader sir keir starmer�*s message to business leaders today. a dramatic draw for wales follows a big win for england at the world cup in qatar. most of the outstanding schools in england inspected since 2020 have been downgraded, according to a new report from ofsted. nasa's artemis spacecraft sends back its first images of earth from the other side of the moon. and the european space agency is considering whether to fund a study into launching solar farms into space. electricity could then be beamed back to earth to power homes. good morning. welcome to bbc news. 17 energy suppliers have been told they need to improve how they deal with vulnerable customers. the warning comes from the energy

ofgem says energy and utility. ofgem says households are missing out on free gas safety checks and firms aren't doing enough to identify those on prepayment metres who may need financial help. in total, seven suppliers have been told they need to improve their approach to dealing with vulnerable customers . the uk vulnerable customers. the uk must wean itself off migrant laboun must wean itself off migrant labour. that's the message that each of the opposition is going to deliver to business leaders . to deliver to business leaders. addressing the confederation of british industries, keir starmer will say that the days of low pay will say that the days of low pay and cheap labour must end and that it's time to invest in training for those already in the uk . training for those already in the uk. during his training for those already in the uk . during his speech, he the uk. during his speech, he also promised to be pragmatic about the shortage of workers, saying if he gets into government, he's willing to accept in

we are talking to ofgem at nine _ exactly that.. let's speak to our chief political correspondent nick eardley. morning. how difficult a message will it be for him to sell? it morning. how difficult a message will it be for him to sell?- will it be for him to sell? it might be difficult _ will it be for him to sell? it might be difficult for _ will it be for him to sell? it might be difficult for some _ will it be for him to sell? it might be difficult for some people i will it be for him to sell? it might be difficult for some people in i will it be for him to sell? it mighti be difficult for some people in his party. it will not be popular with everyone on the labour benches in parliament. what sir keir starmer will argue today is that the uk has become too reliant on migrant labour to try to plug some of the gaps in the economy. what he is saying is they're pretty much needs to be a fundamental rethink that instead of bringing in cheap labourfrom around the world, you need to train workers in the uk instead and make the concerte

ofgem did already conduct _ reflect their use. ofgem did already conduct a _ reflect their use.r this _ conduct a review into all of this earlier this year and we have reached _ earlier this year and we have reached out to suppliers to ask what action— reached out to suppliers to ask what action had _ reached out to suppliers to ask what action had been taken since then. there _ action had been taken since then. there are — action had been taken since then. there are a — action had been taken since then. there are a couple of things worth noting _ there are a couple of things worth noting. firstly, energy bills have gone _ noting. firstly, energy bills have gone up — noting. firstly, energy bills have gone up so — noting. firstly, energy bills have gone up so even if you have been making _ gone up so even if you have been making all— gone up so even if you have been making all these efforts to reduce your use — making all these efforts to reduce your use of the fact remains that energy— your use of the fact remains that energy bills on average this year are a _ energy bills on a

ofgem's move will not change the amount households pay for their energy at least until april.be ofgem increasing the price cap, this is a real worry for us in terms of our immediate bills, but the message as that is not the case, basically, as that right? it is the message as that is not the case, basically, as that right?— basically, as that right? it is very reassuring. _ basically, as that right? it is very reassuring, we _ basically, as that right? it is very reassuring, we know _ basically, as that right? it is very reassuring, we know energy - basically, as that right? it is very reassuring, we know energy billsj reassuring, we know energy bills would be £1700 more if the energy price guarantee was not in place and doing the work it is doing. it is incredibly welcome. and the release of the cap today underlines how much more people would be paying. however, we do have a few concerns in some of the detail, it will make a big difference depending on how you a big difference depending on how y°u pay a big difference depending on how you pay for your energy. we know that hou

ofgem. today's top stories. ofgem.ce cap is set to rise to an annual level of get this 4217 £9. next that's based on typical consumption for an average household from first january to the 31st of march. customers bills, however, will stay protected, though , until march protected, though, until march 2024 under the government's energy price guarantee . more energy price guarantee. more than 100 people have been arrested in the uk biggest ever fraud operation . international fraud operation. international phone number spoofing called i spoof dot cc enabled criminals to appear as if they were calling from banks, tax offices and other official to target their victims. at least 20,000 people were scammed out of tens of millions of pounds through the website. if you are one of those people that us know and the big important story here when switch science is saying a breakthrough, alzheimer's drug could be rolled out in the united kingdom, next. but experts predict only 5% of patients will be eligible unless more done to boo

