
The ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing wholesale energy prices higher. In the UK, Ofgem’s gas price cap for April‑June 2026 was set at £1,641, a 6.6% reduction, keeping domestic gas bills temporarily lower. However, the cap expires in July 2026, and rising wholesale costs could soon filter through to consumers, especially those on variable tariffs or using unregulated liquid fuels. The article offers practical steps for households to manage costs and highlights support options for vulnerable groups.

The Green Party’s surprise victory in the Gorton and Denton by‑election has thrust its proposal to legalise, regulate and control all drugs into the national spotlight. Party leader Zack Polanski framed the plan as a public‑health, evidence‑based approach, while the...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a tightrope between upholding international law and maintaining the transatlantic partnership as the United States, under President Trump, conducts an illegal strike on Iran. Initially, Starmer refused to endorse offensive action, citing the lack...