The emergency measure is being put in place in Yorkshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
Coronation Street bosses are reportedly lining up Cold Feet actor John Thomson to return to the cobbles to replace Sean Wilson's character Martin Platt
There is set to be an increase in a few weeks with another one coming in January - in a double blow for anyone struggling with home budgets
Adored street sweeper Paul Spiers has jetted off to sunny Portugal on the trip of a lifetime after his jobsworth bosses refused his holiday.
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola got a bit frosty with BBC Breakfast presenter Ben Thompson as they discussed his experience on Celebrity MasterChef.
Catherine Southon has more than a decade's worth of auctioneer experience under her belt. But what about her life outside of work?
The UK-flagged vessel sank off the coast of Palermo during a storm. While 15 people, including a one-year-old child, have been rescued, seven people were still missing.
TODAY'S horoscope has one star sign doing too much, while another will receive a fantastic offer. What else can you expect? Russell Grant shares his analysis
The winning joke was selected by a public panel after 40% of the public voted in favour of it, from a survey of 2,000 people.
Stephen Webb is one of the stars looking for love on the new series of Celebs Go Dating and opened up about his decision to take part in the E4 show.
Eamonn Holmes and Isabel Webster usually present the GB News Breakfast Show from Monday to Wednesday each week.
Tommy Walsh is best known for his work on Homes Under The Hammer, but he made his name on BBC's Ground Force alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, who has been single for two years following her split from ex-fiance Scott Sinclair, has revealed the type of man she wants to date.
New poll suggests shadow home secretary has most support among Conservative members.
Decathlon's Folding Camping Chair is a must-have for those heading outdoors this summer, having racked up hundreds of five-star reviews.
Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway welcomed Kwasi Kwarteng on to ITV's Good Morning Britain and fans weren't happy.
BBC Breakfast was brought to an abrupt pause this week as Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson switched quickly from a sports segment to transition to breaking news.
Distraught Debbie Duncan has revealed her son's last words to her in what was to become her final phone call with Jay Slater.
There's an update now available for some Freeview boxes that bring a nifty Sky-style feature to TVs.
The speed of internet depending where you are in Britain varies wildly and now you can see where your city ranks
I've always been aware of Nuxe's cult products, but have never taken the plunge to try them - until now, thanks to Look Fantastic's £45 bundle, worth £135.
Greece boasts one of Europe's top destinations for those who love to stroll through history.
Fuel poverty campaigners are warning of a winter health emergency with pensioners forced to live in "cold, damp homes" as Labour jettisons yet more financial support for the most vulnerable in September.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's former friends have criticised the couple for their public remarks about the Royal Family, according to an insider.
The Victoria Beauty Anti Wrinkle Face Cream has been made for women over the age of 60 but those who are slightly younger insist that it works just as well.