ofgem is been reviewing data supplied by the industry.e to contact their suppliers to give readings, and excessively high debt repayments being set at such a level that vulnerable customers self—disconnected completely. the consumer assocation, which?, describes the regulator�*s report as "hugely concerning that so many energy firms are falling short" at a time when people were being hit by bills double the level of last winter, amid the soaring cost of living. some of the suppliers have defended themselves, calling the review "incomplete". the chief executive of ofgem, jonathan brearley, told radio 4�*s today programme he was concerned there was no uniform approach. we know people are paying £2,500 a year on average in their bills, and that will go up to £3,000 next year. now, although there is a lot of government support that we welcome, that is an incredible amount for many, many families to deal with. now, what we are seeing across—the—board, i�*d say, is the need for improvement. and the most important thing for me is making sure tha

ofgem says households utilita. ofgem says households are missing out on free gas safety checks . firms aren't safety checks. firms aren't doing enough to identify those on prepayment metres who may need help. in 17, suppliers have been told need to improve their approach to vulnerable . experts. approach to vulnerable. experts. a protest against a real time reduction their uk state pensions . nearly half a million pensions. nearly half a million open living countries that don't have an operating agreement . the have an operating agreement. the uk which means their state pension frozen at the level when they started receiving the payments. the demonstrators say many of them are getting less half the full state pension of £141 a week. the deputy prime minister is going to be over alleged bullying . dominic raab, alleged bullying. dominic raab, who's facing an investigation . who's facing an investigation. two formal complaints against will face the justice committee this afternoon. he's already said he's confident he behaved professionally and will be cleared of any wrongdoing . at

the headlines: many energy firms are failing vulnerable customers, says the regulator ofgem, as people, what we don't want for someone who is in difficulties is to face pot luck when they try and get in touch with their supplier. the days of cheap labour must end, keir starmer tells business. the labour leader says the country needs to be weaned off its immigration dependency. mps can claim the cost of their office christmas party on parliamentary expenses under new rules by the independent parliamentary standards authority. a mother dies at two days after a flat fire in nottingham that killed her two daughters. the manston centre in kent, which holds asylum seekers who cross

for clarity from ofgem.en reflected and that, they say, is causing extra unnecessary concern for vulnerable customers. help is available, but with some of those most in need already choosing not to top up their metres because of their debts, and in one and in one case, an elderly man left without power for a fortnight, it won't take much to send stress levels, as well as bills, soaring. kevin peachey, bbc news. about 1000 nhs patients will have their energy bills paid on prescription this winter in an expansion of a trial scheme. a pilot scheme in gloucestershire helped people who have conditions that get worse in the cold. it's being introduced in the scheme has had such good results, it's being introduced in aberdeenshire and teeside. colletta smith has the details. myjoints ache like there's no tomorrow, my bones feel like hot pokers, and i tend to end up either bedridden, or in the past i have ended up in hospital a few times with pneumonia, flu, pleurisy. with arthritis and a serious lung condition, mic

an ofgem spokesperson, meanwhile, has also been in touch to say they think suppliers should do everythingignificant worry and concern that increased direct debits can cause. the spokesperson added that they had carried out this review that i mentioned earlier this year and they will continue to work with the government and suppliers on this, and will not hesitate to take further action if they see fit. police in london have said the fatal stabbings of two 16—year—old boys — just a mile apart — are linked. kearnie solanke and charlie bartolo were found yesterday afternoon with stab wounds and murder investigations are underway. simonjones reports. flowers to mark a life lost. just after five o'clock yesterday evening, kearnie solanke was stabbed to death in thamesmead. he wasjust i6. a mile away in abbey wood, and around the same time, another killing — the victim, charlie bartolo, also aged 16. police say they're outraged at such young lives cut short and emotions shared in the community. i just saw the blue lights in my cupboard window and i went, "oh, something's going on outside." next

ofgem has defended its performance, saying suppliers have collapsed across the world.our mp meg hillier. the cost of living crisis could lead to some foster carers quitting if extra money is not provided to help cover increasing costs. support service "foster talk" said some carers were reaching a "crisis point" and has called for urgent action. our social affairs correspondent emma glasby has this report. we started fostering in 2007. so just coming up 16 years. i was brought up in a big family. i seem to have this ability to look after huge numbers of children. that's just what i do, and i love doing it. at their home in scarborough, jacqui and her husband are foster carers as well as bringing up their own children. they take in foster children long term in emergencies, and often look after traumatised children with extra needs. but jacqui's concerned foster care allowances are not covering the rising cost of living. foster carers are already subsidising these children's lives. and so, yeah, i am worried because, you know, not all foster carers are in a position wher

