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Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 3:56pm
Gaynor Lake tells how she struggled to pay for heating, rent and council tax and saw her debts grow.

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 2:09pm
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:46pm
Food prices in the UK have risen, but are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? Ben Chu reports.

Are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:46pm
Food prices in the UK have risen, but are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? Ben Chu reports.

Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:18pm
A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:18pm
A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:16pm
People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a "rich island like Jersey".

Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:04pm
Gaynor Lake contacted a charity after having heating issues which did not get fixed.

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 8:45am
The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 8:30am
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 8:21am
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

Domestic rates bills debt hits £1m in Northern Ireland

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 7:09am
Advice NI said its debt advice service last year dealt with more than £1 million pounds in total rates debts for the first time.

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 6:50am
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:34am
Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

Will UK interest rates go up?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:25am
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 4:45am
Ruth Dodsworth's former husband was jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.

Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 2:57am
Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:48am
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:13am
Ruth Dodsworth's former husband was jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.

Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:00am
In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.

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