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Starmer vows to crack down on ‘profiteering’ from fuel crisis
The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.
More support as heating oil costs ‘double’
Rural farmers and homeowners are struggling to afford heating oil as prices rise.
Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
‘Concern’ as school holiday food vouchers end
A head teacher says he is "really concerned" about a decision to end school holiday food vouchers.
Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.
Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.
US inflation stable ahead of Iran shock
With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a "historical artefact".
Heating oil protection calls after ‘shock’ price rises
About 130,000 households in Scotland rely on the fuel to warm their homes.
Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.
Cost of yearly electricity bills to drop for all NI households
The £30 per year reduction in electricity bills is part of a UK government scheme.