Entries by BBC News

‘Do not travel’ advice for Dubai dropped

Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

Finance-help scheme ‘unlocks £1.4m’ for residents

The council's Boost project has now teamed up with Citizens Advice to help more people access income.

Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs

The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

CrossCountry ranked Britain’s worst train operator

Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

Number of job vacancies hits five year-low

Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

Number of job vacancies hits five year-low

Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty

A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.

‘I won’t be able to afford to eat before long’

About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.