As home heating oil prices shoot up, the Government asked for a report from the CCPC. So has a study promised in the programme for government on the way wholesale energy prices are passed through to consumers. This work may have appeared less urgent as energy prices became more stable, but not having completed it now leaves the Government exposed. Charges such as this – not linked to wholesale prices – are making up an increasing amount of bills. Unless wholesale prices fall, this will leave many households under pressure and hit business competitiveness.

Mata's goal quickly went viral on social media, with one wholesome post showing his former United team-mates Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire watching on from the Red Devils' Carrington training ground. After Mata curled the free kick in, Maguire was beaming and celebrated by saying: 'Oh my days,' with a fist-pump. 📲 Bruno Fernandes and Maguire watching Juan Mata at Carrington before he takes a free-kick. He fell out of favour under Jose Mourinho though and moved to Man United in January 2014. Mata also won the 2016 FA Cup and left United in 2022 when his contract expired.

At the heart of the case are three separate but related issues: an alleged rape and how it was handled; image-based abuse; and an argument over exams and the woman’s academic progression. Image-based abuseCoppinger described in the Dáil how the young woman had allegedly been raped by a fellow UCD student. Alleged rapeSpeaking to The Irish Times, the woman says the alleged rape occurred in February 2023. Last Monday, as criticism of UCD’s handling of the alleged image-based abuse intensified, the university secured a variation on the order from the court. But seeing that image, and knowing [teachers] in UCD I idolised saw it, I was so devastated.

Arsenal step up Sandro Tonali transfer interest as star's agent attends Brighton winNewcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is believed to be a summer transfer target for Arsenal and Manchester United - and his agent was reportedly in England earlier this weekView 2 Images Arsenal are preparing to move for Sandro Tonali in the summer (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)Arsenal are among the teams preparing their move for Sandro Tonali ahead of the summer transfer window, with the midfielder's agent attending the Gunners game with Brighton in midweek. And it seems as though clubs are already jostling in the background when it comes to a move for Tonali. While there is also interest in Tonali's interest from other elite clubs in Europe, most notably Real Madrid, it's said that the player is more likely to remain in the Premier League at this stage. View 2 Images Tonali's fine form has attracted the interest of other big clubs (Image: Getty Images)"He's been brilliant. I would probably choose Tonali [as the league's best midfielder] at this point," he told The Overlap earlier this season.

Sue and Noel Radford have revealed they are jetting abroad for their sixth holiday in six months before fans slammed them for being 'tone deaf' and having 'too much money'. The 22 Kids And Counting stars sent their fans into a frenzy earlier this week when they complained after their trip to Dubai got cancelled. Alongside an airport snap shared on Facebook and Instagram, the TV couple wrote: 'Couple of nights away.' Sue was blasted for a 'tone deaf' rant about her holiday to Dubai being cancelled earlier this week, as conflict in the Middle East continues. People have died, a war is going on and you're moaning because you can't book a holiday to Dubai??'

DONALD TRUMP and Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iranian strikes are death blows to international law. The only two countries attempting to defend global norms are Spain and France. Similarly, the end of the tyrannical regime in Iran is to be ultimately welcomed — if that’s what transpires. You can be against a heinous regime such as that in Iran while also rejecting a military intervention that is unjustified, dangerous, and outside of international law. The attacks were “outside of international law”, and Paris “cannot approve of them”, French president Emmanuel Macron said.

A violent tornado which ripped through western Oklahoma lifted a vehicle into the air, killing a teacher and her teenage daughter. In western Oklahoma, dramatic video captured a first responder driving toward a storm near Fairview while lightning illuminated a massive funnel cloud appearing to reach toward the ground. City officials have urged locals to not travel unnecessarilyIn total, three tornadoes were reported in the Union City and Three Rivers area. Union City officials said the storm caused significant damage. Cass County officials reported one death and several injuries about 50 miles southwest.

