Labour leader Keir Starmer will announce plans to make drink spiking a criminal offence on Monday in an effort to reduce violence against women and girls. The measure includes training nighttime economy staff to spot and prevent spiking, with a pilot scheme launching in December and expanding to 10,000 bars nationwide by next spring. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls support the initiative to protect individuals from the harmful impact of spiked drinks.
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Energy price cap comes down with average household saving £11 a month
Households are encouraged to submit meter readings as the energy price cap decreases by 7% on July 1, lowering typical bills by £129 to £1,720 annually. While this marks a £660 drop from early 2023, prices remain £152 higher than last year, with experts urging customers to explore fixed deals that could offer further savings. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Households are encouraged to send in their energy meter readings before July 1,...
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