Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:49:14 GMT
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:17:38 GMT
Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.
F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:12:12 GMT
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:09:48 GMT
Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.
Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:41:13 GMT
The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.
'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:08:36 GMT
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
'We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse'
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:42:19 GMT
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.
Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:28:50 GMT
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.
New Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 mile pilgrimage route ahead of installation
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:46:42 GMT
Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral.
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:02:39 GMT
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
