UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:56:33 GMT
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:14:54 GMT
Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".
Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:24:13 GMT
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:29:18 GMT
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.
Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:33:07 GMT
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.
Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:06:12 GMT
The former duchess was given the honour in 1987 following her marriage to the then-Prince Andrew.
US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:49:46 GMT
A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay their lawyers.
More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:45:39 GMT
The level rose slightly on the previous year while the number of children living in poverty has remained steady.
Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:26:36 GMT
Israel's defence minister said a number of other "senior Navy command officials" have also been killed. Iran has not yet commented.
UK CO2 plant to reopen in war contingency plan
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:55:18 GMT
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.
