UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF saysPublished on: April 14, 2026, 3:35 pmThe financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".Read Full Article »
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?Published on: April 14, 2026, 5:10 pmDonald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Read Full Article »
Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'Published on: April 14, 2026, 4:48 pmLord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".Read Full Article »
We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families saysPublished on: April 14, 2026, 9:45 amChris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.Read Full Article »
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekendsPublished on: April 14, 2026, 1:52 pmProviders can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply". Read Full Article »