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UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices riseWed 20th May 2026 02:58 BST
UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

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

Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance onlineWed 20th May 2026 00:02 BST
Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online

The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers sayWed 20th May 2026 00:40 BST
UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say

Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

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.

Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigationWed 20th May 2026 00:56 BST
Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation

The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.

Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves postWed 20th May 2026 04:52 BST
Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post

Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service

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