ofgem true, energy and utilita. ofgem households are missing out . free households are missing out.ree gas safety checks and firms aren't doing enough to identify on prepayment metres who may need help . footballer cristiano need help. footballer cristiano ronaldo is leaving manchester united with immediate effect as part of a mutual agreement with the club. this after the 37 year old criticised the club and its management last week . in management last week. in a statement the club thanked him for his immense contribution his two spells at old trafford . the two spells at old trafford. the has been hosting his first date visit as king charles has welcomed african president cyril ramaphosa during a ceremony at horse guards parade. they then proceeded the mile by carriage to buckingham , where a banquet to buckingham, where a banquet has been held in the president's honoun has been held in the president's honour. the king personally requesting that only sustainable fowl flowers. we tv online and dab radio. this is gb news now it's back to mark steyn . it's back to mark steyn. what th

ofgem true, energy and utilita. ofgem households are missing out . free households are missing out.ree gas safety checks and firms aren't doing enough to identify on prepayment metres who may need help . footballer cristiano need help. footballer cristiano ronaldo is leaving manchester united with immediate effect as part of a mutual agreement with the club. this after the 37 year old criticised the club and its management last week . in management last week. in a statement the club thanked him for his immense contribution his two spells at old trafford . the two spells at old trafford. the has been hosting his first date visit as king charles has welcomed african president cyril ramaphosa during a ceremony at horse guards parade. they then proceeded the mile by carriage to buckingham , where a banquet to buckingham, where a banquet has been held in the president's honoun has been held in the president's honour. the king personally requesting that only sustainable fowl flowers. we tv online and dab radio. this is gb news now it's back to mark steyn . it's back to mark steyn. what th

energy regulator ofgem has proposed changes to protect customers and ensure suppliers are resilient. they include the of capital requirement so that companies have the funds deal with market shocks . it's after with market shocks. it's after soaring energy prices forced many small providers out of business. ofgem also wants suppliers to help households by closely monitoring credit and identifying customers . royal identifying customers. royal mail workers are striking for a second consecutive day. the communication workers union has rejected the company's final pay offer and more industrial action is planned in the coming weeks. cw general secretary dave ward says the union will continue renew the fight for jobs . they renew the fight for jobs. they are talking about destroying the role model as we know it today. they want to turn role now into another partial career and. we're not going to accept that. this is an important part of the uk infrastructure. we believe the public will support this dispute. we're in this situation because of gross mismanagement of the ceo and the board. a

vulnerable say ofgem.n the face of it story here is that energy firms being blasted for creating debt repayments so high that you never actually get to top your pre—payment metres. now what that could in practical terms is the lights go off and that sort of serious possible possibility , especially if it possibility, especially if it gets really cold this winter to be blunt that could lead to death if . you're old and you death if. you're old and you simply have to the heat or eat. question but the deeper point i've made this before in gb news is as is this we've got an absolutely ridiculous policy in this country based partly on what. keir starmer is going on about a green economy . let's not about a green economy. let's not pretend here we have made stupid decisions when we've got £1,000,000,000,000 worth of trackable gas under our feet, we could actually make energy cheap in this country. but instead, because of all this virtue signalling nonsense and we're sort of blaming the energy firms for capitalis

an ofgem spokesperson, meanwhile, has also been in touch to say they think suppliers should do everything direct debits can cause. the spokesperson added that they had carried out this review that i mentioned earlier this year and they will continue to work with the government and suppliers on this, and will not hesitate to take further action if they see fit. police in london have said the fatal stabbings of two 16—year—old boys — just a mile apart — are linked. kearne solanke and charlie bartolo were found yesterday afternoon with stab wounds and murder investigations are under way. simonjones reports. flowers to mark a life loss. just after five o�*clock yesterday evening, evening, he wasjusti6, stabbed in yesterday evening. police say they�*re outraged that such young lives cut short and the emotions shared in the community. i just lives cut short and the emotions shared in the community. i “ust saw the blue lights * shared in the community. i “ust saw the blue lights in h shared in the community. i “ust saw the blue lights in my h shared in the community. ijust saw the blue lights in

so energy true , energy and utilita ofgem true, energy and utilita ofgem say households missing out onsafety checks and firms aren't doing enough to identify those on prepayment who may need help . in total, 17 suppliers help. in total, 17 suppliers have been told they need improve their approach to vulnerable customers . experts are protest customers. experts are protest against a real time reduction in against a real time reduction in a uk state pensions. nearly half of a million. oaps live countries that don't have an operating agreement with the uk which means their state pension is frozen at the level it was when they started the payment . when they started the payment. number of people killed during the internees earthquake has risen to hundred and 68. many of the victims are children. disaster relief officials say 151 people are still missing. a after the 5.6 magnitude quake . after the 5.6 magnitude quake. west java. a number aftershocks have hit the region. triggering landslides and hampering rescue efforts. the latest figures , efforts. the latest figures, just more than 58,0