Since Amorim's sacking and Michael Carrick's arrival as interim boss, he has been pushed into his more favoured attacking role on the right flank. ‌FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! "Amad, who's a brilliant footballer, Man United class, I would suggest. Amad, he's a genius. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

So I picked up my phone and typed an all-too-familiar text to my parents: ‘Hope you’re having a nice night. I’m 27 now and, despite having a job I love, I have no inclination to curb my lifestyle to match the financial reality of my salary. My best friend Charlotte, 29, gets £250 a month from her parents, which is supposedly for her to put in a savings account. In all seriousness, I’m not overly proud of my financial dependence on my parents. So to my parents, if you’re reading this, I am, truly, very grateful.

Government orders UK schools to follow new rules from SeptemberThe changes will be enforced from the start of the new school yearView 2 Images (Image: PA)The Government has announced that all UK schools will need to follow new safety rules from September. Schools must also establish a dedicated allergy policy and ensure teachers undergo mandatory training to guarantee compliance with the requirements. ‌The changes take effect following campaigns from parents calling for additional measures to be introduced to protect children with allergies while at school. View 2 Images (Image: pololia - stock.adobe.com)Following sustained campaigning, schools will now be obliged to implement individualised healthcare plans for pupils with medical conditions. He said: "Expecting schools to stock 'spare' adrenaline auto-injectors for use in emergency situations appears a sensible step, as is training staff to use them effectively.

Perfect spring bluebell walk with deer and a castle takes you to a 16th century pubThis magical walk through Dinefwr Castle Woods in Carmarthenshire combines ancient woodland, bluebells, a 12th century castle and ends at the historic White Horse pubView 4 Images (Image: Adrian White Photography)Picture this: wandering leisurely through ancient woodland as dappled sunlight filters through the canopy whilst vibrant bluebells carpet the forest floor around you. If that sounds idyllic, then a walking trail through Dinefwr Castle Woods in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, should be top of your Welsh springtime itinerary—and you can reward yourself afterwards with a drink at a magnificent 16th century inn located mere minutes from this breathtaking historic locale. This site has been hailed as amongst the finest "truly Welsh castles" remaining today—if that doesn't tempt you to visit, nothing will. View 4 Images Exterior of Newton House at Dinefwr (Image: Shared Content Unit)‌Constructed in 1660 by Edward Rice, the estate derives its name from the 'New Town' established for English settlers during medieval times. ‌This pub stands as one of the town's most historic structures, having previously served as a 16th-century coaching inn.

Manchester United have added Bournemouth forward Marcus Tavernier to their list of potential left-wing targets for the summer. Tavernier is also attracting interest from United's Champions League rivals Aston Villa plus Nottingham Forest, who made enquiries in January, prior to the 26-year-old picking up a hamstring injury. United will monitor developments while their final choice will also be determined by where they finish this season. United want two midfielders this summer and will look to strengthen at full-back and possibly centre back. Meanwhile, former Manchester City head of coaching and player development Darren Hughes is joining Manchester United's academy in a new role as head of academy football development.

The sale of taxpayers’ last shares in AIB last summer meant the Government scrapped the final bailout-era basic pay caps across Irish banks. A subsequent clampdown prompted the rise of the no-strings-attached fixed pay allowance, which, in practice, is most commonly paid out by way of company shares. It will bring O’Grady’s fixed pay package to almost €2 million in 2026, the first full year in which the share awards have maxed out. And that it is “significantly below” the maximum pay among the peer group that has bonus plans. Here, too, the hands of board members of Irish banks are tied.

The domestic economy in terms of modified domestic demand (MDD) grew by 4.9 per cent in 2025. Photograph: Getty ImagesMultinationals dominate Irish exports and profoundly distort GDP, the standard yardstick for growth used internationally. The performance of the domestic economy tends to get lost in the GDP noise. But this week we got big indicators, attesting purely to the performance of the domestic economy. Given the unsettled global environment, this was a surprising outperformance for the Irish economy, possibly only exceeded by Malta last year.

US Air Force bombers capable of hitting enemies with up to 34 tonnes of explosives have touched down in the UK, suggesting that Donald Trump's mega-attack on Iran that he dubbed the 'big one' is imminent. It flew in to Gloucestershire from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas on Friday ahead of the first B1-bomber to land from the 7 Bomb Wing that is based there. The US President warned Iran this week that 'the big one' was coming, adding: 'We haven't even started hitting them hard. The US Air Force says on its website: 'Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. They are the backbone of America's long-range bomber force and according to the US Air Force can 'rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time'.