UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF saysPublished on: April 14, 2026, 1:22 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 »
US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutesPublished on: April 13, 2026, 5:33 pmThe BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.Read Full Article »
Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'Published on: April 14, 2026, 12:30 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, Southport families lawyer 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, 11:42 amProviders will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply". Read Full Article »