ofgem true, energy and utilita. ofgem households are missing out . free households are missing out.ms aren't doing enough to identify on prepayment metres who may need help . footballer cristiano need help. footballer cristiano ronaldo is leaving manchester united with immediate effect as part of a mutual agreement with the club. this after the 37 year old criticised the club and its management last week . in management last week. in a statement the club thanked him for his immense contribution his two spells at old trafford . the two spells at old trafford. the has been hosting his first date visit as king charles has welcomed african president cyril ramaphosa during a ceremony at horse guards parade. they then proceeded the mile by carriage to buckingham , where a banquet to buckingham, where a banquet has been held in the president's honoun has been held in the president's honour. the king personally requesting that only sustainable fowl flowers. we tv online and dab radio. this is gb news now it's back to mark steyn . it's back to mark steyn. what the hell did i hear that i sust

ofgem raised the employers. the energy price cap which will come into force from 1st of january without government support . without government support. average household bill would hit over average household bill would hit ove r £4,200 a year. but the over £4,200 a year. but the price guarantee means customers will pay two and a half thousand until april. support has promised for 18 months. council agency firm cornwall insight says it means the government could end up paying around says it means the government could end up paying aroun d £42 could end up paying around £42 billion. every school across scotland is closed today with teachers staging their first national strike in almost 40 years. thousands staff are demonstrating, calling for a 10% pay demonstrating, calling for a 10% pay rise. members of the educational institute of scotland are warning of further industrial action . their demands industrial action. their demands aren't . met and workers are also aren't. met and workers are also striking . today

with regulator ofgem saying problems across board need to be urgently addressed . a review found severe addressed. a review found severe weaknesses at five companies good energy outfalls so energy , good energy outfalls so energy, energy and utilita ofgem say households missing out on free gas checks and firms aren't enough to identify those on prepaid metres who may need help . in total, 17 suppliers have been told they to improve their approach to vulnerable customers . the king has been hosting his state visit as monarch . king state visit as monarch. king charles has welcomed african president cyril ramaphosa during a ceremony at host parade. the then proceeded the mile by carriage to buckingham palace, where a banquet has been held in the president's honour. this gb news. we'll bring you more news as happens. now it's back to nigel nigel . nigel nigel. good evening. it's been the elephant in the. of british politics. for the best part now of 20 years. yes day. we even use the word for goodness sake . use the word for goodness sake. don't mention it at dinner p

with regulator ofgem saying problems across board need to be urgently addressed . a review found severe addressed. a review found severe weaknesses at five companies good energy outfalls so energy , good energy outfalls so energy, energy and utilita ofgem say households missing out on free gas checks and firms aren't enough to identify those on prepaid metres who may need help . in total, 17 suppliers have been told they to improve their approach to vulnerable customers . the king has been hosting his state visit as monarch . king state visit as monarch. king charles has welcomed african president cyril ramaphosa during a ceremony at host parade. the then proceeded the mile by carriage to buckingham palace, where a banquet has been held in the president's honour. this gb news. we'll bring you more news as happens. now it's back to nigel nigel . nigel nigel. good evening. it's been the elephant in the. of british politics. for the best part now of 20 years. yes day. we even use the word for goodness sake . use the word for goodness sake. don't mention it at dinner p

on energy regulator ofgem has proposed changes to protect customers and ensure suppliers are more resilient . they include the resilient. they include the introduction capital requirements so that companies have the funds to deal with markets . it's after soaring markets. it's after soaring energy prices forced many smaller providers out of business. ofgem also wants suppliers to help households by closely monitoring credit balances and identify vulnerable customers . the deputy prime customers. the deputy prime minister has rejected claims he broke the ministerial code by bullying civil servants in fresh allegations . bullying civil servants in fresh allegations. dominic raab has been accused using his personal email phone to intimidate . he email phone to intimidate. he says he behaved professionally at all times . the prime minister at all times. the prime minister has already a senior employment lawyer investigate two formal complaints . the lawyer investigate two formal complaints. the foreign secretary has announced package of hands on to help ukraine through the winter. as much of th

ofgem conducted a review into all of this earlier this year. of things to note. first, energy bills have been going up, so even if you have been reducing your use, average bills are a lot higher this year than last. secondly, worth noting, there has been mild weather so far, so some firms may have calculated that into their assumptions for direct debit. it is worth also mentioning that people have the right to challenge their direct debit, so if you think you are paying more than you should, you are paying more than you should, you should reach out to your supplier. you should reach out to your su lier. . ~ you should reach out to your summer-— you should reach out to your su lier. . ~' ,, , . let's bring you up to date on the world cup action so far today in qatar, with a shock in group f. belgium, ranked second in the world, were beaten 2—0 by morocco. the african side are unbeaten as they look to make it out of the group stage for only the second time in their history. there was an upset in group e too as costa rica beat japan by a goal to n

