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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Haigh, Rayner and Powell likely to regularly work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
Rayner, Powell and Haigh likely to regularly work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea
The loan will become a permanent transfer should "certain criteria be met".
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by King
Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 counts of child sex abuse
MI5 to pay damages for illegal surveillance of journalist's phone
It is believed to be the first time that MI5 has been directed to pay compensation to a journalist.
JJ Gabriel, 15, gets senior Man Utd call-up
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, could make senior debut on Friday after receiving call-up for Rosenborg friendly.
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Jeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.
Australia open to playing Test against England in India
England and Australia should be open to the idea of playing a Test match in India to help generate interest in the format, says the chief executive of Cricket Australia.
Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
Police failed to check Manchester synagogue attacker's phones despite arresting him twice
Greater Manchester Police apologises because Jihad Al-Shamie's devices were not reviewed before the attack.
Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m
Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m.