Motorists rushed to buy fuel in Iran war aftermath, data reveals Britons rushed to buy fuel at the pumps in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war, while spending on holidays also tumbled due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict, new data has revealed. Figures from banking giant Barclays showed spending on fuel jumped
Starmer to meet business leaders amid Hormuz blockade Sir Keir Starmer will gather business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to address the impact of the Iran war. The Prime Minister is expected to meet senior representatives from the energy, shipping and financial services industries amid warnings the UK could suffer serious economic damage as
Cadbury World unveils ‘world’s largest’ mini egg Cadbury World has unveiled the “world’s largest” mini egg, dubbed the Mega Mini Egg, which will be on show for chocolate fans to view from Monday. The 70cm milk chocolate egg, which is enchased in a speckled, pastel pink, crisp sugar-coated shell, will be on display at Cadbury
Councils told to use ‘one-stop-shop’ app to end ‘faff’ of paying for parking Councils will be pushed to sign up to a “one-stop-shop” parking app designed to stop the “faff” of paying to park, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said. All councils in England will be told to use the National Parking Platform (NPP), which has handled
Counter terrorism officers assisting investigation after pedestrians hit by car Counter terrorism officers are assisting with the investigation in Derby city centre after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians, but police are keeping an open mind about potential motives. A 36-year-old Derby man, who is originally from India but had lived
Igor Tudor leaves role as Tottenham head coach after seven games Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham head coach after seven matches in charge. Spurs made the surprise decision to turn to Tudor after Thomas Frank was dismissed on February 11. Tudor had never managed in the Premier League, but had experience of sparking an upturn
More than 200 new ‘Best Start’ family hubs to open More than 200 family hubs will open this week as the Government seeks to provide more support for parents. Known as “Best Start” hubs, they will provide free parenting advice, play sessions for infants, debt and welfare guidance for adults and early support for children
Seven people seriously injured and man arrested as pedestrians hit by car A man in his 30s has been arrested after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians in Derby. The car, a black Suzuki Swift, struck a number of people in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday, Derbyshire Police said.
Kimi Antonelli claims second straight victory with Japanese Grand Prix success Kimi Antonelli knocked George Russell off the world championship summit after he claimed his second win in a row at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. Antonelli took advantage of a safety car period following British driver Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash in Suzuka to land a
Regional leaders meet to discuss ending war as Houthi rebels enter fighting Regional powers are meeting in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war. Pakistan said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are sending