mr. has also asked energy regulator ofgem to look at how suppuer regulator ofgem to look at how suppliertheir billing more responsive to consumer behaviour amongst. up to death in south—west london has named as 31 year old reece newcomb . as 31 year old reece newcomb. he's believed to have been stabbed with a piece of broken glass during . a fight on glass during. a fight on richmond bridge yesterday . no richmond bridge yesterday. no arrests have been made with appealing to the public for. arrests have been made with appealing to the public for . at appealing to the public for. at least seven people, including a newborn baby and two children have died after a landslide in italy yesterday . the island of italy yesterday. the island of biscay and, naples, was engulfed by. heavy rain causing a mudslide that flooded homes and swept away cars. search and rescue are continuing . at least rescue are continuing. at least five people are still missing . five people are still missing. more than 200 people living close to . the area have been close to. the area have been evacuated evacuated . matt

mr. has also asked energy regulator ofgem to look at how suppuer regulator ofgem to look at how suppliertheir billing more responsive to consumer behaviour amongst. up to death in south—west london has named as 31 year old reece newcomb . as 31 year old reece newcomb. he's believed to have been stabbed with a piece of broken glass during . a fight on glass during. a fight on richmond bridge yesterday . no richmond bridge yesterday. no arrests have been made with appealing to the public for. arrests have been made with appealing to the public for . at appealing to the public for. at least seven people, including a newborn baby and two children have died after a landslide in italy yesterday . the island of italy yesterday. the island of biscay and, naples, was engulfed by. heavy rain causing a mudslide that flooded homes and swept away cars. search and rescue are continuing . at least rescue are continuing. at least five people are still missing . five people are still missing. more than 200 people living close to . the area have been close to. the area have been evacuated evacuated . matt

ofgem's move will not change the amount households pay for their energy at least until april., dominic raab. they want their claims to be looked at as part of an existing investigation into his conduct, which will also determine whether he used his private email address for government business. mr raab says he has always acted with integrity, but sets high standards. rochdale boroughwide housing has been stripped of new government funding after the case of a two—year—old boy who died after being exposed to mould while living in one of its flats. the housing secretary michael gove said the association would have to prove it's a responsible landlord before it could receive public funds. he said the case should be a warning to other housing providers who are ignoring complaints and failing in their obligations. we can get more from our political correspondent nick eardley. tell us more about what michael gove has had to say on this issue. the latest issue _ has had to say on this issue. the latest issue of _ has had to say on this issue. the latest issue of the _ has had to say o

many energy firms are failing vulnerable customers, says ofgem, as people face an expensive winter. it says 17 energy companies must improve the way they deal with vulnerable customers. some advisers were really good at helping vulnerable customers, others weren't. now, what we don't want for someone who is in difficulties is to face pot luck when they try and get in touch with their supplier. it comes as 1,000 nhs patients will have their energy bills paid for on prescription this winter — we'll have more on a trial scheme that's being extended. also this lunchtime: the manston centre in kent, which holds asylum seekers who cross the channel in small boats, has been cleared. the days of cheap labour must end, keir starmer tells business. he says the country needs to be weaned off its immigration dependency. rescuers in indoneia search through rubble for survivors, as the number of people killed in yesterday's earthquake rises to nearly 270. the king takes part in his first state visit as monarch — as south africa's president arrives in london. and a shock result in the world cup —

the headlines: many energy firms are failing vulnerable customers, says the regulator ofgem, as people face an expensive winter. some advisers were really good at helping vulnerable customers, others weren't. now, what we don't want for someone who is in difficulties is to face pot luck when they try and get in touch with their supplier. the days of cheap labour must end, keir starmer tells business. the labour leader says the country needs to be weaned off its immigration dependency. mps can claim the cost of their office christmas party on parliamentary expenses under new rules by the independent parliamentary standards authority. a mother dies at two days after a flat fire in nottingham that killed her two daughters. the manston centre in kent, which holds asylum seekers who cross the channel in small boats, has been cleared. and the world cup in qatar has seen the biggest shock result in the tournament was micro—history, saudi arabia beat two—time winners argentina 2—1. 17 energy suppliers have been told they need to improve how they deal with vulnerable customers. the warning come

ofgem's spokesperson has said they will do everything we can to support customers at this time, and they they will continue to work with the government and suppliers on this, and will not hesitate to take further action if they see fit. hesitate to take further action if they see fit-— hesitate to take further action if the seefit. ., ., , ., they see fit. thank you for updating us on that- — they see fit. thank you for updating us on that- as _ they see fit. thank you for updating us on that. as promised, _ they see fit. thank you for updating us on that. as promised, let's - they see fit. thank you for updating us on that. as promised, let's bring you the latest on the situation in china where protests are taking place against the country's stringent covid lockdown measures. there are a large number of protesters on the streets. the thing that seems to set these protests apart is that some of them have had people chanting, xijinping apart is that some of them have had people chanting, xi jinping stepped down, and communist party step down. it is very rare for people to take the steps p

