Catholic Church says family members not included in victim laws

Key points Lawyers for the church told Supreme Court justice Michael McDonald on Thursday that legislation passed to make the church liable for abuse claims did not apply to the father of an alleged victim. The father’s barrister Julian Burnside, QC, argued…

Energy price cap to be updated quarterly rather than every six months

Hard-pressed Britons face energy bill rises every THREE MONTHS: Fury as Ofgem reveals plan for quarterly price-cap changes rather than six months so ‘suppliers to better manage their risks’ Ofgem energy price cap will be updated quarterly, rather than every six months…

Resolution Foundation says inflation could hit 15% by 2023

Inflation could hit FIFTEEN per cent by 2023 as Bank of England is poised to announce biggest interest rate hike in 27 years to 1.75% today – while soaring global gas prices exacerbate Britain’s cost-of-living crisis Inflation could peak at 15 per…

China opens FIRE just 12 miles from Taiwan as enormous military drills 'blockade' island and defenders 'blast drones' | The Sun

CHINA launched unprecedented live fire military drills as close as 12 miles from Taiwan's shores this morning – as the island's defenders opened fire at suspected Beijing drones. Taiwan's defence ministry said it fired warning shots at unidentified aircraft flying over its…

Alleged roof scammers nabbed trying to flee country

Key points Four men were arrested, three of them internationals who were apprehended at the airport. It’s alleged they were involved in a series of roofing scams across Melbourne, duping 20 victims.  Victoria Police says the combined total of the scams exceeded…