US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022

The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

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How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

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Compensation details for millions of drivers set to be revealed

The City regulator will outline how millions of people can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance.

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Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show

Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

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'Fertiliser costs mean I'm better off not planting'

A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.

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How will car finance compensation payments work?

Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

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Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers

In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

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How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones

The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

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'Cost to supply potatoes has risen 40%'

A Staffordshire farmer says the industry will struggle to absorb rising costs.

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The Briefing Room

What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?

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Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic

A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.

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How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds

Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

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Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

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'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant'

A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.

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Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts

The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

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When will the cash Isa saving limits change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

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First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising

More than 200 deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected for borrowers.

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Funding for community hub allows 'an open door'

The Lottery funding for the Destination Ball Hill group will allow it to expand services for locals.

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Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment

Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.

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Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if prices stay high, says British Gas boss

The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

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Hargreaves Lansdown resolves IT issues affecting thousands

The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

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Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if prices stay high, says British Gas boss

The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

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Trump-backed television merger moves forward

Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

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Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists

Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

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Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July

Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

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Why are UK prices still rising?

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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Food pantry shuts as community shop announced

The food pantry in Heath Town run by Hope Community Project will be turned into a community shop.

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Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34

A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

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AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'

The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.

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Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war

Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

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How a charity founded by farmers' wives helps children in the Borders

The Borders group, set up to help youngsters in "dire need", says demand for its services is still high.

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Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

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Thinking Allowed

Living with debt - and has inequality become ingrained? Laurie Taylor hears new research.

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How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

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Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

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Iran war fuel price hikes 'put our firm at risk'

Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.

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Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

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KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

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How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge

The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began

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'Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy?

Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.

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Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

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Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil

Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

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'My heating oil costs have more than doubled'

BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

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China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

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Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn

Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

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US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

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Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80

Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

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Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London

The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

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Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal

Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

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Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu

The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

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Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts

With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

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TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal

TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

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UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices

Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

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Electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise

Electricity prices on the Isle of Man will rise by 1.5%, while water and sewage goes up by 2.9%.

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Nearly 4m Londoners below income for decent living

Analysis shows that most private renters live with less than what is needed for day-to-day life.

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Why are UK prices still rising?

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access

Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

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Three Spring Statement forecasts that could affect your money

Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

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Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal

Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

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Thousands more flights cancelled as Iran strikes continue

The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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Tanker hit off Iran coast while fears of oil price rises grow

The UK Maritime Trade Organisation said a fire on the vessel was now under control.

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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

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Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families

Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.

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Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

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