A perfect storm of cold weather and gas shortages could lead to organised blackouts that could force the closure of railways, libraries and other Government buildings.
Fears are growing that millions more families could be pushed into poverty by the end of the year in the worst cost of living crisis since the 1950s.
Rishi Sunak (pictured) was accused of rewriting history last night after he claimed he had personally blocked another Covid lockdown last winter.
Victorian students over the age of eight will be asked to wear a mask indoors and in classrooms until the end of winter amid a spike in new Covid-19 cases as Bill Shorten throws his support behind the move.