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Australian Power Bill Shock: Prices Set to Soar

Millions of Australians brace for higher electricity costs as the energy regulator confirms significant price increases across eastern states, adding pressure to household budgets already strained by cost of living crisis.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Starmer banned from Aston Villa over football regulator plans

Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash after being banned from Aston Villa director's box over his government's football regulator plans. The Labour leader, a lifelong Villa fan, finds himself at the centre of a political sporting clash.

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets

Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb

Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.

Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins

The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.

Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed

Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

UK Contactless Payment Limit Doubles to £200

The UK's financial regulator, the FCA, has officially confirmed a huge increase to the contactless payment limit, raising it from £100 to £200. This landmark decision promises to revolutionise how Britons pay for their shopping, offering greater speed and

Ofcom probes This Morning after psychic segment backlash

UK media regulator Ofcom is investigating a flood of complaints after ITV's This Morning aired a segment featuring a psychic and a controversial 'energy healer', sparking viewer fury over broadcasting standards.

UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.

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