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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.

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.

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:34:58 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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Soaring heating oil bills 'pressuring' finances

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:02 GMT

People in south-west England say the cost could be the "straw that breaks the camel's back".

Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:13:28 GMT

The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Can snacks help you sleep?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:51 GMT

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT

Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

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.

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".

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:02:54 GMT

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:17:54 GMT

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:49:39 GMT

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

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.

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.

Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:21:01 GMT

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

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.

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.

Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:07:18 GMT

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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.

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:47:00 GMT

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

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.

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:04:26 GMT

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

'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.

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.

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.

Bank of America settles over Epstein claims

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:34:08 GMT

The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.

The Inquiry

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

Guernsey project links surplus food to households

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:42:59 GMT

SOS Guernsey Food Angel says it wants to reduce waste while helping families access affordable food.

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.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

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.

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.

Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:45:46 GMT

Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

Trump says UK should 'enthusiastically' join efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:45:09 GMT

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the channel.

Why both partners need to be across a couple's money

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:51:57 GMT

Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

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.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:34:06 GMT

Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

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.

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

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.

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.

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:34:58 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.

'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.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:38 GMT

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT

Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.