UK relaxes Russian oil restrictions on diesel and jet fuel imports The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs. A trade licence, which came into effect on Wednesday, permits the imports “indefinitely”. According to the licence, the sanctions
Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war. The Office for
Make tech platforms offer safe services before children can use them, PM told Campaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it. Charities and campaign groups said the platforms should demonstrate that they adhere to strict safety standards
Young drivers urged to steer clear of ‘ghost broking’ insurance scams Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps. Around four in 10 (39%) young drivers surveyed said they would not feel
Arsenal champions as Man City’s pursuit of another Premier League title ends in draw at Bournemouth Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe. Amid reports manager Pep Guardiola will step down at
Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. The news was shared on the show’s Instagram page with the caption: “It’s official…September 2026.” The trio will take over from Tess
I hope it’s not true – Patrick Vieira says Pep Guardiola would be ‘massive loss’ Former Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is hoping reports that Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the coming days are “not true” as he said the Catalan will go down as one of the Premier League’s greatest. Following weeks
Jobless rate rises and vacancies slump to lowest level in five years – ONS Britain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped to their lowest level for five years amid a sharp pull back in hiring across under-pressure retail and hospitality sectors, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said
Grandfather receives pioneering UK-first operation to treat brain issue A man has been spared from undergoing a craniotomy after surgeons performed a UK-first operation displacing his eye to treat a brain problem. Andrew Wood was “shocked” when he discovered that he had a brain aneurysm – a swelling in a blood vessel in the brain
15 million across UK under-saving for retirement, warns Pensions Commission About 15 million people are thought to be under-saving for their retirement, according to the Pensions Commission, which said a fresh “national settlement” for pensions was needed. The commission published an interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, warning that significant