A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April". -
Britain’s household energy bills to rise from April
Regulator Ofgem lifts quarterly price cap 6.4% following increase in wholesale costsFinancial Times - 9h -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - 3d -
Urgent plea to Bill, George and Barack: Get up off the couch
Former presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, are being urged to speak out against President Trump's actions, which have done significant harm to the nation and its ...The Hill - 3h -
Fyre festival 2: tickets go on sale for follow-up to infamous disaster
No musical line-up has been confirmed but tickets to the Mexican sequel are now available with prices up to $1.1m. Tickets to the second Fyre festival have gone on sale this week, promising a more ...The Guardian - 3h -
Meet the seven marathons on seven continents winner
Paul Holborn had never completed a marathon before signing up for the event 19 months ago.BBC News - 1d -
EPA to make higher-ethanol gas available year round beginning in April
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will proceed with Biden-era plans to allow the year-round sale of higher-ethanol E15 fuel, a longtime ask of midwestern lawmakers and the biofuels ...The Hill - 1d -
Seven NZ churches targeted in suspected arson spree
Four churches were burned while evidence suggests three more were targeted but did not catch fire.BBC News - 3d -
The ‘Magnificent Seven’ are out; these stocks are in — but there’s one catch
Japanese yen carry-trade unwind could again tank the stock market.MarketWatch - 20h -
Sinkhole investigations delayed due to safety
Tandridge District Council said its "priority" is to support affected residents and businesses.BBC News - 3d
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BBC sorry for 'missed opportunities' over DJ Tim Westwood's 'bullying behaviour'
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Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city.BBC News - 46m -
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