Commuter rail strike talks resume as London braces for another disrupted week
Unions and operators return to the table after a weekend of cancelled services across the South East.
Energy support: who still qualifies as winter approaches
A checklist for households, renters and people on prepayment meters.
With another winter of elevated unit rates expected, advice charities published a plain-English eligibility map covering means-tested benefits, disability premiums and prepayment top-up help.
Renters were reminded that landlord names on bills can complicate applications—gather tenancy proof before calling suppliers.
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