Petrol price above 150p a litre for first time in nearly two years

Data released by the motoring organisation RAC paints a stark picture of the escalating costs. The conflict in the Middle East is demonstrably continuing to exert upward pressure on global…

Consumer confidence hit by ‘ripple of fear’ over Iran war

Neil Bellamy, a spokesperson for GfK, articulated the pervasive sentiment, stating, "A ripple of fear is spreading across the nation. People simply do not feel the economy is robust enough…

‘Affordability is the biggest thing’ – Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump

The atmosphere at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center was electric, typical of CPAC, with delegates eager to hear from conservative luminaries and to reinforce their ideological commitments. Yet,…

UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of G20 economies

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of the most significant economic downturn among the G20 major economies, a direct consequence of the escalating geopolitical tensions and potential conflict involving…

NS&I set to pay millions in compensation to customers

The gravity of the situation is such that Pensions Minister Torsten Bell is scheduled to address Members of Parliament in the House of Commons on Thursday, where he is anticipated…

NHS, bills, immigration: Towns’ talking points ahead of election

Across Hamilton’s bustling town centre, Larkhall’s community hubs, and the quieter residential streets of Stonehouse, the state of the National Health Service consistently emerged as a primary anxiety. Years of…

How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?

UK motorists are once again bracing themselves for a significant surge in fuel costs, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The conflict, reportedly involving the US and…

Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

Global oil prices experienced a notable decline following pronouncements from US President Donald Trump regarding progress in peace negotiations with Iran, coupled with Tehran’s conditional assurance of safe passage through…

Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m.

The High Court in London has delivered a conclusive ruling, mandating that the estate of the late British tech entrepreneur, Mike Lynch, must pay Hewlett-Packard (HP) an estimated $1.24 billion…

Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like targets met

The investigation uncovered a pervasive instruction among managers: "take the mail for a ride." This euphemism, widely understood by postal staff, refers to the act of removing mail from sorting…