17 british energy suppliers have told by the regulator ofgem they have to improve how they deal with vulnerable customers. how is yours going on? how is it treating you? it comes as a windfall tax he's already giving shell the shivers, shock, horror if we talk some more they'll just leave. and in the just leave. and later in the show i want hear from should show i want hear from you should we judge rishi for having a private same day gp reports show the prime minister is registered with a private gp that guarantees same day appointments after he vowed to protect the nhs as being free at the point of use . i'm not being funny. of use. i'm not being funny. wouldn't you just go if you could afford it? big one for you today. email me gb news or gbnews.uk. who do you back? more on immigration ? is it labour or on immigration? is it labour or the tories ? believe me, even ask the tories? believe me, even ask it now. vaiews@gbnews.uk but before is your headlines . before that is your headlines. a very good afternoon to you. 3:02. i'm bracey. right. let's you up to date nottinghamshire have

ofgem has raised the energy price which will come into force from the 1st of january without government support . the average government support. the average household bill which hit over £4,200 a year. but the energy price guarantee means customers will pay two and a half thousand until april. support has been promised for 18 months consultancy firm cornwall insight says it means the government could up paying aroun d £42 billion. that bring around £42 billion. that bring up secretary gove told gb news the. right measures have been taken to protect people . the taken to protect people. the government is stepping in using taxpayers money to help people this particular difficult winter. but it's also the case that all of us can reduce our energy usage by following certain basic principles. the best advice out there comes from the energy companies from independent voices, but government is also playing its part, encouraging all of us to do what we can in order to keep our bills than they would otherwise be . 120 people have otherwise be. 120 people have been arrested . the uk's biggest be

the regulator ofgem has been asked to look at making billing "more responsive". solanke and charlie bartolo were killed in thamesmead and abbey wood just after 5pm yesterday evening. police have launched a murder investigation but have yet to make any arrests. a state of emergency was declared on the italian island of ischia today after torrential rain triggered a landslide that destroyed homes and hurled cars into the sea. at least seven people have been killed. our correspondent mark lowen travelled to the island, which is just off the coast of naples, and sent this report. rescuing the fragments of once tranquil ischia, divers picked out what they could after the mudslide that cascaded through this island, rescuing the fragments of once tranquil ischia, divers picked out what they could after the mudslide that cascaded through this island, tossing what lay in its path into the ocean or into each other. some cars battered beyond recognition as torrents of mud poured down here. they scoured the seas for wreckage and bodies. with the number of deaths growing and

shapps has also asked energy regulator ofgem to look at how suppliers can make their more responsiveer . the more responsive to consumer. the transport secretary the dozens of asylum seekers who have contracted diphtheria had the disease before they in the uk. it's after a man at the ftx processing centre is thought to have died from the highly contagious disease. mark harper insists infections are an extremely low to the wider public, despite migrants being moved from crowded facilities to hotels around the country . it's hotels around the country. it's expected the government will announce the number of has risen to around . at least seven people to around. at least seven people including a newborn baby and two children, have died after a landslide in italy yesterday . landslide in italy yesterday. the island of ischia near naples was engulfed by rain, causing a mudslide that flooded homes and swept cars. search and rescue are continuing and. at least five people are still missing . five people are still missing. more than 200 people live and close to the landslide area have been e

shapps has also asked energy regulator ofgem to look at how suppliers can make their more responsiveer . the more responsive to consumer. the transport secretary the dozens of asylum seekers who have contracted diphtheria had the disease before they in the uk. it's after a man at the ftx processing centre is thought to have died from the highly contagious disease. mark harper insists infections are an extremely low to the wider public, despite migrants being moved from crowded facilities to hotels around the country . it's hotels around the country. it's expected the government will announce the number of has risen to around . at least seven people to around. at least seven people including a newborn baby and two children, have died after a landslide in italy yesterday . landslide in italy yesterday. the island of ischia near naples was engulfed by rain, causing a mudslide that flooded homes and swept cars. search and rescue are continuing and. at least five people are still missing . five people are still missing. more than 200 people live and close to the landslide area have been e

