Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge

03 Sep 2026
Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister's Questions by Kemi Badenoch on 2 September, as government borrowing costs hit an 18-year high, with ten-year bond yields at their highest since 2008 and thirty-year…

Energy bills to rise 4% from October

27 Aug 2026
Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will rise by 4% from 1 October to 31 December, even after the Government's removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills, as high wholesale gas…

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

21 May 2026
The UK’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly risen to 5%, while job vacancies have dropped to their lowest level in five years, reflecting growing strain on the economy. Economists believe the escalating conflict involving…

Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

21 May 2026
Children across England aged five to fifteen will be able to travel free on participating local buses throughout August under a new £100 million government scheme aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures on families.…

Russia: Putin facing frustration and criticism, especially due to crackdown on internet

07 May 2026
Mounting pressures are testing Vladimir Putin as Russia faces economic strain, battlefield setbacks and growing public frustration. Years of sanctions, inflation and war fatigue linked to the conflict in Ukraine have weakened confidence,…

Britain bracing for food shortages as Iran war threatens key supplies

16 Apr 2026
The Government is preparing for potential food supply disruptions this summer amid fears that escalating tensions involving Iran could severely impact global shipping routes. A confidential contingency exercise, known as 'Exercise Turnstone’, has…

Energy debate intensifies as UK faces rising bills and supply concerns

10 Apr 2026
There is growing pressure on the Government to reconsider its ban on new North Sea oil and gas exploration as energy prices rise and concerns increase over supply security. Recent polling indicates that…

Junior doctors to strike for six days over Easter holidays

27 Mar 2026
Junior doctors in England have announced a six-day strike from 7 to 13 April, escalating an ongoing dispute with the Government over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA), representing resident…

Gas prices surge by 25% overnight after strikes in Qatar

19 Mar 2026
UK gas prices have surged by around 25% following escalating conflict in the Middle East, raising fresh concerns over energy security and household costs. The spike came after Iranian missile strikes hit a…

Bank of England says inflation will probably rise due to Iran war

19 Mar 2026
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% amid growing concerns that conflict in the Middle East will drive up inflation in the UK. The decision follows rising energy prices linked…
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