Why an energy bailout will cost us long term
17-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
The Chancellor has set out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
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What makes up the price of petrol - and how much does the government make from it?
Petrol and diesel prices have jumped over the past two weeks as the Iran war pushes up oil prices.
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More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.
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Electricity costs set to rise in Alderney
Electricity costs will rise in Alderney to help ensure the long-term stability of the energy supply.
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Free energy packs 'to reduce bills by up to £800'
Citizens Advice is offering the packs and advice to residents in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole.
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New mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
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Typical new mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
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Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
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Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
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Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.
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Sinn Féin shirking responsibilities on oil bills, says Lyons
The communities minister was giving his reaction to the £17m support package announced by the UK government.
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Rural areas 'let down' by lack of oil regulation
Joe Morris believes heating oil should have had a price cap introduced like energy and electricity.
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AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
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Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
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Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
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Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
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Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them
Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
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Oil crisis leaving people unable to heat their homes
A couple is forced to pay more than double after being left without enough fuel to heat their home.
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Trump says UK should 'enthusiastically' join efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the channel.
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