Sunday, April 5, 2026

Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends

Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

'Elderly couple had to find £1k for home heating oil'

One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says.

Friday, April 3, 2026

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surge

The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation

The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.