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Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:23:08 GMT)
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:14:45 GMT)
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.
PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:23:13 GMT)
It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.
Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:02:46 GMT)
It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:43:32 GMT)
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:06:14 GMT)
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:23:17 GMT)
The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.
Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:51:10 GMT)
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.
Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:08:33 GMT)
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.
We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:42:38 GMT)
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:09:22 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT)
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:33:34 GMT)
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:02:15 GMT)
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:42:19 GMT)
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.
Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:28:26 GMT)
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.
Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:49 GMT)
They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:49:14 GMT)
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:16:00 GMT)
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".
US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:38:02 GMT)
Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.
UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:26:42 GMT)
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.
'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:56:07 GMT)
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:54:01 GMT)
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.
Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life' (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:12:06 GMT)
Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.
KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:44 GMT)
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.
What on earth is going on with the oil price? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:28:03 GMT)
Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?
Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:16:03 GMT)
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT)
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:39 GMT)
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:28 GMT)
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
