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Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggsWed 20th May 2026 15:24 BST
Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs

A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from hereWed 20th May 2026 11:34 BST
Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here

Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices riseWed 20th May 2026 14:45 BST
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleadingWed 20th May 2026 00:45 BST
Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

Scheme to trial scrapping fit notes to get people back to workWed 20th May 2026 14:54 BST
Scheme to trial scrapping fit notes to get people back to work

The government says the system is "broken", with too many people signed off work with no help to return.

Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jailWed 20th May 2026 06:00 BST
Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail

In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.

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