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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
Two young children have died following a house fire in Wolverhampton.
Emergency services were called to Mason Street, south of the city centre, at about half past eight on Friday evening. Firefighters entered the property and rescued the two children, but they were pronounced dead at the scene, according to West Midlands Police. Two other children and a woman had already left the house before crews arrived.
German energy company E.ON is moving forward with plans to combine with rival Ovo Energy in a deal that could create a group with a larger customer base than British Gas and Octopus Energy.
Talks have accelerated in recent weeks, according to reports. The structure of any agreement remains unclear, and while a deal is said to be close, it is not yet certain. It is also unclear whether other parties are still interested in Ovo Energy
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad for meetings with Pakistani officials.
Ahead of his visit, the White House said US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would also travel there because Iran wanted talks in person. However, Iran’s foreign ministry said Araghchi would only meet Pakistani officials and no meeting with the United States is planned, with messages instead passed through Pakistan.
The owner of British Airways has warned ticket prices could rise as the Strait of Hormuz crisis drives up oil costs.
International Airlines Group says the situation in the Middle East will increase flight costs because of higher fuel prices. Airlines often hedge fuel purchases in advance to limit volatility, but the company says it is not immune to the wider impact of the conflict on global energy markets.
Plans to improve bus stops in Slough described as unsafe and unreliable have been approved.
The council has agreed changes affecting roads including Brunel Way, Wellington Street, Windsor Road and Farnham Road. The move follows the permanent closure of Slough Bus Station, which is expected to be sold after being classed as surplus. Officials say current arrangements are unsafe, unreliable and inadequate for buses, passengers and residents
A year of massive pop, big ballads and unforgettable Number 1s The UK Singles Chart in 1986 was still driven purely by physical sales, meaning every position reflected what people were actually buying in record shops that week. Using official year-end data (as compiled from the UK charts), here’s the Top 10 biggest singles of 1986, along with why each one mattered. 1. Don't Leave Me This Way – The […]
