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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
New figures reveal what people really think about UK police
"I've had someone pull a knife on me outside the shop. Six times we've been broken into."
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
"I've had someone pull a knife on me outside the shop. Six times we've been broken into."
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
NHS 'came close to collapse' during pandemic, inquiry finds
The NHS "came close to collapse" during the pandemic, the chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry has said.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000
The NHS "came close to collapse" during the pandemic, the chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry has said.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000
'Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside shop
Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000
Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000
Member of gang behind UK's biggest cash robbery approved for release from jail
A member of the Securitas heist gang that stole £53m in Britain's biggest-ever cash robbery should be released from prison, the Parole Board says.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0000
A member of the Securitas heist gang that stole £53m in Britain's biggest-ever cash robbery should be released from prison, the Parole Board says.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0000
Drivers accused of 'culture of speeding' as motoring offences hit record high
The number of motoring offences has risen 9% in a year to a record high across England and Wales, excluding London, according to latest official statistics.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
The number of motoring offences has risen 9% in a year to a record high across England and Wales, excluding London, according to latest official statistics.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Unemployment stuck at five year high as youth rate climbs
UK unemployment has remained at its highest rate in five years, new official figures show.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0000
UK unemployment has remained at its highest rate in five years, new official figures show.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0000
Teenage boy dies after blaze in flat next to fire station
A teenage boy has died in a flat fire that broke out next to Old Kent Road fire station in south London.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0000
A teenage boy has died in a flat fire that broke out next to Old Kent Road fire station in south London.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0000
4chan website fined by Ofcom for failing to protect children from seeing pornography
Online forum 4Chan has been fined £450,000 by regulator Ofcom for failing to have age checks in place to stop children from seeing pornography on its site.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Online forum 4Chan has been fined £450,000 by regulator Ofcom for failing to have age checks in place to stop children from seeing pornography on its site.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Two men in court accused of spying on Jewish community for Iran
Two men accused of carrying out "hostile" surveillance on London's Jewish community on behalf of Iran have appeared in court.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:01:00 +0000
Two men accused of carrying out "hostile" surveillance on London's Jewish community on behalf of Iran have appeared in court.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:01:00 +0000