ofgem report shows severe weaknesses at five firms, including good outfox and.ergy and cutting research could double the survival rates of people with their plans cancelled a decade world leading experts say this will mean more people get cured or live longer with the condition . scientists with the condition. scientists believe they can make great strides in destroying the cells and boosting the body's ability to fight condition . hundreds to fight the condition. hundreds of schools in england have been downgraded by ofsted, the schools watchdog inspected more than 370 schools in the last academic year, with only percent of them retaining their outstanding grade. most of the schools were being inspected for the first time in over a decade due to an exemption from regular. the first time in over a decade due to an exemption from regular . ju due to an exemption from regular. ju story. i actually think that's a really big deal and are own primary school where my kids go there head teacher had they had a spot check from ofsted. it's an outstanding school and first

shapps has also energy regulator ofgem to look at how suppliers can make their billing more responsiveer behaviour. cases diphtheria among asylum seekers in a kent migrant centre are thought to have risen. it's after a man at the ftx migrant processing centre is thought to have died from the disease . have died from the disease. concerns have been raised over the spread of the infection as people were moved from the overcrowded facility to hotels around the country . tomorrow the around the country. tomorrow the government is expected to announce the number of infections has climbed to around 50. dr. andrew vallance owen, former medical and chief medical officer of before group, says there is low risk to the british people . i do think that people people. i do think that people who are looking after these immigrants and who have contact with them should at least be offered the booster vaccine and thatis offered the booster vaccine and that is being because they are they could possibly pick it up . they could possibly pick it up. so that is the only place where think british people, if

shapps has also energy regulator ofgem to look at how suppliers can make their billing more responsiveer behaviour. cases diphtheria among asylum seekers in a kent migrant centre are thought to have risen. it's after a man at the ftx migrant processing centre is thought to have died from the disease . have died from the disease. concerns have been raised over the spread of the infection as people were moved from the overcrowded facility to hotels around the country . tomorrow the around the country. tomorrow the government is expected to announce the number of infections has climbed to around 50. dr. andrew vallance owen, former medical and chief medical officer of before group, says there is low risk to the british people . i do think that people people. i do think that people who are looking after these immigrants and who have contact with them should at least be offered the booster vaccine and thatis offered the booster vaccine and that is being because they are they could possibly pick it up . they could possibly pick it up. so that is the only place where think british people, if

for difference all the rest of it more bureaucracy just like the nhs they a thousand people down to ofgem consultants for god's sake and the i'm making is really interesting. it's called spinning when it's not windy and when it's dark you don't get any solar, you don't get any wind and nuclear. it just chugs away at a steady and you can't stall like megawatt hours because we haven't really got any way of doing it. so the whole problem we've got here isn't about people taking baths. it's as james says, the government having this ludicrous obsession with a non—existent climate crisis and putting this country on its knees under , our country on its knees under, our most ironically all dependent places like china and india , so places like china and india, so that we import the things that make limiting co2. it does seem like our politicians are very happy to virtual signal virtue signalling the international stage, but actually, what happens is that we end up more and more dependent rogue regimes otherwise distasteful, immoral around the world for energy, which is not good, and it will lead

energy regulator ofgem has changes to protect customers and ensure suppliers are more resilient. they include the introduction of capital requirements so that companies have the funds deal with market shocks. after soaring energy pnces shocks. after soaring energy prices has forced many smaller providers out of business. ofgem also wants suppliers to help households by closely monitoring credit balances and identifying vulnerable customers . the vulnerable customers. the foreign secretary has announced a package of hands on support to help ukraine through the winter . the country is still experiencing power blackouts after russian airstrikes hit key infrastructure during first official trip to kyiv james cleverly pledged to send 35 more emergency vehicles , as well as emergency vehicles, as well as a further emergency vehicles, as well as a furthe r £3 million to help further £3 million to help rebuild the country . the prime rebuild the country. the prime minister is considering a crackdown on foreign student who bnng crackdown on foreign student who bring dependents to the coun

it does seem as though there are some mistakes being made and it is important ofgem take some actione appointment. also saying he didn't know about specific concerns that have been raised about his behavior. so gavin resigned yesterday of those bullying claims after being accused of abusive behaviour in several different instances. let's talk to the deputy editor of conservative home, henry hill whojoins us now. how embarrassing has this been for the new government of rishi sunak for rishi sunak himself? it’s the new government of rishi sunak for rishi sunak himself?— for rishi sunak himself? it's not treat is for rishi sunak himself? it's not great is it? _ for rishi sunak himself? it's not great is it? when _ for rishi sunak himself? it's not great is it? when he _ for rishi sunak himself? it's not great is it? when he came - for rishi sunak himself? it's not great is it? when he came and i for rishi sunak himself? it's not i great is it? when he came and he probably wasn't expecting much of a honeymoon given the fact that him and jeremy hunter going to have to unveil a quite painf

