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Energy bills to rise for millions as price cap increases

The regulator Ofgem says its energy price cap will go up by 13 per cent in July, because of volatility in the gas market, from the conflict with Iran.

The regulator Ofgem says its energy price cap will go up by 13 per cent in July, because of volatility in the gas market, from the conflict with Iran. The British Medical Association says resident doctors in England, who are in dispute with the government about pay, will go on strike for five days next month. Ministers have dismissed Sir Tony Blair’s criticisms of Labour's policy agenda -- saying the government is taking "big steps" to change the country.

01:21 – Energy price cap to rise
05:38 – Resident doctors announce strike
07:29 – Reports of draft Iran deal
12:30 – Minister dismisses Blair criticism
16:50 – Student loan repayment complaints
21:02 – Ebola warning in DR Congo
23:09 – Jeffrey Donaldson trial
25:01 – Large Samsung pay offer
26:24 – Birth rates at lowest since 1970s
28:16 – Tap water — a legal entitlement?

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