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UK inflation accelerates after Iran war drives sharp rise in fuel prices

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UK inflation accelerates after Iran war drives sharp rise in fuel prices

UK inflation lifted to its highest since December after a sharp jump in diesel and petrol prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to official figures. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Iran crisis was “not our war, but it is pushing up bills for families and businesses” as a result. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI)inflationincreased to 3.3% in March from 3% in February, the Office for National Statistics said. The increase was in […]

today22 April 2026

CPI inflation in March rose to 3.3 per cent

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CPI inflation in March rose to 3.3 per cent

That's according to the Office for National Statistics UK inflation lifted to its highest since December after a sharp jump in diesel and petrol prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to official figures. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.3% in March from 3% in February, the Office for National Statistics said. The increase was in line with predictions from economists. Higher motor fuel was the main driver of the […]

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Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’

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Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime seriously fractured

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran saying the Tehran regime was “seriously fractured”. The last-minute move follows a request from Pakistan, which has been mediating in the conflict. However, the US president said the blockade of Iran’s ports would remain in force. The extension comes as the deadline loomed on the current fragile truce and proposed talks in Islamabad were put on hold, amid tensions over the ongoing stand-off in the Strait of […]

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Regulator to get power to ban energy bosses’ bonuses under reforms

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Regulator to get power to ban energy bosses bonuses under reforms

That's according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Energy bosses could have their bonuses banned if they cause significant harm to consumers under reforms to strengthen regulatory powers, the Government has announced. Ofgem is to be “transformed” to strengthen protection for consumers, making it able to enforce faster redress for households let down by their supplier, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnz) said. Executives will be “incentivised” to act […]

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McDonald’s UK boss says ‘hard to do business’ but will keep investing in workers

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McDonalds UK boss says hard to do business but will keep investing in workers

The company says it will offer five-day placements to 16 to 25-year-olds nationwide The boss of McDonald’s in the UK has vowed to keep investing in restaurants and staff despite tough “headwinds” forcing many firms to cut costs and trim their workforces. Lauren Schultz, chief executive of McDonald’s UK & Ireland, says the group had kept its hiring levels in the face of soaring wage costs, with between 70 and 130 staff still employed per restaurant. […]

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More than 100 child deaths in six years with links to temporary accommodation

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More than 100 child deaths in six years with links to temporary accommodation

Data has been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government The deaths of more than 100 children in recent years in England potentially linked to temporary accommodation has been described as “absolutely scandalous”. A total of 104 children – 76 of whom were aged under one – died with temporary accommodation as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill-health, or death, according to data covering April 1 2019 to March 31 2025. […]

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