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UK inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March after Iran war pushes up fuel pricesWed 22nd Apr 2026 09:38 BST
UK inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss saysWed 22nd Apr 2026 10:28 BST
Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss says

The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.

McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'Wed 22nd Apr 2026 11:18 BST
McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'

A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain beginsWed 22nd Apr 2026 00:00 BST
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delayWed 22nd Apr 2026 10:51 BST
Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay

The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

Man, 77, slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' herWed 22nd Apr 2026 10:09 BST
Man, 77, slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' her

Stephen Doughty assaulted Wendy Williams after struggling to use a pay-and-display machine.

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