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Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:57
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

Water charges and rates increase could help Stormont 'raise £3bn a year'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:39
Stormont would have £3bn a year extra if they cut jobs, increased rates and introduced water charges.

Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:20
The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.

Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:52
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:53
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Uni staff strike for cost of living 'weighting'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:46
Library, museum, finance and IT staff are among members of Unite taking action over pay.

Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:31
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:31
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:00
Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.

Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:00
Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:59
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 07:23
While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 06:50
Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.

New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:57
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

Pop-up shop helps families cope with rising costs

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:35
Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials.

Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:09
The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.

'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:07
A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.

'Price of red diesel is putting us in the red'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:05
Lincolnshire grower says rising costs have forced her to reconsider her son's nursery fees.

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 00:51
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 23:09
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

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