And the new man at vogue, Edward Enninful takes over at the premierfashion magazine. Good evening and welcome to the Bbc News At Five. British gas has defended its decision to raise Electricity Prices by 12. 5 for more than Three Million customers next month. Centrica, which owns british gas, said it was facing increased costs from government policies, such as installing smart meters, and for transmission and distribution. It said that as a result, its selling electricity at a loss. But the government has expressed concern, insisting that its policies dont explain the increase. Our Business Correspondent theo leggett reports. British gas likes to say its putting its customers in control. Were bringing the nation smarter connected homes. But even if they turn the heating down, those on a standard variable tariff will see their bills going up. After the increases announced today, the cost of an average dualfuel energy bill, thats electricity and gas provided by british gas, will be going
How to vacation like vladimir. Welljoin russias action man president as he goes on his summer holidays. And jay has the weather. Quite a fresh start was quite a lot of bright weather and south and eastern areas hold on to the sunshine but more Northern Areas will see rain. The man said to be the worlds greatest ever sprinter, usain bolt, has failed to win his last individual 100 metre race at the World Athletics Championships in london. Bolt is retiring, after a career which saw him win 11 world titles and 8 olympic gold medals. He finished third, behind americans Justin Gatlin and christian coleman. Gatlin has twice served doping bans. Our Sports Editor dan roan watched the action unfold. With the Night Sky Crackling with excitement, the fireworks gave a sense of what was to come. Commentator usain bolt lapping up the adulation for one last time in an individual final, bolt knew this buildup hadnt been perfect, beaten in the semi final by an american, christian coleman. His starts als
How to vacation like vladimir. Welljoin russias action man president as he goes on his summer holidays. And jay has the weather. Quite a fresh start was quite a lot of bright weather and south and eastern areas hold on to the sunshine but more Northern Areas will see rain. The man said to be the worlds greatest ever sprinter, usain bolt, has failed to win his last individual 100 metre race at the World Athletics Championships in london. Bolt is retiring, after a career which saw him win 11 world titles and 8 olympic gold medals. He finished third, behind americans Justin Gatlin and christian coleman. Gatlin has twice served doping bans. Our Sports Editor dan roan watched the action unfold. With the Night Sky Crackling with excitement, the fireworks gave a sense of what was to come. Commentator usain bolt lapping up the adulation for one last time in an individual final, bolt knew this buildup hadnt been perfect, beaten in the semi final by an american, christian coleman. His starts als
How to vacation like vladimir. Welljoin russias action man president as he goes on his summer holidays. And jay has the weather. Quite a fresh start was quite a lot of bright weather and south and eastern areas hold on to the sunshine but more Northern Areas will see rain. The man said to be the worlds greatest ever sprinter, usain bolt, has failed to win his last individual 100 metre race at the World Athletics Championships in london. Bolt is retiring, after a career which saw him win 11 world titles and 8 olympic gold medals. He finished third, behind americans Justin Gatlin and christian coleman. Gatlin has twice served doping bans. Our Sports Editor dan roan watched the action unfold. With the Night Sky Crackling with excitement, the fireworks gave a sense of what was to come. Commentator usain bolt lapping up the adulation for one last time in an individual final, bolt knew this buildup hadnt been perfect, beaten in the semi final by an american, christian coleman. His starts als
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