PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.
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UK looking at all options to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Miliband
The energy secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region.
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We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.
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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
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Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.
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Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
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Iran war fuel price hikes 'put our firm at risk'
Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.
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She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
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Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
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Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz
Trump says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
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Ministers warn petrol retailers over prices in meeting
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned petrol retailers of a "shared obligation" to keep prices down for motorists amid soaring prices and war in the Middle East.
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Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank.
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New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".
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US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.
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Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
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Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
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'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
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UK among economies investigated in fresh US trade war move
The UK has been included in a fresh US trade investigation that could result in new tariff pressure being applied to dozens of countries.
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