Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents?
Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
View Full Story18-Mar-2026 - Source: BBC News
From £12 to £1,000: how much is a prom dress really worth?
Some families are splashing out hundreds on a school prom outfit - but many will only be worn once.
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Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
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Why an energy bailout will cost us long term
17-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
The Chancellor has set out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
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What makes up the price of petrol - and how much does the government make from it?
Petrol and diesel prices have jumped over the past two weeks as the Iran war pushes up oil prices.
View Full Story17-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.
View Full Story17-Mar-2026 - Source: BBC News
Electricity costs set to rise in Alderney
Electricity costs will rise in Alderney to help ensure the long-term stability of the energy supply.
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Free energy packs 'to reduce bills by up to £800'
Citizens Advice is offering the packs and advice to residents in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole.
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New mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
View Full Story17-Mar-2026 - Source: BBC News
Typical new 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Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
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Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
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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Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
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Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.
View Full Story17-Mar-2026 - Source: BBC News
Sinn Féin shirking responsibilities on oil bills, says Lyons
The communities minister was giving his reaction to the £17m support package announced by the UK government.
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Rural areas 'let down' by lack of oil regulation
Joe Morris believes heating oil should have had a price cap introduced like energy and electricity.
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North Sea oil - is it time to reconsider drilling?
It is easy to forget that not all that long ago, Britain was one of the world's biggest oil producers.
View Full Story17-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
Naval escorts could make tankers a target, UN warns
Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and could even present a target for Iran as it attempts to leverage control of the vital shipping lane, the head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has warned.
View Full Story17-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
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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Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
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