Category: UK News

The government has taken a firm stance against energy companies exploiting the surge in oil prices, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband assuring the public that profiteering will not be tolerated. He indicated that the competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is prepared to intervene to prevent petrol price “rip-offs,” a move aimed at… Continue reading Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says minister

It looks like you’ve shared a snippet of HTML content from a BBC News page containing multiple video cards related to business news. Here’s a summary of the key videos and their headlines based on the content you provided: 1. **Why US markets skyrocketed after Trump tariffs pause** – The S&P 500 surged 9.5% in… Continue reading Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note

A committee of Members of Parliament has expressed serious concern over the uncertainty surrounding government funding for the BBC World Service. This global broadcaster, reaching over 300 million people each week, receives about 30% of its budget from the government and is regarded as a key element of the UK’s soft power, according to the… Continue reading MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty

Several British newspapers lead with reports on recent Iranian drone attacks targeting UK forces stationed at airbases in Iraq. The Guardian highlights UK Defence Secretary John Healey’s remarks about Russia’s involvement, quoting him saying the “hidden hand of Putin” supports Iran’s tactics. The report points out that Iranian drone operators are employing strategies learned from… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hidden hand of Putin' and 'This lying PM'

A remarkable discovery has been made in the world of classic British television with the recovery of two lost episodes of Doctor Who from the 1960s. These episodes, which had not been viewed since their original broadcast, were found in a cardboard box among a collector’s “ramshackle” collection of vintage films. The recovered episodes feature… Continue reading Lost Doctor Who and the Daleks episodes discovered in 'ramshackle' collection

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A 15-year-old male student has been formally charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident at Thorpe St Andrew School, a secondary school located near Norwich in Norfolk. The victim, a teenage girl who attends the same school, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital, where she has since been discharged. The stabbing prompted… Continue reading Boy charged over stabbing of teen girl at school near Norwich

The long-established pottery company Denby, which has been in operation for over two centuries, has revealed plans to appoint administrators following financial difficulties tied to rising costs in recent years. Founded in Derbyshire in 1809, Denby was rescued from collapse when it was acquired by investment firm Hilco Capital in 2009. In a statement released… Continue reading British ceramics firm Denby to appoint administrators

The backlog of asylum appeals in the UK has surged to an unprecedented level, nearly doubling within the span of a year, according to newly released data from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). At the end of 2025, there were 80,333 appeals awaiting hearings, a significant increase from 41,987 appeals recorded the previous year. The… Continue reading UK asylum appeal backlog doubles in a year to hit record high

British military forces stationed in Iraq successfully intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones during an overnight assault, Defence Secretary John Healey revealed. Despite these defensive actions, several drones managed to strike the coalition base located in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region, resulting in injuries to a number of US personnel. Fortunately, no British… Continue reading UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, John Healey says