British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal his intent to ease a cost-of-living ​crisis and quell anger over successive governments’ failure to bring change.

The Sugar Industry Ministry does not have a tracking system to gauge how much sugar stock is left in supermarket bulk.

The sole bus operator on Taveuni continues to run normal passenger services, but is refusing to transport school children, forcing local communities to seek alternative transport.

The Land Transport Authority has stepped in to issue temporary permits and approved additional routes to enable transport providers to assist students travelling to and from school in Taveuni.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says the Coalition Government is investing in helping vulnerable families become self-reliant rather than trapped in long-term welfare dependency.

Renewed calls have been made for parents to play a stronger role in guiding their children as concerns grow over increasing youth drug abuse.

Tickets are now available for the historic Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final between the McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women and the NSW Waratahs.

Raising standards across all areas of rugby remains a key focus for Fiji Rugby as the Vodafone Vanua Championship and Royal Tea Ranadi Cup continue to grow.

Items from manager Pep Guardiola’s office including his training jacket, chair, lamp, coffee cup ​set, trinkets and incense collection are up ‌for auction online, Manchester City said.

Philippine ‌President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will summon China’s ambassador in Manila, his office said, hours after Manila’s envoy in Beijing was similarly summoned following accusations by both sides of provoking tensions in the contested South China Sea.

The main bout of the Kings Boxing Promotions on Saturday in Suva will see two orthodox boxers lock horns.

Sugar Industry Minister Tomasi Tunabuna confirmed that the Fiji Sugar Corporation maintains a consistent sugar supply to supermarkets, despite reports of widespread shelf shortages.