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Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes

BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on

The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?

Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families

Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

NASA is sending its first Black and first female astronauts to the moon

NASA is sending the first Black and first female astronauts to the moon in an upcoming launch, marking the first journey to the moon in over 50 years.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

How the 'K-shaped' economy is showing up at two big U.S. gyms

The outlooks of Life Time and Planet Fitness show the divergence in spending between higher- and lower-income consumers.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)

Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein

For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use

The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the Ministry of Defense.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where

The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

WBD employees fear coming wave of job losses as Paramount tops Netflix's bid to acquire company

WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

WBD and Paramount may have an easier time winning regulatory approval than Netflix

With Netflix out of the picture, a Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal may have fewer obstacles to regulatory approval.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week

Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April

It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop

Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.


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