Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and deputy leader Richard Tice announced energy policies aimed at cutting bills, including a windfall tax on renewable energy companies and a ban on farmers benefiting from inheritance tax relief if they build solar panels. The party’s stance on scrapping net zero has been criticized by experts, warning that it could alienate voters concerned about climate change and potentially lead to increased energy costs. Critics argue that Reform’s plan could hinder energy security, increase bills, and benefit oil companies at the expense of households and the environment.
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Teenage boy killed in Manchester with local pub cordoned off
A murder investigation has been initiated following the death of a teenage boy in the Nevin Road area of New Moston, Manchester, around 5pm today. Three arrests have been made, and a significant police cordon is established at the scene and near the Fairway Inn. Superintendent Marcus Noden described the incident as "distressing and heart-breaking," urging anyone with information or eyewitness accounts to contact Greater Manchester Police, referencing log 2250 of 8/6/25, or report anonymously...
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