• Mar. May 5th, 2026

Government warns petrol retailers over prices amid crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has issued a stern warning to petrol retailers regarding their «shared obligation» to keep prices affordable for motorists in light of escalating prices and conflicts in the…

Man who killed ex-wife, buried her in garden gets life sentence

A man who murdered his ex-wife and buried her under patio slabs in his back garden has been jailed. «Cold-blooded» Alireza Askari, 42, admitted killing Paria Veisi, 37, at the…

How Trump’s Iran War Benefits Russia’s Assault on Ukraine

In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner – and it’s not even a combatant. As US-Israeli strikes…

Convicted killer orchestrates plot to sabotage £45m drug trial from prison cell

A convicted murderer, who once escaped from prison using a grappling hook, orchestrated a plot to collapse a £45m international drug smuggling trial by claiming the jury had been bribed.…

UK included in new US trade investigation: potential for new tariffs | Money News

The UK has been included in a fresh US trade investigation that could result in new tariff pressure being applied to dozens of countries. The US Trade Representative’s (USTR’s) office…

Seven-year-old boy killed in car accident in Nottinghamshire

A seven-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Nottinghamshire. Police were called to a collision between a car and a child along the A38 Kings Mill…

Warner Bros poised for Oscars success amid takeover uncertainty in Hollywood

One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend – but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover,…

MPs call for review of Post Office Capture convictions and justice for victims of miscarriage of justice

The government has been called on by an influential committee of MPs to quash convictions obtained with data from the Post Office’s Capture software, the predecessor to the faulty Horizon…

Jo Malone Faces Legal Action Over Use of Her Name

British fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone is facing legal action over the use of her own name by cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies. Ms Malone set up her self-named Jo Malone…

UK considers options to defend shipping in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats

The UK is considering possible options to help defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, the defence secretary has said. John Healey also signalled that British forces…