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War set to drive spike in household bills
British households have been told to brace for a surge in inflation and multiple interest rate hikes this year after surging oil and gas prices sparked by Donald Trump's war on Iran.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:47:00 +0000
British households have been told to brace for a surge in inflation and multiple interest rate hikes this year after surging oil and gas prices sparked by Donald Trump's war on Iran.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:47:00 +0000
Students turned away from meningitis vaccination centre
More meningitis vaccination centres are due to open across Kent today to help meet demand, after more than 100 students were turned away trying to get the jab amid the deadly outbreak.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:41:00 +0000
More meningitis vaccination centres are due to open across Kent today to help meet demand, after more than 100 students were turned away trying to get the jab amid the deadly outbreak.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:41:00 +0000
Angela Rayner slammed over 'negative intervention'
Angela Rayner was "wrong" to stage a high-profile intervention criticising the direction of Sir Keir Starmer's government this week, Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:38:00 +0000
Angela Rayner was "wrong" to stage a high-profile intervention criticising the direction of Sir Keir Starmer's government this week, Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:38:00 +0000
Nicola Sturgeon bows out with some farewell advice
Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:01:00 +0000
Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:01:00 +0000
How Rachel Reeves made it harder to pay off student loans
Changes to the student loans system quietly announced in the last budget have provoked a loud and angry response that has woken up Westminster to what anyone who did a degree in the 2010s, and their parents, already knew.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0000
Changes to the student loans system quietly announced in the last budget have provoked a loud and angry response that has woken up Westminster to what anyone who did a degree in the 2010s, and their parents, already knew.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0000
Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in north of England
The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000
The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000
Navy monitors Russian warship and sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel
A Russian warship and a sanctioned oil tanker was shadowed by a Royal Navy warship and helicopter for 48 hours in the English Channel.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:42:00 +0000
A Russian warship and a sanctioned oil tanker was shadowed by a Royal Navy warship and helicopter for 48 hours in the English Channel.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:42:00 +0000
Gerry Adams at London trial to 'assert legitimacy of the republican cause'
Gerry Adams has said he came to London's High Court "to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause" and "reject the allegations" he was behind three IRA bombings.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0000
Gerry Adams has said he came to London's High Court "to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause" and "reject the allegations" he was behind three IRA bombings.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0000
Crossbows to be banned after series of violent attacks
The selling of crossbows and hunting arrows will be banned under government plans following a series of violent attacks.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0000
The selling of crossbows and hunting arrows will be banned under government plans following a series of violent attacks.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0000
Interest rate hikes could mean more misery for consumers, as war takes toll on pockets
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0000
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0000