Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates
Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.
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UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
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Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures say the film will combine live action and computer-generated animation.
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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
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Oil nears $110 a barrel after gas field strike
Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.
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Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts
A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.
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Food pantry shuts as community shop announced
The food pantry in Heath Town run by Hope Community Project will be turned into a community shop.
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Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
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Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents?
Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
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From £12 to £1,000: how much is a prom dress really worth?
Some families are splashing out hundreds on a school prom outfit - but many will only be worn once.
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Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
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The Iran war is causing oil prices to soar - can China withstand it?
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
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Why an energy bailout will cost us long term
17-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
The Chancellor has set out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
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What makes up the price of petrol - and how much does the government make from it?
Petrol and diesel prices have jumped over the past two weeks as the Iran war pushes up oil prices.
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More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.
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Why North Sea drilling could supply much more UK energy than previously thought
It is easy to forget that not all that long ago, Britain was one of the world's biggest oil producers.
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Electricity costs set to rise in Alderney
Electricity costs will rise in Alderney to help ensure the long-term stability of the energy supply.
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Free energy packs 'to reduce bills by up to £800'
Citizens Advice is offering the packs and advice to residents in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole.
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New mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
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