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Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts has noted a resurgence in big weekly shopping trips as more customers return to the office post-Covid, seeking convenience and value. The supermarket plans to invest in food-focused refurbishments, adding 1,300 new food lines while reducing non-food space. Under Mr. Roberts' leadership, Sainsbury's has seen an increase in market share and volume, with an expected annual operating profit of £1.03bn. Full Article

Sir Keir Starmer announced that plans for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine are now in the "operational phase," with military chiefs from Western countries meeting to support a ceasefire. The PM emphasized a commitment to securing Ukraine on land, sea, and sky, pushing forward with peace efforts despite Putin's delay tactics. Sir Keir urged Putin to come to the table and agree to a ceasefire to end the barbaric attacks on Ukraine. Full Article

Four people, including Marcus Huntley, Melissa Quailey-Dashper, Joshua Gordon, and Tony Porter, have been charged with murder after Joanne Penney, 40, was shot dead in Talbot Green, South Wales, possibly due to mistaken identity. Emergency services found Penney with serious injuries and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Additionally, Tony Porter faces charges related to participating in criminal activities of an organised crime group, while Kistina Ginova is charged with assisting an offender. Full...

Steve and Sarah Barr were inspired by a friend's eco-home visit nine years ago, leading them to embark on a £500,000 project to transform a 17th-century schoolhouse in Middlewich, Cheshire. The retired couple are adding triple glazing, a heat pump, solar panels, a solar battery, and a ventilation system to make their home energy efficient while renovating the interior. Their goal is to demonstrate that even old buildings can be environmentally friendly and contribute to...

European Union nations are considering adjusting the binding gas storage targets to make them more flexible due to concerns over inflated gas prices, with countries like France, Germany, and the Netherlands expressing reservations. The proposed changes include revising the requirement to fill gas storage to 90% of capacity by a range of October 1 to December 1, instead of the fixed deadline of November 1. The EU is also looking into burden-sharing tools to ensure...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is providing compensation payments to around 57,000 benefit claimants who lost 'severe disability premiums' when transitioning from legacy benefits to universal credit. Following High Court rulings in 2018 and 2019, the DWP is hoping to complete the scheme by August 2025, with payments potentially reaching up to £5,000 per person. Eligibility for compensation requires receiving Universal Credit with an SDP element, and detailed information on the scheme has...