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Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:40
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

Quentin Tarantino to stage 'swashbuckling comedy' play in London

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:23
The film-maker will write and direct The Popinjay Cavalier, "a rambunctious comedy" set in 1830s Europe.

Quentin Tarantino to stage 'swashbuckling comedy' play in London

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:23
The film-maker will write and direct The Popinjay Cavalier, "a rambunctious comedy" set in 1830s Europe.

Police chief criticises Celtic and Rangers after Old Firm disorder

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:21
Chief Constable Jo Farrell said that no-one from either club had come out to condemn the disorder at Sunday's match at Ibrox.

March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:18
Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

Gibson sold for £190K at inaugural Hundred auction

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:17
All-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Cortneen-Coleman receive deals in excess of £100,000 in the inaugural Hundred auction.

Gerry Adams was on IRA army council, claims intelligence officer

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:08
Three IRA bombing victims are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for decisions to plant car bombs in London and Manchester in 1973 and 1996.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:54
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:40
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

Zelensky sends drone teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine's expertise

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:27
The Ukrainian president said it was a "good feeling" when allies asked for help countering drones.

G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves as prices surge

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:07
The group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began

Weather warnings issued as gales set to batter parts of the UK

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:04
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK on Thursday before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

The skiing 'Von Trapp' family dominating the Paralympics

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:02
Meet Veronika and Johannes Aigner, the Austrian skiing siblings winning Paralympic medals and entertaining the athletes' village.

Teenage girl stabbed at high school

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:55
The BBC is told students have been placed under lockdown conditions in the school buildings.

UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:46
Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

UK couple dies after being pulled from water at Australian beach

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:46
Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:16
Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.

Redknapp's Jukebox Man confirmed for Gold Cup

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:14
Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man joins 10 other horses in the field for Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Could Premier League learn from Kidderminster's answer to corner chaos?

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:12
As Premier League teams look for ways to stop Arsenal's corner-kick dominance, could National League North side Kidderminster have found an answer?

Germans protest against Russia on Paralympic podium

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:06
German cross-country skiers turn their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation's inclusion at the Games.

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