How could strait of Hormuz closure affect UK food and medicine supplies? Effects of Iran’s blockade will depend on how long crisis lasts as disruption ripples through supply chains
Drivers told to look for cheapest fuel ahead of ‘busiest Easter on UK roads since 2022’ Bank holiday traffic predicted to peak on Thursday, as petrol and diesel prices surge from fallout of Iran war
Starmer calls on Reform to sack Simon Dudley after ‘everyone dies’ Grenfell comments PM says Farage should ‘do the decent thing’, after new housing spokesperson’s criticism of safety regulations
Larva lamped: Colin the Caterpillar loses to eight lookalikes in cake taste test Which? testers complain M&S sponge is ‘too dry’ as Waitrose’s Cecil tops the tree with ‘best buy’ gong
Drive slower, work from home and ditch the tie: the world responds to Iran war energy crisis Oil crisis triggered by blockade of strait of Hormuz prompts emergency measures to protect supply and halt rising prices
Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m households, says Bank of England Financial policy committee predicts ‘Trumpflation’ rises, as average two-year fixed rate hits 5.84%
Cost of living: get ready for ‘awful April’ bill increases From council tax to water, broadband to stamps, the annual round of price rises starts on 1 April … and that’s before any fallout from Iran war
Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption
Delayed by EU entry/exit system? Then travel light Only way to avoid missing a flight because of EES rules: squeeze everything into a cabin bag and skip luggage check-in
Chancellor meets UK supermarket bosses to discuss cost of living Rachel Reeves will address concerns about price rises and shortages with retailers as energy costs surge
Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer Consumers brace for ‘awful April’ and Iran war cost hikes, which have pushed UK’s gas market past three-year highs
UK house prices rose sharply in March but Iran war expected to cause slowdown Price of typical UK home increased by 0.9% in March but surging mortgage rates expected to put brake on activity
I nearly lost my new home because of a NatWest banking error I transferred money to my current account for exchange of contracts, but the bank refused access to the funds
Car finance victims to get an average £830 payout but fewer loans eligible City regulator reduces number of loan agreements in line for compensation from 14m to 12m
When will car finance compensation be paid out and how much could you get? Financial Conduct Authority says millions of claims will be paid up this year and vast majority settled by end of 2027