we heard that from ofgem just the other day and you are there set up by the mayor not to try and helpey, but to try and help just keep going. what a state of affairs. it's a mess. alistair absolutely. you're right . for absolutely. you're right. for the last 16 years and this is as bad as we've seen it. inquiries into, our service up 300% this time year. and we're speaking about it right now for many of our customers out there in local authority, housing or housing, which means that metres so people already choosing to self disconnect from their electric and gas they cannot keep their families warm this christmas and we about you know we've heard around the vouchers that people are getting many of our customers are not those vouchers yet and they're having to constantly chase get them. so constantly chase to get them. so we're really concerned we're really really concerned about look like with about what they look like with so people . but whichever so many people. but whichever side the political spectrum side of the political spectrum you come from, i'm guessing you come from, and i

ofgem's efforts to create more competition and cheaper prices led to dozens of smaller firms floodingreport says the energy price cap only gives limited protection to households. since it was first introduced in 2019, the typical bill payer has seen their costs go up by 221%. this committee now fears that wholesale prices could force the current cap of £3,500 for an average household significantly higher. in a statement, 0fgem said the sheer scale and pace of this once—in—a—generation global energy price shock meant supplier failures were seen all over the world. but the supplier of last resort scheme acted as a vital safety net for british consumers, ensuring they continued to receive energy when their supplier failed. the committee of mps is also calling on the government to lay out how it plans to reform the energy market to support households as it moves away from fossil fuels towards more renewable energy supplies. mark ashdown, bbc news. when we spoke to louise earlier, she promised us some meteorological expertise and a map! it is incredibly difficult, i must quantify! you can

the war in ukraine and the knock on to supplies has led the regulator ofgem to warn we could enter aits giant gas storage facility as part of a range of measures to ensure supplies are secure. and the boss of national grid, which distributes energy, has told the bbc british households could lose power for up to three hours at a time this winter. he said he hopes it won't come to that but it is possible. he's been speaking to our business editor, simonjack. the could be circumstances in which people are asked to reduce their demand, it will be over the peak of the day, which is between sort of 4pm and 7pm. it's not going to be the whole country but that is one of the scenarios that we've looked at. rolling switch offs across the country? across the country. the war in ukraine has pushed down supplies, and as demand for energy has increased since global lockdowns, that's led to prices going up and energy firms making record profits. last week, shell announced profits of £8.2 billion betweenjuly and september. that's more than double the same period last year. in about an hour's time, w

ofgem is increasing its price cap on gas and electricity from january, pushing up the amount the governmentdos nursery in east london to deliver more than 1000 paddington bears. the soft toys were left outside royal residences by people after the death of the queen. they are now being donated to barnardos for their children are possibly services. the queen consort was joined by some of the children supported by the charity. time now for a look at the weather with darren. we are continuing to see a band of rain sweeping eastwards across the uk today. it does not last very long but the wins are very gusty near that band of rain and stay quite windy even after the rain clears across the south coast of england and through the irish sea. these are the temperatures by the time we get to the early evening. there is that narrow band of rain with those really gusty scoring wins and some thunderstorms. taking a while to ease down overnight. more heavy showers running through across the northern half of the uk. calming down by the end of the night and temperatures may slip away to three degrees. the o

they've been disconnected by the back door, but you've got ofgem on your side.in minutes. plus, it's the most talked about gadget in the kitchen but how do they actually work? presenter and scientist greg foot tells us if air fryers are worth the hype orjust a load of hot air. also, we're talking to one i of the stars of the bbc's epic new drama, the english, i set in america's wild west, but filmed in spain. started last night, it is absolutely brilliant. and the nation will fall silent at 11 o'clock to mark armistice day. we've got an inspiring song of hope to end the show. soprano laura wright will be performing live from our balcony across the rooftops of manchester. maybe you will be able to hear her! see you at 9:15. we will listen out! time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm thomas magill. young people are being encouraged to get their meningitis vaccine after new research found uptake has been worryingly low in london. experts say nearly one in five 18—year—olds missed their routine vaccine in seconda

it does seem as though there are some mistakes being made and it is important ofgem take some actionbt. there are reasonable moments where a prepayment metre is the right thing to do for customers. the problem is that once a smart metre is installed in somebody�*s house, the process becomes more opaque for the customer. there smart meter, as we described, can simply be switched over into prepayment mode without them having to receive this court warrant or somebody physically coming into their house which makes it obvious to the customer exactly what is going on, so the danger is that even if this is the right move for a customer to put them onto a prepayment metre, if the information is in clear and they do not realise they are being switched over, they could self disconnect by mistake and indeed if they are a vulnerable customer it might not be appropriate to put them onto eight prepayment metre and they might not have enough financial resources to get some money on the metre in the first place and really struggle as a result. it is because the two things are happening at the same t